Driver Full-time Job
Dec 20th, 2024 at 12:55 Transportation & Logistics Saskatoon 14 views Reference: 10970Job Details
Classification: SEIU 333
Salary/Rate of pay: 21.503
Application deadline: Open Until filled
Application requirements:
- Your up-to-date resume.
- We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.
The Logistics team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by utilizingbest practices to ensure the safe transportation of personnel, donors, equipment, blood products and supplies. Our Drivers do more than drive.In this role, you will assist in setting up booths, tables, and other equipment to ensure mobile donor events are ready for use in addition to transporting people and products integral to Canada’s Lifeline.
Formula for success
- Utilizing your experience with driving and transportation you will ensure that blood and blood products are transported in accordance with safety measures and procedures and are kept at an appropriate temperature. You will also ensure the safety of employees, donors and/or volunteers travelling with you.
- Drawing on your knowledge of safe transportation procedures and your attention to detail, you will conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure equipment is in proper working order, and accurately complete all required documentation.
- Leveraging your customer service skills, you will assist the collections team by greeting and helping donors book or rebook appointments as required.
- You will assist with setting up systems and Wi-Fi connections for mobile events by utilizing your familiarity with technology and aptitude for learning new programs.
- Utilizing your superior interpersonal and communication skills you will work with staff to carry and set up/dismantle equipment and supplies. You will also load and unload equipment and supplies at donor centre sites and upon return to centre.
Desired education and skills
- Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must possess a valid Saskatchewan Class 4 drivers license or 1-3 with knowledge test and a clean commercial drivers abstract from within the last 30 days.
- Minimum 24 months verifiable professional driving experience as a commercial vehicle driver, within the last 3 years.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new systems and programs.
- A willingness to learn procedures in a regulatory environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English. A second language is considered an asset.
What we offer you
- Safe vehicles are provided with stringent maintenance schedules and inspections.
- 3 week's prorated vacation.
- Payment in lieu of holidays.
- Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
- Premiums paid according to the collective agreement.
- Defined benefitpension plan.
- Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.
- Variety in your job, including ongoing training and development.
What you can expect
- Shifts/hours - must be flexible to accommodate assigned shifts which are based on operational needs; length of shifts varies according to the event which takes place at Canadian Blood Services fixed and mobile donor centers. Shifts include days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.
- There will be no long haul or cross border driving required.
- Travel will be required to attend mobile events, and transportation will be provided by Canadian Blood Services.
- Physical capability to load, unload, push and carry heavy clinic equipment and supplies. This will include stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting up to 23 kg (50 lbs.), pulling, and pushing up to 136 kg (300 lbs.) on a wheeled platform.
- Strong culture of mutual respect and integrity.
Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.
Company Description
Established in 1998, Canadian Blood Services is an independent registered charity. We receive most of our financial support from the governments of all provinces and territories except Quebec. Regulated as a biologics manufacturer by Health Canada, we are responsible for operating the national blood and plasma supply system, as well as the national public cord blood bank. In pursuing our mission as Canadas Biological Lifeline, we work to provide safe, reliable access to high-quality products and services required for the treatment and care of patients across the country.
Our organization was established through a memorandum of understanding between the federal, provincial and territorial governments (excluding Quebec) following the Royal Commission of Inquiry by Justice Horace Krever into Canadas blood contamination crisis. The principles articulated in Justice Krevers final report continue to guide our policy development and decision-making.
Canadian Blood Services provides blood components for transfusion, as well as cord blood stem cell products for transplantation. We also manage a formulary of plasma protein and related products used to treat a wide array of medical conditions. And we operate stem cell registry services on behalf of all provincial and territorial governments except Quebec. Our national transplant registry for interprovincial organ sharing and related programs extends to all provinces and territories.
We collaborate with patient groups, care providers, health system leaders, communities of donors, other blood service organizations and governments to continuously improve the effectiveness of Canadas health systems and achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Working with this diverse community of stakeholders, we contribute to the advancement and excellence of both national and international networks focused on transfusion and transplantation.
Our organization was established through a memorandum of understanding between the federal, provincial and territorial governments (excluding Quebec) following the Royal Commission of Inquiry by Justice Horace Krever into Canadas blood contamination crisis. The principles articulated in Justice Krevers final report continue to guide our policy development and decision-making.
Canadian Blood Services provides blood components for transfusion, as well as cord blood stem cell products for transplantation. We also manage a formulary of plasma protein and related products used to treat a wide array of medical conditions. And we operate stem cell registry services on behalf of all provincial and territorial governments except Quebec. Our national transplant registry for interprovincial organ sharing and related programs extends to all provinces and territories.
We collaborate with patient groups, care providers, health system leaders, communities of donors, other blood service organizations and governments to continuously improve the effectiveness of Canadas health systems and achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Working with this diverse community of stakeholders, we contribute to the advancement and excellence of both national and international networks focused on transfusion and transplantation.
