Laboratory Assistant - Distribution-RFT(Float

Employment status:
Regular full-time

Possible schedule/FTE: 1.0

Classification: HEU 180

Salary/Rate of pay: $29.52 (SD15)

Final date to receive applications:

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular Full Time Laboratory Assistant - Distribution to join our dynamic Supply Chain Operations West team. In this role you will be responsible for para technical functions of the Laboratory and may be assigned any of the duties and responsibilities listed below. Depending on the size of the Centre, complete rotation of duties may not be practical.

You will adhere to all current operating procedure, practices good judgment in the performance of job responsibilities and promote Centre objectives through good interpersonal skills.

• Drawing on your knowledge and laboratory experience, you will be receiving and storing blood, fractionation products and maintaining stock of distribution supplies in accordance with all Canadian Blood Services' Standard Operating Procedures and Good Documentation Practices
• With your commitment to Excellence, you will be ensuring safety of blood products through an ongoing monitoring of product and product storage equipment (temperature, humidity variations, etc.) as well as performing recalls and removing outdated products
• Utilizing your communication and your interpersonal skills, you will be issuing blood and related products to our customers such as Provincial Hospitals and other blood centers, and communicating with hospital team about orders placed as required
• Applying your organizational skills, you will be batching and packing orders by priority and time of delivery to ensure compliance within established parameters for time and temperature limits during transit
• Warehouse experience is an asset

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong multi-tasking skills, work ethic and ability to follow instructions precisely
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal staff and external stakeholders in an effective and professional manner
• Ability work with others in a multidisciplinary team environment, as well as independently with minimum supervision
• Ability work variable shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends
• Physical ability to perform duties of the position (stoop, kneel, crouch, lift and carry boxes/cartons) and lifting up to 50lbs

• Paid vacation
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Premiums paid according to the collective agreement.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

This is a float position. When not floating to cover other shifts, this position will have a fixed schedule from Monday to Friday from  with rest days on Saturday and Sunday.

The incumbent will float 1 to other positions to cover vacation/sick if required. They may work days, evenings, nights and weekends including statutory holidays. The majority of float shifts will be scheduled during the day, but some weekends or nights may sometimes be required. Two consecutive rest days will be scheduled in every 7 or 8 day period.

Physical requirements for the role include the ability to lift weight up to 10 kg (22 lbs).

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.

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