Area Supply Attendant (Casual)

White Spot; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare employer in BC seeks an Area Supply Attendant at Burnaby General Hospital. This casual position involves maintaining stock levels, ensuring effective supply distribution, and supporting various healthcare departments. Ideal candidates will demonstrate knowledge of Indigenous cultural safety and possess the ability to communicate effectively within a vibrant health service environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Pension plan

Flexible work options

Discounts through WorkPerks

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates and cultural humility.
• Understanding of legislative obligations related to Indigenous rights.
• Commitment to learning about Indigenous issues and anti-racism.

Responsibilities

• Count and record medical/surgical supply statuses.
• Deliver and restock supplies in departments.
• Perform clerical duties and assist with inventories.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to organize work and operate related equipment

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Grade 10 plus six months' recent, related experience

Job description

Area Supply Attendant (Casual)

BC Clinical & Support Services

Burnaby, BC (Burnaby General Hospital)

Under the direction of the Stores Supervisor or the Logistics Coordinator, this position is responsible for stock maintenance, distribution, and related data recording functions.

What you'll do

1. Count, record, and enter the status of departmental medical/surgical supplies using computer systems or handheld devices.
2. Perform return functions as per established procedures.
3. Deliver and restock/put away medical/surgical supplies to departments following established quotas.
4. Complete routine records, including documentation for non-stock supplies received in the system, and deliver to the appropriate department.
5. Enter requisitions into the computer as required.
6. Clean carts, shelves, and rotate stock in stores and assigned areas.
7. Maintain the storeroom in a clean and orderly condition.
8. Perform clerical duties such as answering phones, filing, and data entry and retrieval.
9. Assist with physical inventories and cycle counts as needed.
10. Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

Qualifications

1. Grade 10 plus six months' recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
2. Knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, systemic racism, and Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility, including a demonstrated understanding of their impact on social and health contexts.
3. Understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments related to Indigenous rights and anti-racism initiatives, including relevant foundational documents.

Core Competencies

1. Understanding of Indigenous-specific and systemic racism within healthcare, with initiatives to promote a safe, inclusive environment.
2. Awareness of the social, economic, and political realities of settler colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous Peoples, with a commitment to anti-racism and cultural safety.

Skills & Knowledge

1. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
2. Ability to organize work and operate related equipment.
3. Physical ability to perform duties.
4. Commitment to ongoing learning about Indigenous issues and anti-racism.
5. Foundational knowledge of social determinants of health and legislative commitments.

What we bring

Join BC's largest employer with opportunities for growth, development, and recognition. Benefits include professional development, comprehensive health benefits, pension plan, flexible work options, and discounts through WorkPerks.

Job Details

• Type: Casual (on-call, no guaranteed hours)
• Wage: $24.34/hour + 13% in lieu
• Location: Burnaby General Hospital
• Closing: Applications accepted until filled
• Hours: 07:00-15:00, Monday to Friday
• Requisition #: 182640E

About PHSA

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) provides equitable, cost-effective health care across BC. We value respect, compassion, innovation, partnership, and purpose. We are committed to equity and inclusivity, actively seeking applications from marginalized groups, including Indigenous peoples, and supporting Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives.