Donor Centre Associate - Blood Collection

Canadian Blood Services; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premiums paid per collective agreement

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Professional resources

Job summary

Canadian Blood Services is seeking a Casual Donor Centre Associate - Blood Collection to join the BC-Nanaimo donor mobiles. You will perform phlebotomy, register donors, and provide safe, high-quality service during the collection process.

You will work with the Collections team, handling donor interactions and ensuring privacy and accurate data entry. Shifts vary by event; flexibility is required for mobile clinics and occasional overnight events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; post-secondary education asset.
• Completion of accredited phlebotomy training or one-year related experience.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive public-facing experience in a high customer-focus environment.
• Knowledge of GMP and safe handling of products is expected.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with Word and Outlook is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and venipuncture according to established standards.
• Register and screen donors to determine eligibility and ensure a positive experience.
• Ensure accurate product labelling and data entry in computer systems.
• Support best practices and donor experience during mobile clinics.
• Set up booths and equipment for community donor events.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Multilingual

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy training

Post-secondary education asset

Tools

Word

Outlook

Job description

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Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, CA, V9S 1H1

Job posting ID: 9288

Employment status: Casual

Possible schedule/FTE: 0.10

Position's anticipated start date: 2026-11-02

Salary/Rate of pay: SD18 - SD21 - $31.06 - $32.31

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page .

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.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Casual Donor Centre Associate - Blood Collection to join our dynamic Collections team in our BC-Nanaimo donor mobiles.

The Collections team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by collecting donor blood, and blood components in a safe manner to provide patients with lifesaving products every day. In this role, you will perform phlebotomy in the collection process in accordance with health and safety standards. You will work face-to-face with our donors, team members, and volunteers providing them with safe and quality service during each stage of the collection process.

• Leveraging your superb client service skills and ability to communicate effectively with donors and your team, you will conduct registration and confidential screening to determine eligibility and build and promote a positive donor experience.
• Your knowledge or experience in following procedures you will ensure safe processing and handling of blood products as well as respecting donor privacy.
• You will apply your experience and training in phlebotomy to perform venipuncture according to established standards, monitoring donors for safety and comfort, and providing post-donation care and instruction.
• Your excellent attention to detail will be utilized in ensuring accuracy of product information in our computer system, when completing the product labelling process, and when preparing products.
• Drive continuous improvement by sharing your knowledge and supporting best practices that enhance processes and elevate the donor experience.
• At mobile events within our communities, you will assist in setting up booths, tables, and other equipment to ensure donor clinics are properly set up for use.

Desired education and skills

• A high school diploma is required, and post-secondary education is considered an asset.
• Completion of accredited training program in phlebotomy or one-year related experience.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience working with the public, particularly in a high customer-focused environment.
• Knowledge of and experience working with current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new systems and programs. Previous knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook are considered assets.
• Ability to communicate in more than one language is an asset and enhances the quality of donor interactions.

What we offer you

• Percentage in lieu of vacation.
• Percentage in lieu of holidays.
• Premiums paid according to the collective agreement.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• Shifts/hours will vary. You 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 mobile donor centers.
• The possible start/stop times are as follows: 0700-1630, 0845-1745, 0930-1900, 0945-1745, 0945-1845, 0945-1900, 1000-1930, 1015-1930, 1030-1900, 1045-1945, 1130-1945, 1130-2100, 1145-1945, 1145-2045, 1145-2100, 1200-2030, 1200-2045, 1215-2030. Rest days are Saturday and Sunday
  There is a 3 overnight event in Campbell River once every 12 weeks.
• Travel will be required for mobile events in our communities, and transportation will be provided by Canadian Blood Services.
• Physical requirements for the role include the ability to lift supplies and equipment in excess of 10 kg (22 lbs).

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

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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