Donor Centre Associate - Blood Collection

Canadian Blood Services; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Percentage in lieu of vacation

Percentage in lieu of holidays

Premiums paid according to the collect

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Canadian Blood Services is seeking a Casual Donor Centre Associate - Blood Collection to join our BC-Nanaimo mobile donor centers. You will perform phlebotomy, engage face-to-face with donors, and ensure safe and quality service during every stage of the collection process.

The role requires a high school diploma (post-secondary education asset) and phlebotomy training or equivalent experience, with flexibility for varied shifts.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct registration and confidential screening to determine eligibility and build and promote a positive donor experience.
• Ensure safe processing and handling of blood products as well as respecting donor privacy.
• Perform venipuncture according to established standards, monitoring donors for safety and comfort, and providing post-donation care and instruction.
• Ensure accuracy of product information in our computer system, when completing the product labelling process, and when preparing products.
• Drive continuous improvement by sharing knowledge and supporting best practices that enhance processes and elevate the donor experience.
• Assist in setting up booths, tables, and other equipment at mobile events to ensure donor clinics are properly set up for use.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Communication

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy training or related experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

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
Application deadline: 2026-10-14

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

Formula for success

• 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.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• 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.

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.