Donor Centre Supervisor - Toronto

Canadian Blood Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Annual bonus up to 6%

Benefits in lieu

Pension plan

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Professional resources

Job summary

Canadian Blood Services is seeking 2 Temporary full-time Donor Centre Supervisors to join our Collections team in the Toronto donor centre. You will support blood collection activities, ensure safety protocols, and enhance donor experiences during mobile events throughout the GTA.

You will lead staff, interview and manage performance, and coordinate clinic operations to meet operational needs. This role requires strong leadership and communication in English, with French being an asset.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a health sciences field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Sound knowledge of blood collection, regulatory, and continuous quality improvement environments.
• Experience with platelet apheresis and plasma programs is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal English; French is an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership to build teams and deliver customer service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead donor centre operations and ensure safe, compliant blood collection.
• Interview, hire, and manage staff performance; apply progressive discipline as required.
• Plan, organize, and manage mobile clinics to provide safe and efficient blood collection.
• Ensure donor, volunteer, and public needs are met with high-quality service.
• Provide timely communication to staff and follow up on donor and staff concerns.
• Assist at mobile events by setting up booths, tables, and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Problem-solving

English proficiency

French (asset)

Education

Health sciences degree

Job description

This is an on-site role, Monday to Saturday, 37.5 hours per week, on a rotational basis, between our 3 donor centres and mobile clinics, within the Greater Toronto Area. Shifts include days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays. 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 donor centre.

Job posting ID: 9298

Employment status: Temporary full-time
Position's anticipated end date: 2027-10-08

Number of positions available: 2

Salary/Rate of pay: $89,956 - $112,445

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline.

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 2 Temporary full-time Donor Centre Supervisorto join our dynamicCollections team in our Toronto donor centre.

TheCollections Teamis responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services collecting donor blood in a safe manner to enable safe products which save lives every day.

In this role, you will assist in the collection of blood and blood products ensuring adherence to all safety protocols and all required documentation is carried out. You will play an integral part in building and promoting a positive donor experience and encouraging donations.

• Utilizing your excellent customer service skills, you will ensure optimal clinic flow, a high level of service, and compliance with Canadian Blood Services policies and procedures, including those related to health and safety.
• Leveragingyour superb leadership skills, you will ensurestaff perform duties in an effective, efficient, and professional manner.
• Utilizing your superior interpersonal and communication skills, you willinterview, hire, and complete all aspects of performance management, including progressive discipline as required.
• Drawing on your knowledge and experience, you will ensure each mobile clinic is planned, organized, and managed to provide safe, efficient, and cost-effective blood collection.
• With your ability to work effectively, you will ensure the needs of the donor, volunteer, and the public are met.
• Utilizing your proven success in leading a collaborative team, you will provide timely communication to staff, prompt follow-up for donor and staff concerns.
• 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

• Successful completion of post-secondary level education in a relevant health sciences discipline from a recognized academic institution.
• Proven leadership ability is essential, and a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• You will have sound knowledge and previous experience in blood collection, regulatory, and continuous quality improvement environments.
• Experience in platelet apheresis and Plasma programs would be considered an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written in English, are essential. French language skills are an asset.
• Demonstrated effective problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative.
• Possess a leadership skillset to build teams and have a passion for achieving results and a commitment to customer service excellence.

What we offer you

• Payment in lieu of vacation.
• Annual performance award up to 6%.
• Payment in lieu of benefits.
• Defined benefitpension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

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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