Driver

Blood; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe vehicles with maintenance

Vacation and holidays in lieu

Pension plan

Employee discounts and wellness

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Canadian Blood Services is seeking a Temporary part-time Driver (Material Handler) to join our Logistics team in Nova Scotia. The role focuses on safe transportation of blood products and donor equipment, with responsibilities around event setup and community interaction.

The position requires a high school diploma, a valid Nova Scotia Class 2 license with a clean abstract, and at least 24 months of driving experience. Strong English communication and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a Nova Scotia Class 2 driver’s license and a clean commercial driver’s abstract from within the last 30 days.
• Minimum 24 months verifiable professional driving experience as a commercial vehicle driver, within the last 3 years.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new systems and programs.
• A willingness to learn procedures in a regulatory environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English. A second language is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Transport blood products and supplies safely, maintaining proper temperatures.
• Set up booths, tables and equipment for mobile donor events.
• Greet and assist donors with booking or rebooking appointments.
• Set up IT systems and Wi‑Fi at mobile events and learn new programs.
• Assist staff with loading, unloading and setting up equipment at donor centres.

Skills

Professional driving experience

Computer skills

English communication

Willingness to learn procedures

Second language assets

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nova Scotia Class 2 driver’s licence

Clean commercial driver’s abstract (last 30 days)

Job description

Employment status: Temporary part-time
Position's anticipated end date: 2027-04-30
Number of positions available: 1

Classification: NSGEU 42
Rate of pay: $25.54 - $27.33

• 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 aTemporary part-time Driver (Material Handler) to join our dynamic Logistics team.

The Logistics team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by utilizingbest practices to ensure the safe transportation of personnel, donors, equipment, blood products and supplies. Our Drivers do more than drive.In this role, you will assist in setting up booths, tables, and other equipment to ensure mobile donor events are ready for use in addition to transporting people and products integral to Canada’s Lifeline.

• Utilizing your experience with driving and transportation you will ensure that blood and blood products are transported in accordance with safety measures and procedures and are kept at an appropriate temperature. You will also ensure the safety of employees, donors and/or volunteers travelling with you.


• Drawing on your knowledge of safe transportation procedures and your attention to detail, you will conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure equipment is in proper working order, and accurately complete all required documentation.


• Leveraging your customer service skills, you will assist the collections team by greeting and helping donors book or rebook appointments as required.


• You will assist with setting up systems and Wi-Fi connections for mobile events by utilizing your familiarity with technology and aptitude for learning new programs.


• Utilizing your superior interpersonal and communication skills you will work with staff to carry and set up/dismantle equipment and supplies. You will also load and unload equipment and supplies at donor centre sites and upon return to centre.

Desired education and skills

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.


• Must possess a valid Nova Scotia, Class 2 drivers license and a clean commercial drivers abstract from within the last 30 days.


• Minimum 24 months verifiable professional driving experience as a commercial vehicle driver, within the last 3 years.


• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new systems and programs.


• A willingness to learn procedures in a regulatory environment.


• Ability to communicate effectively in English. A second language is considered an asset.

What we offer you

• Safe vehicles are provided with stringent maintenance schedules and inspections.


• Payment in lieu of vacation.


• Payment in lieu of holidays.


• Premiums paid according to the collective agreement.


• Defined benefitpension plan.


• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.


• Variety in your job, including ongoing training and development.

What you can expect

• Shifts/hours - 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 fixed and mobile donor centers. Shifts include days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays and can range from 6-14 hours.


• Travel required all over Nova Scotia, PEI and an overnight run to NB.


• There will be no long haul or cross border driving required.


• Physical capability to load, unload, push and carry heavy clinic equipment and supplies. This will include stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting up to 23 kg (50 lbs.), pulling, and pushing up to 136 kg (300 lbs.) on a wheeled platform.


• Strong culture of mutual respect and integrity.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add [e-mail] and [e-mail] to your safe senders list.

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.