Driver 3

Canadian Blood Services; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Temporary part-time Driver (Material Handler) for its Kelowna Logistics team. The role involves safely transporting blood products, conducting pre-trip inspections, and assisting with mobile donor events. Ideal candidates will have a valid BC driver's license, professional driving experience, and good customer service skills. This position requires physical capability for heavy lifting and flexibility for various shifts. Join us to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid unrestricted Class 4 BC driver's 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure blood products are transported safely and at the correct temperature.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections and complete required documentation.
• Assist collection team by greeting and helping donors.
• Set up systems and Wi-Fi connections for mobile events.
• Work with staff to carry, set up, and dismantle equipment.

Skills

Driving and transportation experience

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Ability to communicate effectively in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Class 4 BC driver's license

Basic computer skills

Job description

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary part-time Driver (Material Handler) to join our dynamic Kelowna Logistics team.

The Logistics team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by utilizing best 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 unrestricted Class 4 BC driver's 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.
• Defined benefitpension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.
• Variety in your job, including ongoing training and development.

What you can expect

• Must be flexible to accommodate assigned shifts. Shifts include days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays. Current schedule, shifts range from 4-10 hours, overtime may be required. Monday to Sunday. Start times could be any time between: 06:30-1745hrs. End times could be any time between: 1530 - 0330hrs. Rest days: Sunday/Monday or Monday/Tuesday or Tuesday/Wednesday or Wednesday/Thursday or Thursday/Friday or Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday. Overnights may be required during shift coverage as elected by the employee.
• Travel will be required to Salmon Arm, Kamloops, Penticton, Vernon, West Kelowna.
• 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 50 lbs, pulling, and pushing up to 136 kg (300 lbs.) on a wheeled platform.
• Strong culture of mutual respect and integrity.

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.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.