Driver I - Courier Services

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Campbell River; Sur place; CAD 30 000 - 41 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking a casual Courier to support Campbell River local and travelling routes, including to Nanaimo and Tri-Port areas. The role involves operating a cargo van or light truck, transporting pharmaceuticals, stores, linen, and other items across multiple sites.

Requirements include Grade 10 or equivalent and a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License. Ability to operate related equipment and communicate effectively is essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalent
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Ability to deal with others effectively
• Ability to organize work
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

Responsabilités

• Operate, load, and unload cargo van, light truck, or trailer to transport items per schedules.
• Pickup and deliver pharmaceuticals, stores, linen, and supplies.
• Follow defined schedules and dispatched instructions.
• Ensure safety and quality during transportation.

Connaissances

Operate equipment

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Physical fitness

Formation

Grade 10 or equivalent

Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License

Description du poste

Campbell River Hospital (CRG) - Campbell River, BC V9W 3V1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multiple courier routes supporting Campbell River local and travelling to Nanaimo, Tri-port Areas, G

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

As required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$25.82 - $25.82

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Sep. 21 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to the Transport Supervisor. Responsible for the operation, loading, and unloading of a cargo van (all styles), light truck (1Ton or Ton Cube), or trailer, to pick up, transport, and drop off Pharmaceuticals, PHSA Stores, garbage, linen, ward supplies, office furnishings, recyclable materials, food products, laboratory specimens, bio-hazardous material, information material, and other items according to defined schedules or dispatched instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

• Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Multiple courier routes supporting Campbell River local and travelling to Nanaimo, Tri-port Areas, Gold RiverBC's health system is in the process of transformation. As part of the planned changes, certain IM/IT, Finance, and Supply Chain roles are expected to be in scope for transition to a new provincial shared services organization, BC Shared Health Services. Candidates applying to positions in these areas should be aware that, while the role is currently employed by the Health Authority, it may transition to BC Shared Health Services as part of the first or subsequent implementation phases. The intent of this transition is to support continuity of employment however, details regarding timing, process, and any impacts to employment arrangements will be confirmed as planning progresses. Providing this information at the recruitment stage is intended to ensure transparency about the broader system changes underway and to support informed decision-making by candidates.