Driver I - Materiel Management - (217656)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority is seeking a responsible individual for the operation and management of transport vehicles in the Nanaimo area. The role involves the loading and unloading of various materials, from linens to laboratory specimens. Candidates should have at least Grade 10 education and a valid Class 5 vehicle license. A strong ability to communicate effectively and manage tasks is essential. This position emphasizes the importance of safety and quality in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Class 5 vehicle license.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage the loading/unloading of transport vehicles.
• Transport various materials including garbage, linens, and laboratory specimens.

Skills

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

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; 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 van, light truck, or trailer, to pick up, transport, and drop off garbage, linen, ward supplies, office furnishings, recyclable materials, food products, laboratory specimens, bio-hazardous material, information material, and other items according to defined schedules, request log, or dispatched instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Class 5 vehicle 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.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD548.pdf