Inventory Control Liaison | Operating Room

Interior Health Authority; Lillooet; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 35,817; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums

Employer‑paid training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Lillooet Hospital & Health Centre in Lillooet, BC is seeking a Casual Inventory Control Liaison | Department Aide to join our clerical team on a casual basis. The role involves maintaining stock levels, processing requisitions for surgical services, and coordinating with BC Clinical and Support Services and vendors.

Shifts vary with 08:00–16:00, 07:00–15:00, and 16:00–20:00 times, with up to 37.5 hours/week as needed.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

Job description

Position Description

We are seeking a Casual Inventory Control Liaison | Department Aide at Lillooet Hospital & Health Centre in Lillooet, BC.

Days of work: Rotating, Days

Shift times: 08:00 to 16:00, 07:00 to 15:00, 16:00 to 20:00

How will we help you grow?

Join our clerical team as a casual employee, where you’ll enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and have the chance to grow your career. Work hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week, with shifts available on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. Many of our team members start in casual roles and transition into permanent positions. We offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer‑paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way.

What will you work on?

This position works collaboratively with Nursing, Medical Device Reprocessing and BC Clinical and Support Services (BCCSS) and is responsible for completing requisitions for minor and major equipment, supplies and services for Surgical Services (and other designated departments/areas as required by the facility). It ensures stock levels are maintained, reports inventory issues to Manager (or designate), contacts BCCSS and/or vendor representatives related to inventory issues, and maintains procedure manuals, reference catalogues, and other forms of communication/documentation related to inventory and logistics for Surgical Services. It performs other related clerical duties.

• Maintains established levels of non‑stock and consignment inventory for surgical services by reviewing and evaluating departmental inventory activity; requisitions inventory/non‑inventory surgical supplies/equipment and various other services/supplies/equipment using computerized information systems in accordance with established policies and procedures; responds to inquiries on outstanding requisitions and related requests for information.
• Requisitions loaner instruments and prostheses for surgery from vendors and/or BCCSS; maintains perpetual inventory records of received items and invoices for consumables used in surgery; verifies inventory levels by performing physical inventory counts as required; returns loaner equipment to vendors and/or BCCSS in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• In conjunction with BCCSS personnel, monitors shipping dates and resolves shipping problems and expedites late deliveries of supplies/equipment by following up with BCCSS and/or suppliers if goods do not arrive on time; if unable to get goods in time for OR date, alerts the OR Booking office and Manager (or designate) of the issue.
• Investigates a variety of matters such as incorrect invoices, pricing problems, outstanding or backordered items and damaged goods; follows up on back‑orders and substitution items by contacting BCCSS, external suppliers and/or sales reps as required/necessary.
• Maintains information systems related to tracking orders; identifies potential equipment/supply risks and provides feedback to Manager (or designate) and/or other designated personnel.
• Arranges for product samples and/or trial and evaluation of supplies/equipment as directed; collects evaluation documentation and provides summary to Manager (or designate), BCCSS and/or other designated staff.
• Maintains supplies/equipment catalogues and relevant computerized records and provides information to Manager (or designate) and/or designated personnel/departments as requested; completes documentation as required for the maintenance and release of equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What should your application include?

• A 5‑minute typing test (45+ NWPM) from a recognized institution, completed within the past 48 months (non‑supervised tests not accepted).
• A resume including your education plus two years of related experience.
• A Cover Letter stating your availability to start in a new position and on‑call, casual work (i.e. days of the week).

If you are an experienced Clerk and want to be challenged in your role, come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C.’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada.

Apply today!