Materials Management Technician (Non-Certified)

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 2,923,000 - 3,476,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Health-Santé Sud is seeking a Materials Management Technician Non-Certified to support Portage Regional Health Centre. The role covers ordering, receiving, storage and distribution of supplies and equipment across the region, including driving between sites to fulfill requests.

The incumbent provides patient-centered service, maintains accurate records and adheres to WHMIS, TDG and safety guidelines while working in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of WHMIS and TDG.
• Knowledge of basic safe work practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications and Email.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team as well as independently.
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
• Bilingual proficiency is essential for designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.
• Operates Southern Health-Santé Sud vehicles safely.

Responsibilities

• Ordering, receiving, storage, distribution and delivery of supplies and equipment for facilities in the region.
• Drive between sites to fulfill supply requests and ensure timely delivery.
• Provide customer service to Southern Health-Santé Sud sites and programs.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with safety policies.

Skills

WHMIS/TDG

Safe work practices

MS Office

Initiative

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Communication

Problem solving

Prioritization

Teamwork

Cultural awareness

Bilingual

Confidentiality

Attendance

Driver's license

Vehicle safety

Education

Grade 12 Education

Job description

Requisition ID: 407828

Position Number: 111-1-7113599-08

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Site: Portage Regional Health Centre

Union: CUPE

Department/Unit: Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Work Location: Portage Regional Health Centre

City: Portage la Prairie

Hiring Status: Temporary

FTE: 1.0

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75 hrs

Anticipated shift: Days; Weekends

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date – End Date: As mutually agreed upon – Indefinite

Reason for Term: Other Leave

Salary: $21.82 - $25.23

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most.

Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Lead - Supply Chain Management, the Materials Management Technician Non-Certified provides customer service to Southern Health-Santé Sud sites and programs. The incumbent is responsible for the ordering, receiving, storage, distribution, and delivery of supplies and equipment for facilities in the region, which also includes driving from site to site.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

• Minimum one-year (1) relevant experience in a Supply Chain environment.
• Previous experience working with MS Dynamics GP is considered an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12 Education.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications And Skills

• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG).
• Knowledge of basic safe work practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications and Email.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team as well as independently.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.
• Operates Southern Health-Santé Sud vehicles safely.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• May be required to work in a variety of temperatures including excessive heat or cold.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.