Messenger

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health authority in Winnipeg is seeking a Messenger to handle the transportation of mail, lab specimens, and medical supplies within the hospital. The role requires Grade 12 education and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a part-time schedule with evening and weekend shifts. Candidates must also complete a satisfactory Criminal Records Check.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the physical movement of mail, parcels, and other supplies
• Understand and follow WHMIS guidelines

Skills

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Ability to retain confidential information

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Legible handwriting

Good telephone manner

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Grade 12 or recognized equivalent

Job description

Requisition ID: 385855

Position Number: 21004364

Posting End Date: August 8, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - St. Boniface Hospital

Department / Unit: Distribution Services 1 - SBH

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 09/22/2025

FTE: 0.20

Anticipated Shift: Evenings;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $18.375, $18.924, $19.493, $20.075, $20.682, $21.301

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Position Overview

Under the general of the Supervisor, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of the St. Boniface Hospital (SBH), the Messenger is responsible for : the physical movement (pick-up, loading and/or delivery) or mail, parcels, reports, charts, lab specimens, X-Ray films, pharmaceuticals, medical and other supplies, and other objects to and from all areas of the hospital complex and affiliated buildings; understands and follows Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems (WHMIS) guidelines; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Experience

Not Applicable

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12, or recognized equivalent.
  
  

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to retain information which is of a confidential nature.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Legible handwriting.
• Good telephone manner.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.