Porter – Central Transportation Services – Full-time

Sault Area Hospital; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sault Area Hospital is seeking a transport support role to assist with patient pickup and delivery, as well as transport of specimens and equipment. The successful candidate will contribute to efficient patient flow in a hospital setting.

Candidates should have a Secondary School Diploma and be proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong verbal and written communication. The position emphasizes professionalism, teamwork, and reliable service to patients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Must have a Secondary School Diploma.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships and assist patients and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Perform pickup and delivery of patients, transport of specimens and equipment.
• Identify and report safety hazards and operational issues with equipment.
• Perform minor clerical functions to support scheduling and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Duties

• Performing pickup and delivery of patients, transport of specimens and specific equipment.
• Identifying and reporting on any safety or hazards and operational issues with equipment.
• Performing minor clerical functions in support of scheduling and reporting system.
• Others duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma.

Knowledge

• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Ability

• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational
• Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts.
• Demonstrated behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Vision, Values and Standards of Performance.

Note

Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may be assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted.

Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy

Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted.All requests are handled confidentially.

This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.