Supply Technician B - Ophthalmology Operating Room

Socket.dev; Halifax; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Supply Technician to coordinate purchasing, inventory management, and instrument repairs for the operating room. This role is under the Health Services Manager and the OR Product Coordinator in a fast-paced setting.

Position: temporary long-assignment, 75 hours biweekly, approximately 12 months. Hourly wage between CAD 24.34 and 27.54, with a benefits package including health and dental coverage and pension options.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business Administration or Supply Chain Logistics or one year related experience.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Materials Management/SAP systems preferred.
• Experience in an OR environment preferred.
• Independent decision maker with strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing and acquisitioning of supplies, equipment and implants for the operating room.
• Manage inventory levels and coordinate instrument repairs and replacements.
• Liaise with vendors, the purchasing department and clinical staff.
• Support budgetary control and cost containment when possible.
• Work independently in a fast-paced, potentially stressful environment.

Skills

Independent decision maker

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

French (preferred)

Education

Diploma in Business Administration or Supply Chain Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Location: CentralZone,Centennial Building - QEII

Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1

Union: NSGEUAdmin ProfessionalsPosition

Posting Closing Date: 23-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the Health Services Manager and the OR Product Coordinator, the Supply Technician is responsible for the coordination of purchasing and acquisitioning of supplies, equipment, instruments as well as coordination of instrument repairs and replacement for the operating room. Processes associated with inventory management are a key component of this role.

This position deals directly with vendors, the purchasing department, clinicians, MDR and management. The incumbent requires excellent interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. They must have strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast paced and often stressful environment. They hold the responsibility of ordering implants and other specialty surgical items while maintaining appropriate inventory levels. Their actions have a direct impact to surgical patient care.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Diploma in Business Administration or Supply Chain Logistics, or one year related experience required (including budgetary control and inventory management)
• Strong computer skills required (proficiency in Microsoft Office)
• Familiarity with Materials Management/SAP systems preferred
• Experience working in an OR environment preferred
• Independent decision maker who is self-directed and accountable for decisions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required
• Must have the ability to work in an environment of constant change that is often stressful.
• Customer service and relationship focused a must
• Attention to detail
• Ability to trouble shoot emergency product requirements
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Approximately 12 months

Compensation and Benefits

$24.34 - $27.54 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high‑quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work‑life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unitposition. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.