The Logistics team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by utilizingbest practices to ensure the safe transportation of personnel, donors, equipment, blood products and supplies. Our Drivers do more than drive.In this role, you will assist in setting up booths, tables, and other equipment to ensure mobile donor events are ready for use in addition to transporting people and products integral to Canada’s Lifeline.

Formula for success

• Utilizing your experience with driving and transportation you will ensure that blood and blood products are transported in accordance with safety measures and procedures and are kept at an appropriate temperature. You will also ensure the safety of employees, donors and/or volunteers travelling with you. 
• Drawing on your knowledge of safe transportation procedures and your attention to detail, you will conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure equipment is in proper working order, and accurately complete all required documentation. 
• Leveraging your customer service skills, you will assist the collections team by greeting and helping donors book or rebook appointments as required. 
• You will assist with setting up systems and Wi-Fi connections for mobile events by utilizing your familiarity with technology and aptitude for learning new programs.  
• Utilizing your superior interpersonal and communication skills you will work with staff to carry and set up/dismantle equipment and supplies. You will also load and unload equipment and supplies at donor centre sites and upon return to centre.

Desired education and skills

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent. 
• Must possess a valid Class 4 Unrestricted BC drivers license and a clean commercial drivers abstract from within the last 30 days. 
• Minimum 24 months verifiable professional driving experience as a commercial vehicle driver, within the last 3 years. 
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new systems and programs. 
• A willingness to learn procedures in a regulatory environment. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in English. A second language is considered an asset.

What we offer you

• Safe vehicles are provided with stringent maintenance schedules and inspections. 
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Defined benefitpension plan. 
• Paid vacation
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources. 
• Variety in your job, including ongoing training and development.

What you can expect

• There will be no long haul or cross border driving required. 
• Travel in and around Vancouver, including Merritt, Kelowna, Kamloops, Penticton, Victoria, Nanaimo and other parts of Vancouver Island. No overnights unless an emergency or agreed in advance. 
• Physical capability to load, unload, push and carry heavy clinic equipment and supplies. This will include stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting up to 23 kg (50 lbs.), pulling, and pushing up to 136 kg (300 lbs.) on a wheeled platform.  
• Strong culture of mutual respect and integrity.

Additional Information:  Monday to Sunday. Start times could be any time between: 0500-1700hrs. End times could be any time between: 1200-0200hrs. Rest days: Sunday/Monday or Monday/Tuesday or Tuesday/Wednesday or Wednesday/Thursday or Thursday/Friday or Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday.

The work of the Talent Acquisition Specialist is integral to Canada's Lifeline. In this role, you will provide full-cycle recruitment services and expertise to Hiring Managers and contribute to the team's overall success by providing a high level of client service and ensuring priorities are met.  Working in adherence to recruitment policies you will source qualified candidates for various locations.

Formula for success

• Drawing from your experience in the recruitment process, you will be developing and evaluating qualification criteria to identify candidate profiles for job vacancies.
• Leveraging your expertise, you will craft market-driven job postings, design standardized interview questions, and coordinate computerized testing as needed.
• Harnessing your strong interpersonal skills, you will manage the full-cycle recruitment process for both union and non-union positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and conducting reference checks.
• You will research, recommend, and implement candidate sourcing strategies.
• Collaborating closely with external advertising agencies and internal stakeholders, you will help position Canadian Blood Services as an employer of choice.
• You will participate in the development and implementation of comprehensive recruitment programs for the organization by identifying trends and challenges.
• Actively support the evaluation and enhancing recruitment practices and policies, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals.
   

Desired education and skills

• Possess a post-secondary certificate in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience, with demonstrated expertise in recruiting and sourcing.
• Minimum of six (6) years related experience in a full-cycle recruitment.
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems, SuccessFactors is an asset.
• Proven track record in building positive relationships and creating effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A thorough understanding of HR practices and/or processes as well as related legislative requirements.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• The ideal candidate will have experience supporting a unionized environment and a strong understanding of labor relations and collective agreements.

What we offer you

• Payment in lieu of vacation and holidays.
• Annual performance award up to 5%. 
• Defined benefitpension plan. 
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources. 

What you can expect

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at Canadian Blood Services location 40% of the time/days of the week.
• You will work Monday to Friday, 37.50 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day.

The Donor Centre team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services collecting donor blood in a safe manner to enable safe products which save lives every day. In this role, you will assist in the collection of blood and blood products ensuring adherence to all safety protocols and all required documentation is carried out. You will play an integral part in building and promoting a positive donor experience and encouraging donations.

Formula for success

• Leveraging your ability to communicate effectively with donors, you will conduct registration and confidential screening to determine eligibility and build and promote a positive donor experience.   
• Utilizing your superb people skills, you will provide donors with information, instruction, and advice on blood donation. 
• Drawing on your knowledge and experience you will provide coaching and consultation to donor centre staff, acting as team lead for collection events as needed.
• With your excellent interpersonal skills, you will work in a diverse team environment assisting in the collection of whole blood and/or apheresis blood components which save lives daily.
• At mobile events within our communities, you will assist in setting up booths, tables, and other equipment to ensure donor clinics are properly set up for use.  

Desired education and skills

• Completion of accredited nursing program and current license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the province is required.
• Two years of experience working as a nurse is considered an asset as is a certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Previous experience as a preceptor or with coaching others is an asset.
• Technical skills including Microsoft Word and Outlook, and the ability to learn new systems and programs. 
• A second language is considered an asset to support a positive donor experience.

What we offer you

• Payment in lieu of vacation and holidays.
• Premiums paid according to the collective agreement.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• Shifts/hours will vary. You must be flexible to accommodate assigned shifts which are based on operational needs; length of shifts varies according to the event which takes place at Canadian Blood Services fixed and mobile donor centers. Shifts include days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.
• Physical requirements for the role include the ability to lift weights up to 10 kg (22 lbs.). 

The Donor Centre team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services collecting donor blood in a safe manner to enable safe products which save lives every day.

In this role, you will assist in the collection of blood and blood products ensuring adherence to all safety protocols and all required documentation is carried out. You will play an integral part in building and promoting a positive donor experience and encouraging donations.

Formula for success

• Leveraging your ability to communicate effectively with donors, you will conduct registration and confidential screening to determine eligibility and build and promote a positive donor experience.   
• Utilizing your superb people skills, you will provide donors with information, instruction, and advice on blood donation. 
• Drawing on your knowledge and experience you will provide coaching and consultation to donor centre staff, acting as team lead for collection events as needed.
• With your excellent interpersonal skills, you will work in a diverse team environment assisting in the collection of whole blood and/or apheresis blood components which save lives daily.
• At mobile events within our communities, you will assist in setting up booths, tables, and other equipment to ensure donor clinics are properly set up for use.

Desired education and skills

• Completion of accredited nursing program and current license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the province is required.
• Two years of experience working as a nurse is considered an asset as is a certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Previous experience as a preceptor or with coaching others is an asset.
• Technical skills including Microsoft Word and Outlook, and the ability to learn new systems and programs. 
• A second language is considered an asset to support a positive donor experience.

What we offer you

• Paid vacation.
• Payment in lieu of holidays.
• Premiums paid according to the collective agreement.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• Shifts/hours will vary. You must be flexible to accommodate assigned shifts which are based on operational needs; length of shifts varies according to the event which takes place at Canadian Blood Services fixed and mobile donor centers. Shifts include days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and statutory holidays
• Travel will be required as often as weekly for mobile events. Transportation and accommodations will be provided by Canadian Blood Services.
• Physical requirements for the role include the ability to lift weights up to 10 kg (22 lbs.).