Driver - Canadian Blood Services

Overview

The successful incumbent will be responsible for the operation of motor vehicles of varying sizes as well as transporting blood, personnel, equipment and supplies throughout the Province. Additional duties will include assisting in the set-up/dismantle of clinics, blood preparation and packing, vehicle maintenance and documentation of tasks performed. Regular part-time position with 40 hours bi-weekly based on a 0.53 FTE.

Responsibilities

-Responsible for the safe transport of staff, equipment, supplies and blood collections to/from clinics -Responsible for the load and off-load of equipment and supplies -Responsible for set up and tear down of equipment at mobile clinic sites -Responsible for the preparation of blood collection units for transport back to the Centre, including documentation, for errors according to Standard Operating Procedures, sealing units, packing units and reconciliation of units and specimens. Data entry and verification of donated units into Progesa computer system -Performs generalized support functions for the department including fuelling, cleaning vehicles, and maintaining current working knowledge of internal policies -Maintains and promotes good public relations and communications with donors, public and other disciplines -The job requires extended periods of sitting, standing, walking and lifting supplies and equipment that may exceed 10 kg. -The job requires equipment assembly involving stooping, kneeling, crou

Experience and Qualifications

-Minimum three years driving experience preferably as a commercial vehicle driver -Valid Class 4 driver's license with and must produce a driver's abstract with no major driving offences -High School Diploma an advantage -Good communication skills -Superior multi-tasking skills -Excellent time management skills -Superior problem solving and decision making skills -Good MS Office skills -Must be able to travel across province