Full-Time Driver, Transport in Mississauga
Job Description
CAREERS WITH REAL-LIFE IMPACT
About Us
Canadian Blood Services is built on passion and holds a unique position in the health care industry as a biologics manufacturer committed to delivering a growing range of world class products and services to Canadians. If you want to work in a dynamic, innovative organization and are excited about working collaboratively with a dedicated community of employees, health care specialists and corporate partners who make a real difference in Canadians’ lives every day, we have opportunities for you in our many locations across Canada. Job Description
Reporting to the Supervisor, Transport, the incumbent will transport personnel, equipment, supplies and blood products. The Driver will also assist in blood donor clinic set-up and dismantling, as well as other clinic team duties as assigned. Work is performed in a regulated environment and in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
Checks packing lists and other forms, and loads vehicle with clinic equipment and supplies.
Transports staff, donors, volunteers, equipment, supplies, mail and promotional materials to and from blood donor clinics, Canadian Blood Services sites, hospitals, and other locations as required.
Loads and unloads equipment and supplies at mobile and permanent sites.
Carries, sets up and dismantles equipment and supplies at mobile blood donor clinics.
Packs, receives, verifies and completes documentation related to specimens, blood/products and other supplies for transport.
Transports blood/products under appropriate temperature conditions in a timely manner to the appropriate area and ensures blood/products are within the appropriate temperature ranges.
Maintains vehicle for fuel, oil, water, and reports mechanical defects to the appropriate parties.
Completes daily circle checks, cleans vehicles, logs all mileage.
May be assigned to operations at blood donor clinics as deemed necessary by the assigned supervisor, with the exception of running beds; and may carry or assist in carrying frozen plasma for shipping.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Must possess a Secondary School diploma and a valid drivers’ licence, minimum class F.
Must be capable of operating motor vehicles of various sizes and have the ability to be certified in defensive driving, transportation of dangerous goods, and first aid.
A minimum of four years of driving experience is preferred.
At least one continuous year of professional experience driving large vehicles is required.
Experience working in a regulated environment is an asset.
Strong communication skills in English, and a demonstrated use of good judgement is required.
Must have excellent interpersonal & customer service skills, & have the ability to work in a team setting.
The physical ability to load, unload, & carry heavy clinic equipment & supplies up & down ramps is required.
Must be available to work variable shifts – days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and some holidays.
We offer a competitive salary, and the opportunity to work with a group of dedicated professionals. If you are interested in working for Canadian Blood Services, please apply directly at:
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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.
How to Apply
For details on how to apply, please visit: http://www.blood.caWe encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.