Assistant - Supply Services

Job category: Supply chain and logistics
Job posting ID: 7628

​Employment status: Temporary full-time
Position's anticipated start date: 2025-09-22 
Position's anticipated end date: 2026-09-27 
Number of positions available: 1 

Classification: CUPE 1846 - CAL
Salary/Rate of pay: $26.10

Application deadline: 2025-08-30 

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Job specific cover letter.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

 Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues. 

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About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for Temporary Full-Time Assistant - Supply Services to join our dynamic Supply Chain Operations West team.

The Supply Chain Operations West team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by providing technical assistance and maintaining the laboratory, all laboratory equipment and test instruments and helping provide supplies and services from collection to distribution of blood and blood products to hospitals as life-saving treatment for Canadians. In this role, you will be assisting with the procurement of materials and supplies for the Edmonton, Calgary & Regina Centres. Coverage for the other Centres will occasionally be required.

Formula for success

• Utilizing your expertise in technical systems and softwares, you will perform SAP requirements to facilitate warehouse inventory management
• Drawing on your experience in inventory and logistics, you will coordinate the procurement of materials and services, process purchase requisitions, as well as inventory in FIFO/FEFO manner
• You will also provide general and administrative support to Logistics to include:
  • tracking expenditures and verifying budget transactions
  • compiles transportation data for reporting purposes
  • complete purchasing expenses and fuel reports 
  • prepare department staff schedules

Desired education and skills

• High school diploma
• Post-secondary education in Materials Management from an accredited community college or academic institution would be an asset
• A minimum of two years of related working experience within a Logistics environment. Equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered. 
• Excellent computer skills 
• Experience with SAP is mandatory
• Strong data entry skills and analytical thinking
• Strong experience with Excel is mandatory
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding payroll and scheduling within a Union environment 
• Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with departmental staff and management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain a FIFO/FEFO inventory system.
• Accurate keyboard and computer skills. 
• Attention to detail is essential
• Physically capable of lifting/carrying and moving heavy equipment and supplies
• Performs tasks and other duties as required

What we offer you

• Payment in lieu of vacation, stat holidays and benefits
• Defined benefits pension plan
• Employee discounts, wellness program, and much more
   

What you can expect 

• Shifts/hours will vary. You must be flexible to accommodate assigned shifts which are based on operational needs. Shifts include days, evenings, overnights, weekends and statutory holidays.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.  

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives. 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list. 

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