Manager, Field Logistics

Job category: Supply chain and logistics
Job posting ID: 7182

​Employment status: Regular full-time

Classification: PTS/MGT/IT B
Salary/Rate of pay: $89,894.00 - 108,493.00

Application deadline: 2025-05-12 

• 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.
• 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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We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular full-time Manager, Field Logistics to join our dynamic Supply Chain Operations West team.

This role requires the incumbent to have strong leadership skills, focused on creating a collaborative team environment and managing effectively in a rapidly changing environment. Providing excellent customer service through proactive engagement to assess needs of both key internal and external stakeholders is a critical dimension of this role. The manager is accountable to deliver the logistics mandate within a highly dynamic environment that includes leading a team, supporting permanent collections sites and mobile collection venues, distribution to hospitals and oversight of warehousing activities in Alberta. 

Formula for success

• Leveraging your field logistics skills; plan, develop and implement operational support in the areas of transportation for movement of staff, donors, equipment, supplies and materials associated with clinic collections activities.
• Using your expertise in warehousing; ensure timely preparation, delivery and set-up of clinic kits for mobile clinic events and meet requirements of internal customers at various location.  
• Utilizing your skills in fleet management and operations; manage transportation supplies, removal and disposal of biomedical wastes and shipping and deliveries of blood products to hospitals.
• Relying on your project management experience; oversee logistics initiatives and projects undertaken nationally and by the Alberta & Saskatchewan regions deliver to planned outcomes and according to required timelines.
• Harnessing your leadership capabilities; lead, direct and guide regional logistics personnel. Communicate, prepare and manage the budgetary process for the regionanl field logistics operations.
• Using a continuous improvement approach; actively participate in the implementation of improvements to provide efficient and cost effective supply chain management and improved service to internal and external customers.
• Leveraging your understanding of performance management; collect and report accurate and timely key performance indicators for regional field logistics functions.

Desired education and skills

• Post-secondary level education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution, preferably an undergraduate degree in Business Administration.
• Minimum of eight years of related experience in field logistics areas of fleet management and operation, distribution, warehousing and inventory control.
• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience in a unionized environment.
• Understanding of, and experience in, a regulated environment.
• Strong leadership abilities focused on driving accountability and creating a collaborative environment, recognizing the value of team member inputs to processes and ability to establish consensus.
• A strong commitment to operating within a team environment and establishing alignment while demonstrating the necessary skills to manage effectively in a rapidly changing environment with a focus on customer service.
• Strong analytical abilities coupled with effective problem solving and decision making skills.
• Proficiency using computers is required. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and a good working knowledge of SAP or other ERP financial, purchasing and warehouse management modules is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills, client focused thinking and ability to work with management at all levels.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable legislation, including Provincial Highway Traffic Acts, Motor Vehicle Acts, Dangerous Goods Act, Provincial Environment Acts.
• Ability to prepare, recommend and manage budgets, and provide clear and well supported analysis.
• Ability to create, introduce or promote new ideas to improve logistics functions.
   

What we offer you

• 4 weeks' vacation.
• Annual performance award up to 8%.
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• This role will be based at Canadian Blood Services Operations Centre in Edmonton located at 8249 114 St NW with the expectation to work onsite 100% of the time.  
• Infrequent travel to attend regional and national team meetings a few times a year. 

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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