Coordinator - Planning, Performance and Integration

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate must be located near a Canadian Blood Services site and will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

Job category: Administrative
Job posting ID: 7268

​Employment status: Regular full-time

Classification: PTS/MGT/IT B
Salary/Rate of pay: $56,830 - $66,129

Application deadline: 2025-06-24 

• 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. 

If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

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 Coordinator - Planning, Performance and Integration to join our dynamic Organ and Tissue Donation & Transplantation team in our Medical Affairs and Innovation division.

As the national coordinating agency for organ and tissue donation and transplantation health care services in Canada, Canadian Blood Services’ Organ and Tissue Donation & Transplantation (OTDT) program collaborates with partners and stakeholders (internal and external) to develop and strengthen the foundational elements that contribute to a high-performing organ and tissue donation and transplantation system and to develop, operate and evolve the registries through which Canadian Blood Services’ supports the sharing of solid organs-for-transplant within and across provincial boundaries. Canadian Blood Services’ OTDT Program also acts as the Secretariat for the System Operators Advisory Committee, which is the senior advisory committee in the governance structure that oversees all pan-Canadian collaboration in ODT health care services.
 

As a member of Canadian Blood Services (CBS), you report to the Manager, Planning, Performance and Integration, and coordinate activities that contribute to the OTDT program’s strategic and operational planning, internal and external reporting, program evaluation, and the development of annual goals and long-term workplans. You work closely with the entire OTDT team and internal corporate stakeholders. You are capable of coordinating a range of deliverables, activities, projects, and assignments. You support and/or back up the work of others on the team and in your functional group whenever required.

Formula for success

• Leveraging your skills in coordination and planning, you will, under the supervision of the Manager, Planning, Performance and Integration, coordinate activities that contribute to strategic and operational planning, internal and external reporting, evaluation, risk management, and the annual development of team goals. This includes, but is not limited to, supporting the development and continuous improvement of planning documents, planning processes, internal and external reports, contribution agreements, budgets, annual work plans, and performance measures.
• Building on your ability to foster relationships, you will build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and support integration activities within the OTDT program and with other divisions in Canadian Blood Services.
• Using your experience in continuous improvement, you will coordinate and support continuous improvement activities, initiatives, and projects, identify opportunities to improve existing business processes, and support the development of new processes, as required.
• Applying your strength in managing deliverables, you will coordinate and support the timely completion of other deliverables, projects, and activities, as assigned.

Desired education and skills

• Post-secondary education preferred (an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered).
• Minimum 3–5 years relevant experience, preferably in the not-for-profit or health care sector.
• Experience coordinating activities in any of these areas considered an asset: governance, advisory committees or working groups, event planning/coordination, stakeholder relations, operational planning, corporate reporting, business processes and controls, or quality.
• Excellent organizational skills and a proven ability to support colleagues and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and shifting priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Dedicated work ethic, commitment to producing high-quality work, and attention to detail.
• Ability to foster and maintain positive relationships with teammates and external partners.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and an ability to interact with diplomacy and tact with colleagues.

What we offer you

• 4 weeks' vacation. 
• Annual performance award up to 5%. 
• 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 work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at a Canadian Blood Services location 40% of the time/2 days of the week. 
• You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day.  
• If you are located outside of Ottawa, you may be expected to travel to our office location in head office in Ottawa – 1800 Alta Vista Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, quarterly for in-person team meetings, and as required. 

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. 

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

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