Industrial Engineer

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: Continuous improvement and project management
Job posting ID: 7097

​Employment status: Regular full-time
 

Classification: PTS/MGT/IT B
Salary/Rate of pay: $89,894 - $108,493

Application deadline: 2025-04-18 
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 Industrial Engineer to join our dynamic Operational Excellence & Analytics team. The work of an Industrial Engineer is integral to Canadian Blood Services’ role as Canada’s Lifeline.
 
In this role you will liaise with management and front-line staff to maximize operational performance and determine operational efficiencies by developing improved supply chain processes. You will be responsible for collaborating with process development specialists, supply chain operations, and project teams to identify, design, study, and implement changes that will drive efficiency and quality improvements. You will provide consultation in modeling, manufacturing expertise, analytics and reporting, maintain labor standards for the Supply Chain and liaise with finance for costing activities. You will play a lead role in the development and reporting of key performance indicators, identify and facilitate development of automated and other technological reporting solutions to improve efficiency and control.

 
Formula for Success:
 

• Collaborate with supply chain staff to implement cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize industrial engineering expertise to develop, revise, and maintain accurate estimates of labor, tooling, and floor space requirements. Provide advice on new layout development and plant design.
• Leverage knowledge of time-motion studies to develop and execute studies that determine optimal workflows for staff and materials, enhancing supply chain processes.
• Implement and monitor labor standards for all equipment and processes, as well as continuous improvement (CI) standards for the supply chain, drawing on industry standards.
• Assist in the delivery of CI training to supply chain management and front-line staff, utilizing training skills.
• Document processes through process flow diagrams, charts, PFMEAs, and other analytical tools, harnessing analytical skills.
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards to assess the effectiveness of processes and site performance. Assist management and front-line staff in interpreting dashboard data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Desired Education and Skills:
 

• University Degree in Industrial Engineering is required for this role.
• Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation is an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain management, including experience in Lean concept implementation, cost accounting and business intelligence solutions.
• 2 to 3 years' experience in time and motion direct labor measurement.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment and processes.
• Superior analytical skills and advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and data-modeling tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Proficient in maintaining regular communication with customers to ensure their needs and expectations are met.
• Capable of tailoring communication style to suit various backgrounds and levels of understanding.
• Ability to assess and prioritize project potential and communicate justification for investment.

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 work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at one of Canadian Blood Services location 40% of the time. 
• You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours a day, additional hours may be required depending on project requirements. 
• Travel requirements - travel will be required to attend team meetings and project commitments. 

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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