Specialist - Tissue

Location:

Ottawa, ON, CA, K1G 4J5 Winnipeg, MB, CA, R3E 3R4 Brampton, ON, CA, L6T 5M1 Sudbury, ON, CA, P3A 5W8 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CA, B3B 0H7 Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, V6C 3K4 Calgary, AB, CA, T3N 1S5 Ancaster, ON, CA, L9K 1S4 Toronto, ON, CA, M5G 2M1 Saskatoon, SK, CA, S7H 2X1

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work to meet the needs of our organization. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time.

Job posting ID: 8602

Employment status: Temporary full-time
Position's anticipated start date: 2026-06-01
Position's anticipated end date: 2027-06-29

Salary/Rate of pay: $86,400 -$101, 700

Application deadline: 2026-04-27

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, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own.

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.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary full-time Specialist - Tissue to join our dynamic Organ & Tissue Donation & Transplant team.

As the national coordinating agency for the Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation (OTDT) health care services in Canada, Canadian Blood Services' OTDT program collaborates with partners and stakeholders to develop and strengthen the foundational elements that contribute to high-performing OTDT 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.

In this role, you will execute, and lead activities related to the tissue donation and transplantation workstream within Canadian Blood Services. This role also executes and leads activities related to Canadian Blood Services' role as national coordinating agency for OTDT.

Formula for success

Leveraging your excellent leadership skills, you will execute, and lead activities related to the tissue donation and transplantation workstream of Canadian Blood Services.
Utilizing your superior interpersonal and communication skills you will ensure that the activities and decisions of the OTDT program and Canadian Blood Services are well-understood by senior leaders, executives and stakeholders (internal and external).
You will prepare documents and reports to support tissue donation and transplantation system and related engagement activities.

Desired education and skills

Completion of post-secondary education in a relevant discipline form a recognized academic institution.
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.
Experience contributing to the planning and execution of high-profile meetings for senior leaders and executives, including the development of briefing notes, reports, position papers, and other documents to support system-level priority setting and decision-making.
Experience in OTDT and/or tissue banking is an asset.
Strong leadership experience with a history of managing project timelines, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Excellent writing skills, including ability to write and develop accurate and concise documents with attention to detail.
Presentation skills, including ability to deliver presentations and information sessions to senior leaders and executives.
Excellent record keeping, time management, and organizational skills, and ability to train and support colleagues and stakeholders on procedures and best practice.
Experience in health care or a regulated environment an asset.

What we offer you

Payment in lieu of vacation and benefits.
Annual performance award up to 6%.
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 Canadian Blood Services location 40% of the time/days of the week.
Work hours are Monday to Friday, 37.50 hours per week, 7.50 hours per day.
Occasional travel may be required for training and team building purposes.

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 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.

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.

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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