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Assistant - Distribution - job post

Canadian Blood Services
3.6 out of 5 stars
4750 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 2N9
$29.52 an hour - Full-time
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Job details

Pay

  • $29.52 an hour

Job type

  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Weekends as needed
  • Evening shift
  • Day shift

Location

4750 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 2N9

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Vision care
  • Dental care
  • Paid vacation
  • Wellness program

Full job description

Job posting ID: 8921


Employment status:
Regular full-time

Possible schedule/FTE: 1.0
Position's anticipated start date: 2026-07-13
Number of positions available: 1


Classification:
HEU 180
Salary/Rate of pay: $29.52 (SD15)


Application deadline:
2026-07-02

  • 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, 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 Regular Full Time Laboratory Assistant - Distribution to join our dynamic Supply Chain Operations West team.

In this role you will be responsible for para technical functions of the Laboratory and may be assigned any of the duties and responsibilities listed below. Depending on the size of the Centre, complete rotation of duties may not be practical. You will adhere to all current operating procedure, practices good judgment in the performance of job responsibilities and promote Centre objectives through good interpersonal skills.

Formula for success

  • Drawing on your knowledge and laboratory experience, you will be receiving and storing blood, fractionation products and maintaining stock of distribution supplies in accordance with all Canadian Blood Services' Standard Operating Procedures and Good Documentation Practices
  • With your commitment to Excellence, you will be ensuring safety of blood products through an ongoing monitoring of product and product storage equipment (temperature, humidity variations, etc.) as well as performing recalls and removing outdated products
  • Utilizing your communication and your interpersonal skills, you will be issuing blood and related products to our customers such as Provincial Hospitals and other blood centers, and communicating with hospital team about orders placed as required
  • Applying your organizational skills, you will be batching and packing orders by priority and time of delivery to ensure compliance within established parameters for time and temperature limits during transit
  • Warehouse experience is an asset


Desired education and skills

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Strong multi-tasking skills, work ethic and ability to follow instructions precisely
  • Ability to communicate effectively with internal staff and external stakeholders in an effective and professional manner
  • Ability work with others in a multidisciplinary team environment, as well as independently with minimum supervision
  • Ability to work variable shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends
  • Physical ability to perform duties of the position (stoop, kneel, crouch, lift and carry boxes/cartons) and lifting up to 50lbs

What we offer you


  • Paid vacation
  • Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
  • Premiums paid according to the collective agreement.
  • Defined benefit pension plan.
  • Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

  • This is a Monday-Friday day shift, which rotates over a 4 week period between: 0630-1430, 0700-1500, 0800-1600, 0900-1700. This position is also part of the on-call rotation. Current on-call rotation is one week every five weeks (but frequency may change). On-call staff are available for urgent off-shift needs (urgent washed/deglyced red cells or empty shifts
  • Physical requirements for the role include the ability to lift weight up to 10 kg (22 lbs.).


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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