Driver 3

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

• Utilizing your experience with driving and transportation you will ensure that blood and blood products are transported in accordance with safety measures and procedures and are kept at an appropriate temperature. You will also ensure the safety of employees, donors and/or volunteers travelling with you.
• Drawing on your knowledge of safe transportation procedures and your attention to detail, you will conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure equipment is in proper working order, and accurately complete all required documentation.
• Leveraging your customer service skills, you will assist the collections team by greeting and helping donors book or rebook appointments as required.
• You will assist with setting up systems and Wi-Fi connections for mobile events by utilizing your familiarity with technology and aptitude for learning new programs.
• Utilizing your superior interpersonal and communication skills you will work with staff to carry and set up/dismantle equipment and supplies. You will also load and unload equipment and supplies at donor centre sites and upon return to centre.

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid British Columbia, class 4 unrestricted drivers license and a clean commercial drivers abstract from within the last 30 days.
• Minimum 24 months verifiable professional driving experience as a commercial vehicle driver, within the last 3 years.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new systems and programs.
• A willingness to learn procedures in a regulatory environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English. A second language is considered an asset.

• Safe vehicles are provided with stringent maintenance schedules and inspections.
• Payment in lieu of vacation.
• Payment in lieu of holidays.
• Premiums paid according to the collective agreement.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.
• Variety in your job, including ongoing training and development.

• Shifts/hours - must be flexible to accommodate assigned shifts which are based on operational needs; length of shifts varies according to the event which takes place at Canadian Blood Services fixed and mobile donor centers. Shifts include days, evenings, weekends, overnights and statutory holidays.
• Current schedule, shifts range from 4-10 hours, overtime may be required. Monday to Sunday. Start times could be any time between: 06:30-1745hrs. End times could be any time between: 1530 - 0330hrs. Rest days: Sunday/Monday or Monday/Tuesday or Tuesday/Wednesday or Wednesday/Thursday or Thursday/Friday or Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday. Overnights may be required during shift coverage as elected by the employee.
• Travel will be required to attend mobile events. Travel will be required to Salmon Arm, Kamloops, Penticton, Vernon, West Kelowna.
• Physical capability to load, unload, push and carry heavy clinic equipment and supplies. This will include stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting up to 23 kg (50 lbs.), pulling, and pushing up to 136 kg (300 lbs.) on a wheeled platform.
• Strong culture of mutual respect and integrity.

Canadian Blood Services