Canadian Blood Services Hiring For Logistics Dispatcher at Winnipeg, MB Full Time

Employment Status: Regular full-time

Classification: MGEU

Hourly Rate: $20.83

Application deadline: Position posted until filled

This position is open to: Internal and External applicants

Somewhere in Canada there’s a life you can save.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving the lives of Canadians. Thousands of Canadians depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

Join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference every day.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular Full-Time Dispatcher to join our dynamic Supply Chain team in Winnipeg. In this role you will incorporate lean practices in the safe distribution of blood products and transportation of staff, donors, and volunteers. You will also ensure that fleet repairs, maintenance and resources are deployed in a fiscally responsible manner. Collaboration, respect and integrity are essential in this role.

Key responsibilities include:
Review, plan and coordinate vehicle and staff resources to meet daily operational requirements

Ensure vehicle maintenance is in accordance with Canadian Blood Services Transportation Rules and Procedures Manual

Facilitate the resolution of day to day operational issues, consulting the supervisor/manager for direction as appropriate

Initiate, post and revise Driver’s daily work schedule to accommodate changing work flow within department to meet all tasks including staff and donor shuttles, mobile transportation, hospital deliveries and centre functions

Build and foster professional relationships with vendors, internal and external customers

Serve as the first point of reference in resolution of day to day centre and mobile related issues; problem solve and redirect resources required

Required Skills:
Completion of a secondary school program

Current experience (within the last 3 years) in a Dispatcher role or related position within a Logistics environment is required

Current (within the last 3 years) experience in a customer service environment is required

Experience in a Manufacturing and/or Supply Chain Operations environment would be an asset.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, being able to exercise tact, sound judgement and discretion when dealing with others

Strong organizational and time management skills; manage multiple tasks with competing priorities

Must be willing to obtain Class 4 MB license and provide commercial drivers abstract

Benefits

Starting rate: $20.83/Hourly

Paid vacation, and benefits

Choice of defined contribution or defined benefits pension plan

Employee discounts, wellness program, and much more

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! 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 (such as testing) will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.