Title : Medical Equipment, Distribution Supervisor - Health Equipment Loan Program

Employee Working Location : In-person (Nanaimo / Courtenay, BC)

Employment Status : Permanent Full-time

Salary Band : $ 47,458 - $ 59,322 / year

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) – an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada’s Best Employers 2024, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment. 

In this role, you will :

• Oversee equipment distribution operations including but not limited to inventory and parts management, equipment reprocessing, customer and the client service site equipment delivery process.
• Provide expert technical advice to staff, volunteers, and health care professionals, pertaining to health equipment.
• Monitor program delivery to ensure performance standards and quality control are maintained.
• Ensure that all WHMIS Program requirements are adhered to for assigned sites.
• Participate in equipment cleaning, disinfection, inspection, repair, database, delivery, and installation as needed to meet operational requirements.
• Supervise staff and volunteers, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and equipment standards.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and support all program technical staff and volunteers.
• Collaborate with Partner Services on equipment-related issues including equipment inventory needs, repairs etc.
• Ensure that HELP fleet vehicles are maintained according to National fleet maintenance policies.

What we are looking for :

• Completion of a 2-year post-secondary diploma in a relevant field, 3 years of job-related work experience, and 2 years’ experience supervising employees and/or volunteers, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience working with a diverse population and an understanding of cultural issues.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.
• Mechanical, maintenance, assembly or repair experience.
• Ability to be self-directed and to manage multiple priorities.
• Computer proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Medical equipment repair experience is considered an asset.

Working conditions :

• Frequent travel around the region is required.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 lbs.
• Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
• If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).
• Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position and operation.

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