Courier Driver

Requisition ID: 414777  

Position Number: COURIERSEL_99

Posting End Date: Open until filled

City: Selkirk

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority 

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Selkirk Regional Health Centre  

Department / Unit: Regional Courier

Job Stream: Non-Clinical  

Union: MGEU 

FTE: 0.00  

Anticipated Shift: Days 

Salary: As per collective agreement 

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation. 

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Regional Director, Materials Management, the Courier/ Driver is responsible for the distribution and delivery of supplies and equipment for sites and services in the region. The position of Courier/ Driver functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 11
• Practical experience in operation of truck preferred.
• Minimum 1 year related experience
• Valid Manitoba Class “5” drivers license with a good driving record.
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be in good physical and mental health to meet the demands of the position.
• Ability to do considerable walking, heavy lifting and pushing
• Ability to operate required equipment
• Ability to inter-relate well with other staff and departments
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professional ethics and confidentiality at all times
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.