Casual Mail & Supply Distribution Clerk

CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

Posting End Date: April 22, 2024

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: McDermot

Department: Environment

Union: CUPE FS

Hiring Status: Casual

Anticipated Start Date: May 27, 2024

FTE: Casual

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Hourly Salary: $20.090 /$20.694/$21.314/$21.952/$22.612/$23.291

Job Summary:

The Mail and Supply Distribution Clerk is responsible for receiving and distributing incoming mail and processing of outgoing mail and performs general physical activities in order to distribute and deliver incoming and outgoing supplies and packages to individual departments within CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB).

Primary responsibilities will include but not limited to:

•  Providing central mail processing and distribution services for all department within CCMB.
•  Loading, unloading, sorting and moving shipments by hand or using material handling equipment.
•  Verifying, accepting, counting, logging, and distributing all incoming and outgoing goods and packages adhering to all safety and health regulations and safe work practices.

The incumbent is required to participate in the accomplishment of organizational goals and departmental objectives as established by the department. This position requires maintaining patient confidentiality/privacy at all times according to CCMB policy, and must follow information and confidentiality guidelines at all times.

Qualifications :

Education

• High School (Grade 12) Diploma from an accredited educational institution or equivalent

Experience

• 2 years of related experience, preferably in a health care environment
• Health information management systems computer experience
• Previous experience with receiving, storage, and distribution of supplies and packages
• Physically able to perform the essential duties of the job and lifting up to 50 lbs

An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills and Abilities

•  Excellent organization, communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
•  Ability to function independently within the roles scope of responsibility.
•  Ability to function as a “positive” team member in a multidisciplinary setting

Preferred

•  Familiarity with Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
•  Related courses in supply handling, distribution and inventory
•  Experience in inventory records and control
•  Previous experience working or volunteering in a healthcare setting

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

•  Physically able to perform the essential duties of the job and lifting up to 50 lbs
•  Physical ability to tolerate constant standing, walking, bending, and heavy lifting which includes repetitive lifting and pushing or pulling of boxes from floor to shelving (50lbs) across carpets on and off elevators and up and down ramps is required
• Repetitive hand, arm and shoulder motions required and as well as long periods of standing
•  May be required to handle dangerous goods in accordance with WHMIS regulations
•  May be required to work in cramped conditions where carrying items over obstacles and twisting motions are necessary
• Exposure to temperature variations

Other

•  Must have satisfactory employment record
•  Must be legally able to work in Canada
•  Ability to speak French

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment. If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.