Administrative Assistant (Program Clerk - General)

This role requires a minimum of 50% on-site presence. Additional on-site work may be required based on business needs. On-site expectations are subject to change and may be adjusted on a temporary or permanent basis. 

Job posting ID: 9373

​Employment status: Temporary part-time

Possible schedule/FTE: 0.8 
Position's anticipated start date: 2026-11-16 
Position's anticipated end date: 2027-12-31 

Classification: CUPE 1846 - CAL
Salary/Rate of pay: $21.81

Application deadline: 2026-10-30 

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

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.


• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own. 

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

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary Part Time Program Clerk to join our dynamic Collections Operations West team in Edmonton.

The Collections Operations West team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by providing administrative support to all program activities within the Collections and Supply Chain Team.  The Program Clerk will provide support in accordance with all regulations, standards and good manufacturing practice. 

In this role, you will be responsible for administrative support to all program activities within the Collections and Supply Chain Team. You will support in accordance with all regulations, standards and good documentation practices.

Formula for success

• Data entry and database maintenance.


• Maintaining accurate records.


• Filing. 


• Scheduling and Timekeeping for unionized employees.


• Paying invoices.


• Clerical tasks for other departments as assigned. 


• Performs other related duties as required.

Desired skills and education

• Completion of a secondary school program


• Minimum of two years of recent related office or scheduling/timekeeping experience


• Experience with Document Management would be an asset.


• Proficiency in the use of personal computers within a Windows operating system. Intermediate skill level required, using M365 applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint and Outlook software


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


• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written, in English are required


• Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships within a team environment as well as with departmental staff, and management.


• Excellent customer service skills are critical, including effective listening skills and the ability to respond effectively


• Strong organizational and time management skills, being able to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities within short timelines


• Exceptionally strong attention to detail in all aspects of work

What we offer you

• Percentage in lieu for vacation and paid holiday's.


• Pension Plan.


• Employee discounts, wellness program, and much more.

What you can expect 

• This role will have a requirement to be onsite at Canadian Blood Services location at least 50% of the time/days of the week if tasks permit. 


• Shifts for this role are Monday to Friday 7am-1:30pm


• Physical requirements for the role include the ability to lift weights up to 10 kgs (22 lbs). 

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives. 

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

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.  

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add [email protected] and [email protected] to your safe senders list. 

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

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