Requisition ID: 385134
Position Number: 20037932
Posting End Date: July 29, 2025
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Health Sciences Centre
Department / Unit: Supply & Distribution Traffic
Job Stream: Non-Clinical
Union: CUPE
Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 08/01/2025 - 08/01/2026
Reason for Term: Other Leave

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Manager, Warehouse and Traffic, the incumbent is responsible for transporting assorted goods, materials, equipment, furniture and waste as described in procedures and according to established schedules or as directed by the Dispatcher.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in the operation of motorized material handling equipment required.

EDUCATION (DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE)

• Minimum Grade 12 Manitoba Standards, required.
• Must complete and maintain recognized WHMIS training.
• Must complete an in-house instructional course on safe lifting practices.
• Ongoing participation in relevant seminars and course relating to Warehouse and Traffic operations and customer service, required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Knowledge of the Health Sciences Centre complex preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills required.
• It is expected that the individual conduct his/herself in a manner that is consistent with the customer service approach.
• As Supply & Distribution Services is a custodian of the HSC’s goods, it is critical that the individual brings with them the qualities of honesty and integrity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Position requires considerable bending, stretching, walking, pushing and lifting.
• Repetitive lifting of boxes containing I.V.’s (30 lbs.) and photocopy paper (50 lbs.).
• May be required to work in cramped conditions (compactor area, incinerator).
• Requires pushing or pulling carts and palettes that may weigh up to 2,100 pounds across carpets and hard surface flooring, off and on elevators, up and down ramps.
• Must wear hardhat and ear protection.
• Required to handle hazardous/ dangerous goods in accordance with WHMIS regulations.
• Exposure to temperature variations (i.e. moves to Finance building).
  This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.
  We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
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Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process