Assistant - Service Centre

Title:Service Centre Assistant

Location: Kentville, Nova Scotia

Employment Status: Temporary, Part Time (21 hours per week) - 12 Month Term

Salary Band:$18,000 to $22,501/ year based on 21 hours per week

The Canadian Red Cross, an iconic brand and one of the most inspirational not-for-profit organizations on this planet, is seeking a Service Centre Assistant.

You have a passion for helping others, and want to work with other dedicated individuals? By applying, you are taking a big first step to be part of an exciting organization.

At the Canadian Red Cross, we are guided by our fundamental principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. We help people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience.

Starting with the hiring process, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons to apply, particularly Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized people, and people with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and others who share our values and contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

As a Service Centre Assistant you will work in collaboration with the Service Centre Coordinator and the Senior Manager, Community Health Programs to coordinate the specific community health programs in the Kentville Service Centre.

In this role, you will:

• Work with the Service Centre Coordinator to help coordinate the day to day delivery of the Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) and support cleaning of health equipment as needed.

• Maintain inventory records on loans, returns and statistics in accordance with HELP program policies and procedures

• Liaise with long term care nursing facilities for the overall delivery of the Specialized Health Equipment Loan Program (including delivery and pick up of health equipment)

• Coordinate day to day administrative functions such as ensuring financial transactions are completed and all information flow to public is timely and accurate.

• Support other Red Cross initiatives, as needed, to provide for a coordinated team effort to meet the needs of the vulnerable in our communities

What we are looking for:

• The minimum qualifications for this job are completion of post-secondary education or diploma in a health-related field with one to three years of job-related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple issues simultaneously in a complex client-based environment.

• Sound decision making abilities, combined with strong organizational skills, are essential.

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, in English is mandatory.

• Demonstrated computer proficiency and administrative skills.

• Previous experience working with volunteers or seniors considered an asset.

• Ability to do medium to heavy lifting

• Valid driver’s license to travel within Nova Scotia and a satisfactory driver’s abstract is required.

• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Checks are required.

Working conditions:

• Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position and operation (the CRC will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground)

If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please notify us as soon as possible. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.