Canadian Blood Services Looking for Community Recruiter at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Job posting ID: 4998

Employment status: Temporary part-time

Position’s anticipated start date: 2023-10-10

Position’s anticipated end date: 2023-12-28

Possible schedule/FTE: .5

Classification: Unaffiliated

Salary/Rate of pay: $15.50/hr

Application deadline: 2023-09-21

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

Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

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.

If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

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.

About The Role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary part-time Community Recruiter to join our dynamic Donor Relations & Collections ONN team.

The Donor Relations & Collections ONN team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by collecting donor blood in a safe manner to enable safe products which save lives every day. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the efforts of diverse donor recruitment at community events. You will attend local events to raise awareness regarding the importance of donating blood and blood products and encourage people to donate blood. You will also work with staff to identify possible virtual events, activity targets and best practices for event execution. Awareness and promotion of stem cell on-line registration with appropriate target market will also be a requirement of the role.

Formula for success

• Experience with sales, promotions and/or marketing and dealing with the general public
• Ability to initiate conversation and speak comfortably regarding opportunities to get involved at Canadian Blood Services
• Create and execute a strategic recruitment plan that expands our new donor database
• Generate leads and build relationships by organizing daily work schedule to nurture warm prospects and finding potential new opportunities
• Source and attend local community events to recruit potential new donors
• Creating and sharing engaging content for regional social media accounts
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks while being flexible
• Strong personal initiative and a passion for the cause
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Desired education and skills

• Some post-secondary education, plus related experience or equivalent combination
• Preference will be given to those with an interest in Sales, Marketing or Public Outreach
• Experience with use of devices such as tablets and laptops
• Experience with use of social media
• Fluency in English
• Required: valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

What we offer you

• Payment in lieu of vacation
• Payment in lieu of holidays
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• Shifts include days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays
• Travel requirements – travel will be required to attend mobile events, and transportation will be provided by Canadian Blood Services.
• Travel requirements – travel will be required for attending events (mileage program if using personal vehicle)
• Physical requirements – ability to lift weight up to 10 kg (22 lbs.)

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.

Canadian Blood Services requires that all employees be fully vaccinated (COVID 19 vaccine doses as approved by Health Canada), subject to any medical or other human rights considerations. Persons who have been vaccinated outside of Canada must contact their local Public Health Unit in order to obtain a vaccine equivalency certificate.

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

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. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.