Canadian Red Cross Looking for Logistics Supervisor at Greater Toronto Area, ON Full Time

Location: Markham, GTA

Employment status: Casual (2 months)

Hourly rate: 25.81$

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC), an iconic brand and one of the most inspirational not-for-profit organizations on this planet, is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to join our Emergency Management Department.

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 who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.

The incumbent will supervise the work of the responders placed under their responsibility. Working with the Field Operations Manager or SCL Manager, the incumbent will be involved in the team’s planning and organizing the delivery of a service as assigned.

In this role, you will:
Responsibility 1. Manage the SCL resources, materials, supplies and equipment required for the operation

Assess resource requirements, ensuring the appropriate SCL processes are followed;

Conduct needs assessment with Operations/Site Manager to determine immediate, short and long-term needs;

Conduct procurement as required and in accordance to the CRC Procurement Policy and the Procedures Manual and the Society Contract and Signing Authority (CASA) levels and delegated budget levels during response;

Organize and supervise the delivery of services as assigned;

Responsible for demobilization and repatriation of supplies and equipment;

Facilitate operational briefings and debriefings during a response with the logistics team;

Provide timely formal and informal performance feedback to volunteers that report directly to the SCL Supervisor;

Responsibility 2. Organize inventory, warehousing and stocks management processes

Manage inventory, ensuring adequate stock when opening site, maintaining appropriate level of stock during response and completing a close of operation inventory/reconciliation;

Observe routine precautions in the handling of goods, materials and equipment including use of required personal protective equipment and hand hygiene;

Assist with identifying needs, location, with negotiating condition and coordinating warehousing agreements;

Maintain an accurate inventory, provide daily stats or any other datas required by the operation;

Maintain logs, statistics and financial documentation, as required;

Responsiblity 3. Organize transport required to support the operation

Manage the transportation service unit:
Responsible for safety considerations for vehicles, inspections, record maintenance;

Manage the dispatch of CRC and rental vehicles;

Coordinate shipping of goods and transfers between sites locations;

Manage the demobilization of the fleet;

Maintain logs, statistics and financial documentation, as required;

Communicate, report on progress and evaluate the provision of transportation services, as appropriate.

Responsibility 4. Planning and Preparedness

Participate in the recruitment and engagement of SCL Responders;

Participate in SCL team member orientation & training;

Contribute to and update the response plan and supplier agreements, as needed;

Contribute to ensuring response supplies are properly stocked, available and conducts inventory reviews as required;

What we are looking for:
This position requires completion of Grade 12 and/or post-secondary education in a related field, a minimum of one to three years of work-related experience in logistics, procurement and/or supply chain management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in supervising a team is required.

Computer literacy – Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Knowledge of procurement, transportation, warehousing or distribution;

Understanding of Red Cross role in disaster response, relief and recovery, an asset

Language requirements vary – must be able to deliver services as appropriate in English or French

Customer Service Skills – Excellent interpersonal skills, including handling interactions with colleagues, suppliers, and the public

Leadership skills – give clear instructions and delegate, make informed decisions, able to problem solve, provide coaching and feedback to volunteers, support team environment

Communication skills – verbal and non-verbal cues, active listening, clearly able explain self and confirm understanding from others

Attention to detail – accuracy in completing forms, giving information, completing necessary paperwork

Ability to work well within a team – share information, be helpful, respectful, approachable, build strong relationships

Dependable – Timely, takes initiative and ownership of work, completes tasks without being asked or with little supervision

Remains calm during a crisis – Don’t allow emotions to get in the way, don’t take things personal, stay positive, respond decisively and take accountability

Current Standard First Aid certification, or willingness to take training

Ability to lift and carry goods weighing up to 50lbs or assist in carrying goods weighing up to 80lbs

Ability to climb stairs, as well as transition frequently in and out of a vehicle

Working conditions:
Potential for responding in disaster areas, as well as difficult and unstable conditions (environmental, physical, social, etc.) and uncomfortable conditions (noise, odours, smoke, humidity, vulnerable clients). These stressful rapidly changing environments with limited information to make decisions have the potential to affect the physical and psychological state of the responders on site.

Potential for basic or hardship living conditions/accommodations

The incumbent may need to stand for several hours.

Ability to respond during non-traditional hours (i.e. late night or weekends) and long hours of work in a demanding context.

Ability to be on-call when scheduled, as required.

Ability to respond in local community (3 days minimum) and outside of their community (10 days minimum

Personal protective equipment will be supplied, as required.

This position requires a valid Drivers License and a satsifactory Drivers Abstract

Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.

If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).

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).

This position is open until filled, however qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Qualified applicants who apply after the selection process has started, may be held for a second review if needed OR reviewed for alternative roles. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply and thank you in advance.

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.