Associate Director, Collections – Canadian Blood Services

Job Title: Associate Director, Collections

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job Description: Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate will be working at the 4750 Oak Street office in Vancouver in a mixture of on and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities.Job category: Supervisory and management
Job posting ID: 6764​Employment status: Regular full-timeClassification: PTS/MGT/IT B
Salary/Rate of pay: $127,250 – $143,538Application deadline: 2025-01-03
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 .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 Regular Full-time Associate Director, Collections to join our dynamic Collections Operations (West) team. The work of an Associate Director, Collections is integral to Canadian Blood Services role as Canada’s Biological Lifeline.The Associate Director, Collections oversees the effective operations of the donor centres in their assigned region, providing clear direction and expectations to the centre management team to meet overall regional plans and corporate objectives. This position contributes to the planning, development, implementation, support, and evolution, of the donor centres, while driving continuous improvement of regional operations, while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, and CBS policies, procedures and practices.The Associate Director, Collections is responsible to ensure that the regions are appropriately resourced, and organized through plans and structures, and has all required capabilities to deliver upon operational requirementsFormula for success:

• Utilizing your strong leadership skills, lead and coordinate regional operations, aligning with corporate goals, building stakeholder relationships, and ensuring risk management while empowering team decision-making.
• Leveraging a continuous improvement approach, drive operational excellence, focusing on productivity, donor experience, and employee satisfaction, collaborating with leadership and teams to implement strategic initiatives and ensure consistent, efficient service delivery.
• Using your exceptional business acumen, contribute to financial planning, resource allocation, and cost management for regional operations, optimizing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drawing on your collaborative skills, represent regional collection interests in strategic planning and organizational change initiatives, fostering cooperation and effective communication with cross-functional partners.

Desired Education and Skills:

• Post-secondary level education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution, preferably a degree in Science, Engineering, Business, Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience at the leadership level.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Excellent team building, interpersonal and management skills are essential.
• Knowledge of GMP, Quality Assurance, Occupational Health and Safety procedures.

• Experience in Clinic Services and Lean Management Principles are required.
• Excellent computer, accounting, and problem-solving skills are desirable.
• Strong communication skills in English are essential.
• Strong business acumen is required.
• Demonstrated leadership capability to support a team that is located remotely throughout Ontario.

What you can expect:

• You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week/7.5 hours per day.
• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite primarily at 4750 Oak St. Vancouver, BC and regional donor centres at least 60% of the time.
• The role requires quarterly visits to all donor centres within the region as well as to the Head Office to attend meetings.

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.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 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.#LI-HYBRID
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Company Name: Canadian Blood Services

Salary: $127250 – 143538 per year

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