Courier (Union) - Casual - St Catharines, On

LifeLabs is the largest community diagnostics laboratory in Canada, serving the healthcare needs of Canadians for over 50 years. Our team members are truly centred around our customers, and we know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us.
Consistently named one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes, LifeLabs has also been recognized for having an award-winning Mental Health Program from Benefits Canada. The passion and commitment of over 6,000 diverse and innovative team members unites and motivates us to ensure our customers receive high quality tests and results that they can trust.  Agile, customer-centred, caring and teamwork: we live these values every day in what we do to support our customers and healthcare providers, driving forward our vision of empowering a healthier you.
Make a difference – join the LifeLabs team today!
LifeLabs is currently looking for a Courier to provide specimen transport for physicians and other healthcare providers in St Catharines, ON.
  
 As a Courier, you will be the LifeLabs brand ambassador on the road, demonstrating the important service LifeLabs provides to the community while maintaining our established reputation. Please note that all our units have a Telematics system in them to monitor driving. 
  
This is a casual role. We expect our selected candidates to be flexible for all hours and all shifts. 
  
In this role, you will: 
-Safely transport specimens in a timely manner to preserve specimen integrity, while ensuring a high level of maturity, customer service, and accountability in various driving conditions, rural or urban areas, during daytime and evening hours. 
-Represent the LifeLabs brand with professionalism and integrity by providing a positive experience at every touch point. 
-Utilize LifeLabs technology to access and complete on-line readings and training, read emails and complete timecards. 
-Ensure customer satisfaction by handling all situations with professionalism. 
  
The right person for this role will be effective in a fast-paced environment while managing physical demands such as lifting or maneuvering up to 50 pounds. Some key qualities include responsible, professional, and reliable. Other requirements include: 
-High School Diploma or equivalent 
-A full valid driver’s license and clean driver’s record 
-3 years of driving experience with a full valid license 
-Excellent interpersonal and communications skills 
-Ability to work a specified route schedule 
-Flexible work hours and availability for sudden shift changes 
  
We are looking for passionate individuals who share in the importance of our values: Customer Focus, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, and can live these values with us every day. 
  
Drive your way to a fulfilling future. Apply today. 
Hiring Range: $17.90 to $22.26 
The hiring range has been established, however, the final salary recommendation will be determined based off the level of experience, education requirement, external market conditions and internal equity.  
Retirement Savings Plan: 
The LifeLabs plans provide members with an easy way to save for retirement. By participating in the plan, you receive contributions made to your account on your behalf from LifeLabs. 
Vacation Entitlement: 
In this position, you will be entitled to vacation pay, which will be applied to each pay. 
Employee Giving program: 
Designed to support any employee who donates, fundraises or volunteers for a Canadian Registered Charity or Non-Profit Organization. 
In addition, LifeLabs offers professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs - WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc. - and Optional Health-related Benefits. 
Make a difference - join the LifeLabs team today! 
At LifeLabs, we strive to create an inclusive and equitable workplace where our team members and the communities we serve feel accepted, valued, and respected.
In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, your recruiter or email careerslifelabs.
Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs’. Vaccinations may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be fully vaccinated with the current Government approved COVID-19 vaccinations.