Logistic Supervisor

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of BC Emergency Health Services, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at BC Emergency Health Services, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all patient and employee safety aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Logistics, this position (Logistics Supervisor) is responsible for the coordination of and workflow practices within the Logistics Department including supervising staff, overseeing the sanitizing and processing of medical equipment, supplies and vehicles, asset and inventory management, improving logistical processes to maximize resource availability and ensure workplace health and safety and quality assurance in accordance with in accordance with applicable legislation and BCAS/BCEHS policies and procedures.
What you’ll do

Supervises designated staff including: work assignments, orientation and training requirements, ensuring safety and security of the immediate work area, establishing individual and team goals, ongoing monitoring and evaluating performance, reviewing work, travel expense/allowance approval, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures, facilitating resolutions to problems, and referring unresolved issues to the Manager.
Ensures operational needs of the Logistics department are met by scheduling staff including maintaining and approving timekeeping/payroll records in accordance within the establish budget and BCEHS policies/procedures and collective agreement requirements.
Ensures all safeguards are taken for the safety of all areas of the organization, ensuring procedure is followed and PPE is used during high level decontaminations, such as HIV, Hepatitis, or Norwalk.
Ensures efficiencies are utilized to maximize availability of the fleet and medical equipment to the organization for proper deployment, maintenance, sanitizing, decontamination and stocking on behalf of the Logistics Department.
Coordinates the availability and delivery of vehicles and/or equipment for public relations presentations, driver training, emergency, service centers and other operational purposes. Coordinates the movement of the fleet to and from the service centres and for operational purposes and, on occasion, directly to incidents.
Orders pre-hospital supplies using an established inventory system and ordering process. Receives stock and investigates/reviews deficient orders. Maintains stock rotation and stockroom storage to ensure inventory for operational needs. Review, evaluate and make recommendations for new items for stocking and use in pre-hospital care.
Monitors inventory and expenditure of supplies including data input of inventory on hand/stock re-orders into computerized system(s).
Following process and procedures; reviews, investigates and forwards all vehicle and equipment checks and reports to the appropriate area as required.
Oversees preventative maintenance on various medical equipment in accordance with defined standards, policy and procedure.
Carries out audits/reviews of completed vehicle and equipment checks and sanitizing/decontamination activities. Ensure that quantities are replenished, stocked and accounted for following policies and procedures, and to ensure that routing and deep cleaning activities comply with protocols, standards and policies.
Using established processes, responds to and investigates various requests/inquiries/complaints, including analyzing data and conducting interviews. May be required to report findings and make recommendations such as implementing equipment and process changes within his/her area of responsibility.
Provides logistics and asset management software systems administration including quality assurance and coordinating software and/or hardware maintenance of the asset management system and monitor for potential problems, establish history library, and develop/implement contingency plans.
Prepares a variety of comprehensive reports as well as collects/compiles research data, for a variety of stakeholders/leaders/departments for the coordination of services provided by the Logistics Department. Recommends improvement opportunities to the system and ensures compliance/ participates in quality assurance programs.

May be required to work rotating shifts, scheduled for overnight travel. May also be required to fill Ambulance Readiness Technician (ART) shifts if required due to workload or unscheduled absences.

Must have the physical ability to perform all functions required to clean, sanitize and stock ambulances and other BCAS vehicles including lifting 40kg.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

Qualifications

Grade 12 plus three years’ recent, related experience including one year in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid Class 5 driver’s license REQUIRED
Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Emergency Health Services contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies

Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

Skills & Knowledge

Mathematical aptitude.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to supervise.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to attain and maintain approved PPE certification, including but not limited to N95 & PC4 certification.
Ability to compile, analyze data identifying trends and developing recommendations.
Knowledge of Incident Command or Incident Management Practices
Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time Wage: $33.35 / Hour Location: Stn 140 Victoria Closing Date: Applicants accepted until position is filled Hours of Work: 0800-1600 (Monday-Friday) Requisition #: 206333E

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at [email protected].

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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