Posted 5 days ago
Supply Aide - Eye Care Centre
@ Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is hiring a Supply Aide for the Eye Centre in Halifax's Central Zone. The role orders, receives, stores and ships supplies to keep the Eye Centre running. The position is permanent full-time at 75 hours biweekly, paid $23.07 to $25.16 per hour, with benefits and a defined benefit pension plan.
Pay:
$23.07–$25.16 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Order supplies to maintain Eye Centre operations
- Pack, ship, receive and sign for packages
- Stock supplies in proper storage areas
- Maintain and organize the supply room
Requirements summary:
- Grade XII or equivalent
- Current WHMIS certification
- Strong computer skills and SAP ordering knowledge
- High-volume, fast-paced work experience
- Ability to lift and move patients safely
- French is an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, Newcomers to Canada, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
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Our Values: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Courage, Accountability
Full company description
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you. Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia. Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
- LinkedIn followers
- 59,470
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,666
- Reported office locations
- 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9, CA
- Business categories
- Hospital
- Health Care
- Consulting
- Advertising
- Other recorded names
- Nova Scotia Healthcare System
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 2015 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 221 |
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Req ID: 228865
Location: Central Zone, Centennial Building - QEII
Department: OPCZ N.S. Eye Centre
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEU Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 16-Nov-26
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager and working under the direction of the Charge Nurse, the Supply Aide orders supplies to maintain flow and daily operation of the Eye Centre. Packing, shipping, receiving and signing for packages. Ensuring packages are correctly addressed and contain proper material ordered. Stock supplies in proper storage areas of the Eye Centre. Maintain the supply room and order items as required.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Grade XII or equivalent required
- Current certification in WHIMIS
- Strong computer skills required
- Knowledge of SAP for ordering
- Must be able to work in a high volume, fast paced environment
- Ability to lift and move patients using proper body mechanics and/or lifting devices
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Must have highly developed interpersonal skills
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Skills test may be included as part of the selection process.
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
Compensation and Benefits
$23.07 - $25.16 hourly
$26.05 with 25 years experience with the employer
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
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