Logistics Technician

Status - Temporary Full-Time - Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months - 8 months - Type of Position - a Replacement - Start Date - Immediate - Salary - Per hour - Salary Grade - $33.53 - $36.45 - Department - York Region -> Community & Health Services -> Paramedic and Seniors Services - Location - EMS Logistic&Schd Shift Worker - 80 Bales Drive East - Sharon, ON L0G 1V0 CA (Primary) - Job Description (E) **ABOUT US** Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada - and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources. **WHAT WE OFFER** Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace - aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls. - Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions. - Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations. - Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation. - Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership. **ABOUT THE ROLE** Reporting to the Superintendent Equipment and Supplies, and under the guidance of the Team Lead Logistics, is responsible for providing daily logistic support, customer service, inventory management through the use of computerized inventory and asset control systems; repairing/maintaining/inspecting medical equipment such as oxygen regulators, suction and lifting equipment; cleaning and decontamination of all medical equipment and vehicles, providing minor repair to vehicles and property and related quality assurance/control measures to assist in compliance with Provincial Acts and Regulations, Municipal By-laws, Regional Policies and Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) Certification standards. **WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING** - Completes proper processes and documentation for deficiencies with equipment including lock out procedures, internal tracking, escalation to management staff if necessary (suspicious activity or unknown) and follow up. - Monitors medical equipment inventory, follows preventative maintenance requirements and supports the manufacturers in performing maintenance and repairs in accordance with manufacturer standards, warranty, recall, MOHLTC Provincial Equipment Standards and Regional policy and procedures. - Performs 40 point mechanical pre-shift inspection of ambulances and other vehicles in accordance with Ontario Highway Traffic Act and Regional policy and procedures. - Assists with ordering, receiving and stocking of medical supplies and equipment in the warehouse facility by stock rotation, cycle counting, warehouse organization, warranty and recall situations. - Stocks equipment bags and vehicles with medical supplies for frontline Paramedic staff according to MOHLTC Provincial Equipment Standards by checks on each medical supply for name, concentration, lot number, expiry date, and other pertinent information. - Performs peer to peer cross checking of stocking procedures with medical supplies, equipment and standardization processes for quality control based on operational and safety standards. - Completes reports in computer tracking systems and follows up on requests in a timely manner. - Communicates in a timely and effective manner, responds to meeting requests and manages own schedule including training, vacation and time off. - Responds to inquiries and resolves concerns, as appropriate, from frontlin