OR Supply Chain Technician - Materials Management - Regular Full-Time

OR Supply Chain Technician - Materials Management - Regular Full-Time

Requisition Number : ORSUP

Posted : July 31, 2026 Full-Time Locations

Showing 1 location

Whitehorse General Hospital
5 Hospital Road
Whitehorse, YT Y1A3H7, CAN

Description

Regular Full-Time Position (1.0FTE)

This position is at the L05 level with an hourly pay range of $33.93 to $42.93

(PSAC Bargaining)

Reporting to the Manager, Material Management, this position is responsible for the supply chain functions of the Operating Room (OR) Department including, but not limited to the procurement of equipment and supplies with purchase orders and managing Operating Room inventories for the Yukon Hospital Corporation (YHC). The incumbent is also responsible for the effective management of various medical loaner equipment including sending equipment for repair and obtaining replacement loaner equipment. This position also arranges ordering of loaner equipment for surgeries and keeps records of consignment items for reorder.

This position is responsible for accurate organization, inputting data and documentation of daily purchasing and receiving activities. This position also researches products for the Operating Room and works in conjunction with the Clinical Care Manager OR/ER, Manager, Material Management and the Senior Procurement Officer to help evaluate various procurement options.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

In depth knowledge of purchasing principles, practices and methods In depth knowledge of inventory control principles and practices Knowledge of computerized purchasing and inventory control systems Knowledge of general office practices and procedures Basic knowledge of Operating Room and related supply chain needs Strong interpersonal and communications skills both written and oral Strong problem solving and organizational skills Solid computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Good research skills, including sourcing through vendors and internet searches Ability to work under pressure and prioritize workload Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity

The successful applicant is required to have completion of Grade 12 or equivalency along with a minimum of two or more years’ experience providing procurement related services in an institutional setting; one to two years supply chain experience preferably in a healthcare setting; and a valid class 5 driver’s license with a clear driving abstract. An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be considered.

The following are considered desirable: knowledge of the Meditech system; completion of, or working towards completion of, a diploma/certificate from a recognized procurement body such as the Supply Chain Management Program (SCMP).

#J-18808-Ljbffr
Back to blog

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...