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Job summary

The Supply Technician coordinates the purchasing and acquisition of supplies, equipment, and instruments for the ophthalmology operating room. They manage inventory levels, handle instrument repairs, and collaborate with vendors and clinicians to ensure patient care.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 226436 Location: Central Zone, Centennial Building - QEII Department: OPCZ PERI Ophthalmology OR Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 Union: NSGEU Admin Professionals Position Posting Closing Date: 23-Sep-26 About The Opportunity Under the direction of the Health Services Manager and the OR Product Coordinator, the Supply Technician is responsible for the coordination of purchasing and acquisitioning of supplies, equipment, instruments as well as coordination of instrument repairs and replacement for the operating room. Processes associated with inventory management are a key component of this role. This position deals directly with vendors, the purchasing department, clinicians, MDR and management. The incumbent requires excellent interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. They must have strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast paced and often stressful environment. They hold the responsibility of ordering implants and other specialty surgical items while maintaining appropriate inventory levels. Their actions have a direct impact to surgical patient care. About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Diploma in Business Administration or Supply Chain Logistics, or one year related experience required (including budgetary control and inventory management) Strong computer skills required (proficiency in Microsoft Office) Familiarity with Materials Management/SAP systems preferred Experience working in an OR environment preferred Independent decision maker who is self-directed and accountable for decisions Excellent written and oral communication skills required Must have the ability to work in an environment of constant change that is often stressful. Customer service and relationship focused a must Attention to detail Ability to trouble shoot emergency product requirements Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Hours Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Approximately 12 months Compensation And Benefits $24.34 - $27.54 hourly 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 Admin Professionals 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.

What you’ll do

The Supply Technician coordinates the purchasing and acquisition of supplies, equipment, and instruments for the ophthalmology operating room. They manage inventory levels, handle instrument repairs, and collaborate with vendors and clinicians to ensure patient care.

Requirements

Candidates require a diploma in Business Administration or Supply Chain Logistics, or one year of related experience in inventory and budgetary control. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, while familiarity with SAP and experience in an OR environment are preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Travel Insurance • Long-term Disability Insurance • Life Insurance • Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Listed skills

• SAP · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Inventory Management
• Purchasing
• Budgetary Control
• Microsoft Office
• SAP
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Troubleshooting
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Logistics
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership