Job Description

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate must be located near a Canadian Blood Services site and will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

Job category: Human resources
Job posting ID: 8538

​Employment status: Temporary full-time
Position's anticipated start date: 2026-04-27
Position's anticipated end date: 2027-04-02

Classification: PTS
Salary/Rate of pay: $56,900 - $66,500

Application deadline: 2026-04-12

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Job specific cover letter.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues. 

If you’re looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and discover a role where your work is meaningful, your purpose is clear, and your impact is felt every day.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary Full-Time Coordinator, Total Rewards to join our dynamic Talent Programs team.

Our Total Rewards team designs and manages programs and practices that reflect and reinforce our commitment to attracting, motivating, and retaining talented, engaged, and productive employees.

In this role, reporting to the Associate Director, Total Rewards, you will provide program support to the team, coordinate activities across the Talent Programs department, ensure adherence to established practices, track deliverables, manage issues, maintain schedules, and prepare status reports. You will also identify and recommend enhancements to existing programs and processes, and provide leadership or support for various projects and initiatives.

Formula for success

• Leveraging your skills in research and analytics, you will provide comprehensive support to the Total Rewards team by preparing reports, presentation materials, and insights that enable the team’s operational needs.
• Applying your organizational strengths, you will coordinate departmental activities and initiatives, including tracking projects, monitoring deliverables, and preparing detailed status reports.
• Contributing your attention to detail, you will assist in developing program documentation such as standard operating procedures (SOPs), forms, presentations, submissions, training materials, and other project deliverables.
• Demonstrating your leadership in document management, you will support the team by ensuring proper formatting, filing, and archiving of project-related documents and maintaining document databases.
• Utilizing your administrative and coordination abilities, you will organize and maintain databases and records, including project documentation, progress reports, and issue and risk logs.

Desired education and skills

• Post secondary level education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution, preferably in business or project management, is required.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Experience in the project management lifecycle is an asset.
• Experience within Total Rewards or Compensation would be a definite asset.
• Strong organizational, administrative, analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Ability to work on cross-functional teams and foster team commitment to tasks.
• Desire to deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
• Working knowledge of project management principles is an asset.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.

What we offer you

• Percentage in lieu of benefits and vacation.
• Annual performance award up to 5%.
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at Canadian Blood Services location at least 40% of the time/2 days of the week.
• You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day.
• Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, workshops and events.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list.

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

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