Job Description

Your opportunity
By joining the Kardium team, you can help make a difference in the lives of millions around the world. We have developed a ground-breaking medical device for the diagnosis and treatment of the most common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation – which can cause stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications.

Kardium’s mission is to deliver the best treatment for atrial fibrillation. To achieve this, we have developed The Globe® Pulsed Field System – we have a fantastic technical team that has developed a product with strong, unique, and customer-valued differentiators versus other solutions on the market. We have built connections with key opinion leaders who are already using the Globe System and are helping to tell our story.

We are seeking a Materials Handler who is primarily accountable for storing, moving and staging materials, monitoring and replenishing POU inventory, ensuring inventory transactions are accurately completed and assisting with inventory cycle counts and inventory variance reconciliation. Support for production is the primary direct accountability. Timely response, organization and attention to detail are keys to success.

Please note, this opportunity is a on-site work arrangement, located in Burnaby, BC.

Meaningful work you will be a part of
Your responsibilities will include:
• Identify, label, and store materials in designated warehouse locations in accordance with inventory control procedures
• Perform accurate inventory transactions in the ERP system, including receipts, transfers, issues, returns, and adjustments
• Move materials and sub-assemblies safely between warehouse, clean manufacturing, and cleanroom locations
• Prepare, clean, package, and stage materials for cleanroom entry in compliance with applicable procedures
• Pick, kit, and stage materials for production work orders and other operational requirements
• Monitor warehouse stock levels, point-of-use (POU) inventory, and Kanban locations, initiating replenishment activities as required
• Support warehouse operations related to engineering changes, inventory disposition, and material relocation activities
• Conduct cycle counts, investigate inventory discrepancies, and assist with inventory variance reconciliation
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure all material movements are properly documented and traceable
• Assist with receiving, unloading, inspection coordination, and put-away of incoming material shipments
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy, material flow, and process standardization
• Operate material handling equipment and follow all warehouse safety and housekeeping requirements
• Provide general warehouse and logistics support as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you bring to the team
Our Kardium team is smart, creative, and passionate about developing cutting-edge medical devices to help improve people’s lives. We work in a collaborative environment based on trust and respect. We understand that only by working together can we solve what was thought unsolvable.
You will be successful in this role because you possess these attributes:
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a materials handling or inventory control role
• Highly motivated and organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Attention to detail with capability to analyze complex inventory transaction records
• Knowledge of and experience working with inventory management systems (Kanban, etc.)
• Basic understanding of ERP/MRP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Proficient English communication (written and oral) skills
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment is desirable
• Able to work a flexible schedule when required
• Occasional physical activity including lifting/carrying boxes up to 40lbs (18kg)

Compensation
Kardium has listed the total cash compensation range (base salary + 5% Retirement Savings Plan contribution) that we expect to pay applicants for this role, as of the time of this posting. Pay offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. For candidates with more or less experience than listed above, the pay range will be adjusted.
As a permanent employee, you will also participate in Kardium’s stock option plan.
• $24 - $28 CAD per hour (including 5% RRSP)

Your Benefits & Well-being
The total cash we’ve listed for this position includes a base salary, plus an annual contribution to a Retirement Savings Plan account to help support your financial goals.
Comprehensive medical & dental coverage for all permanent employees – effective as of Day 1, with no waiting period.
Work-day flexibility – we offer a flexible work environment for daily working hours. In addition, we provide 3 personal days per year.
Support for you (and your dependents) overall well-being.
Family building – we provide top up for maternity leave, adoptive leave, and parental leave for non-birthing parents. Employees can also enroll in benefit coverage for fertility drug treatment.
Career progression and learning support.
Professional membership support.

Life at Kardium
What makes us a great place to work?
1. Our Purpose
2. Our People
3. Our Culture

At Kardium, we embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we’re committed to inclusion and equity at every level. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of all communities.
We collaborate with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), as volunteer-led groups who share a common dimension of diversity and come together to provide support, education, and other opportunities across Kardium. Examples of our ERGs include Women ERG, Pride ERG, Race Ethnicity & Cultural Heritage (REACH) ERG, Truth & Reconciliation ERG, Persian ERG, Chinese ERG, Barangay Kardium (Filipino) ERG, Irish ERG, Brazilian ERG, and Early Career at Kardium ERG.
As part of your application, we encourage you to note if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations). There will be an optional section in the application form where you can provide this information to the recruitment team.

And our employees think we are great too – check out Glassdoor to learn more!