Student Dispatch Clerk - Portering Dispatch

Posting Period

Open:         December 20, 2024

Deadline:    January 9, 2025

Non-Union

Department Name

Portering Dispatch

The Student Dispatch Clerk is responsible for receiving and dispatching service requests for the transport of patients, charts, specimens, documents, pharmacy items, equipment throughout the hospital.

Rate of Pay: $18.75 per hour

Duration: May 2025 - September 2025

Hours of work: Up to 22 hours per week

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High standards of sanitation and safety
• Mature, professional, and responsible attitude
• Proven flexibility, adaptability and ability to manage change in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to work well and independently with minimum supervision in a team environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centred care
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's Vision, Purpose and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Requirements

• Must have successfully completed a grade 12 education or equivalent
• Must be attending full-time education in September 2025
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to work from the beginning of May until the end of August
• Must be available to work 24/7

All applicants would be required to submit the following documentation upon request

1. Copy of your Ontario Secondary School Diploma 
   • Completion of grade 12 requirements at the time of application submission is required 
2.  Proof of enrollment for attending full time education starting in September 2025 at an accredited University or Community College
3. Three work-related references which must be Supervisors or Managers.
   • If you do not have three work references, we will accept Teacher, Professor, or Volunteer supervisor references
4. Immunizations Requirements:

Successful candidates will be required to complete a health review which includes providing vaccination records or proof of immunity against Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (Chicken Pox).

In addition, candidates will need to provide documentation of a two-step Tuberculosis Skin test and proof of COVID vaccination as acceptable by the hospital prior to starting your employment with LHSC.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect.  LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.  Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.  Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca.

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.