Lead Hand - Patient Transport

Requisition ID: 412604   

Position Number: 20091836  

Posting End Date: October 22, 2026

City: Winnipeg  

Employer: Shared Health 

Site: Health Sciences Centre  

Department / Unit: Patient Transport Services    

Job Stream: Clinical Support   

Union: CUPE   

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP   

FTE: 1.00   

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends   

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75  

Annual Base Hours: 2015   

Salary: $22.975, $23.633, $24.315, $25.019, $25.742, $26.487

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Manager, the incumbent:

1. Assists in the organization and coordination of the workflow to ensure efficient utilization of resources, and carries out day-to-day operations in the absence of the Manager. 
2. Responsible for supporting the daily reconciliation and oversight of morgues within the Centre and liaises with other stakeholders as required. 
3. Carries out assigned Patient Transport functions.

Experience

• Minimum three years’ experience in a supervisory position, preferably in a hospital environment required.
• Minimum of one-year experience as Patient Transport Assistant within a hospital environment preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete Grade 12 education, Manitoba standards required.
• Completion of recognized course in management or supervision an asset.

SPECIAL TRAINING:

• Basic computer skills required.
• Family and Friends CPR training preferred.
• Must successfully complete on the job Cushman Cart Training within three months.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently with an aptitude for process improvement and customer service.
• Must have demonstrated the ability to provide direction to others in a respectful and professional manner.
• Must possess good analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must be able to delegate responsibilities fairly and appropriately.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity required.
• Periods of continuous walking and standing.
• Lifting, turning and transferring of patients (some in excess of 270 kgs) required.
• Considerable bending, pushing, pulling and lifting required in the transport of equipment (10-270 kgs) within the Centre.
• Must be able to adjust to unforeseen circumstances and/or fast-paced situations.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases and occasional adverse weather conditions.
• Compliance with workplace safety precautions required.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.