Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Perioperative Services
Reports to: Manager
Wage Range: $27.56 - $41.34 per hour.
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts: Mon - Fri @ 07:30 am to 3:30 pm
Status: Temporary Full-Time (End Date ~ January 31, 2027)
Closing Date: January 15, 2026

Job Summary

Working with the OR Supply Chain Supervisor and members of the surgical team, the responsibility of the Implant Specialist is to facilitate the overall cost effective management of implant consignment, non-stock specialty devices, loaner equipment, and other related material resources in the Operating Room.

Duties

The main responsibilities include:

• Working in the Pyxis Supply system to manage the automated and integrated ordering, receiving and re-stocking of implants and non-stock items.
• Collaborating and communicating with the OR Supply Chain Supervisor, Senior Buyer, Patient Care Coordinators and Vendors with regards to supply chain issues.
• Responding to and working with the OR Supply Chain Supervisor to resolve concerns regarding, pyxis technical and user support issues, par levels, back orders and substitutes and recalls.
• Generating Pyxis reports and providing analysis for cost effective par level recommendations.
• Coordinating the availability and return of loaners, patient specific implants, and trial items.
• Maintains Unique Device

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized post-secondary diploma program in Business Administration majoring in Operations Management; or Purchasing, or recognized equivalent
• Three (3) years inventory and management experience – required
• Computerized inventory system experience - required
• Operating Room Supply Chain experience preferred
• Excellent analysis skills to interpret and classify financial/ statistical information
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job including: standing, pushing/pulling carts, walking, reaching forward, reaching above and below the shoulders, lifting
• Effective organizational/prioritization skills, ability to plan work efficiently and effectively in a fast paced environment
• Ability to meet frequent deadlines and changing priorities
• Ability to work independently and be flexible and adaptable
• Experience working in Microsoft environment, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience working in an hospital environment, an asset
• Membership in AHRMM or a recognized supply chain organization an asset
• A recognized supply chain designation an asset

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.