Storesperson Term

Job Requisition Id: 186240

Business Function: Trades and Technical

Primary City: Halifax

Other Location(s):

Province: Nova Scotia

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Status: Term, This is a 6-month term position.

Language Requirement: English or French Essential (Either/OR)

Number of Vacancies 1

Salary: $31.16

Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/12/2024

All qualified candidates will be considered however preference will be given to Indigenous people (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) or persons with a disability. This is a special measure employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

Job Description

If you have the ambition, talent and drive, consider a career at Canada Post. Reporting to a more senior level position, the Storekeeper supports mail operations by managing maintenance and operating supplies. The storekeeper will operate the stores in a safe and hazard-free manner and manage the maintenance and inventory information systems to effectively plan and control materials in conjunction with maintenance activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Order parts and/or materials required
• Ensures and maintains adequate inventory levels
• Receive shipments and inspects for damage, quality and quantity
• Conduct periodic stock counts to compare actual levels versus system levels
• Investigate sources of errors and take corrective action
• Prepare goods for shipment
• Coordinate with appropriate end users to identify and plan material requirements
  
  

Job Responsibilities (continued)

• Operate Material Handling Equipment (i.e. Forklift)
• Store and handle materials using appropriate techniques (i.e. dangerous and hazardous material)
• Manage and administer maintenance & inventory information systems as required to ensure accuracy of information, and proper planning and forecasting.
• Be required to lift and carry items weighting up to 22.7 kilograms (50 lbs)
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
  
  

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in inventory management or materials management in an industrial environment, or in a related field.
  
  

Knowledge

• Industrial safety practices and procedures
• All phases of inventory cycle counts and associated activities.
• Standard shipping and receiving practices, warehousing management practices related to storage and issue of spare parts and inventory.
• Standard procurement practices and procedures for the replenishment of inventory items.
  
  

Physical Abilities

• Must be able to safely lift items that weigh less than 22.7 kilograms (50 pounds)
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Operate a computer and use programs such as Windows, MS Office, MS Excel.
• Maintain inventory control, parts ordering, receive shipments, disposal of surplus stock.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Perform minor preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Operate motorized material handling equipment
  
  

Other Information

If applicable, you will be asked to attach to your profile a copy of a current driver’s abstract (dated within the last 30 days) and pass a CPC administered Road Assessment. If requested, the driver’s abstract is required in order to consider your application and can be obtained from your local Ministry of Transportation office.

Safety Sensitive Positions

This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position and has additional requirements under Canada Post's Substance Use Policy.

Employment Equity

Canada Post will represent Canada’s diversity and provide a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces and celebrates our differences. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and/or functional limitation. Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and/or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental/psychological, and memory.

Conflict of Interest

The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations. Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.

Accommodation

Canada Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you are contacted by Canada Post regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you have any restrictions that need to be accommodated. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Important Message

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as Canada Post cannot make assumptions about your education and experience. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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