Inventory Clerk

Public Health Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Ontario is seeking an Inventory Clerk in Toronto to provide inventory management services, including ordering, storing, pick/pack, shipping, receiving, and warehousing of materials within a laboratory setting. The role requires handling TDG regulated items and maintaining accurate stock records.

Responsibilities include receiving goods, matching to packing slips, updating Sage Accpac, operating forklifts, and ensuring safe storage of hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• TDG regulations knowledge and safe handling.
• Stock keeping procedures and inventory control.
• Entering goods received into systems and matching to PO.
• Proficiency in MS Word/Excel and general data entry.
• WHMIS for toxic substances handling.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unpack, count and store supplies per specs.
• Match goods received to packing slips and update ERP.
• Maintain inventory records and generate reports.
• Palletize, pick, pack and ship goods to internal/external customers.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Ensure safe storage of hazardous materials and delivery docs.
• Process replenishment and reorder requests.
• Coordinate courier and freight shipments.

Skills

TDG knowledge

Stock keeping

Data entry

MS Office

WHMIS

Oral communication

Education

High school diploma

Forklift certification

ERP experience (Sage)

Tools

Sage Accpac

Job description

Inventory Clerk Location: Toronto-661 University Department: Inventory Management

The Role:

To provide inventory management services which includes ordering, storing, pick and pack activities, shipping, receiving, and management of raw materials, components and finished products as well as warehousing and processing of items.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receives, unpacks, count, track and checks incoming laboratory and other supplies, ensuring that goods are either stored or delivered as per specifications and completed related paper work such as signing delivery slips;
• Match goods received against packing slips and enters goods received into computer system, matching against applicable purchase order and advises Procurement staff of discrepancies (e.g., back orders, quantity issues, missing items) for resolution;
• Maintains various documents including records of received goods including packing and delivery slips as per retention policy;
• Puts away warehouse products or completes internal delivery of supplies as required within the central lab and shipping of product to regional labs, ensuring appropriate documentation is completed and retained;
• Ensures that all perishable goods, gas cylinders, solvents and acids are properly stored secured and delivered according to established safety procedures;
• Prepares inventory and stock replenishment documentation or requisitions for warehouse and other storage areas;
• Pulls stock of various components from shelves to provide staff to assemble kits forms shipment to external clients, ensuring stock levels are maintained;
• Print picking slip, prepares packaging, picks, packs and ships goods against requisitions received from internal and external customers;
• Handles goods, completes waybills and arranges for courier and freight shipments to external and internal customers;
• Maintains inventory records and controls, generating of reports as required and monitoring stock levels periodically and annually;
• Identifies and coordinates the return of damaged or spoiled/expired goods to suppliers;
• completes appropriate documentation and coordinates transportation;
• Operates and maintains forklifts and other heavy equipment in the performance of work;
• Performs other duties including visual check on warehouse safety;
• Ensure solvents and acids are properly stored, secured, and delivered according to established safety procedures;
• Provides coverage and coordination for replenishment of warehouse stocks items including purchase and expediting of orders;
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations and customs documentation, PHOL training and certification in the handling of dangerous goods;
• Knowledge of PHOL stock keeping procedures and practices to process, maintain and ship supplies and to maintain the stockroom;
• Knowledge of supply tracking and inventory control including the use of relevant data systems (Sage Accpac);
• Computer proficiency in the use of database inventory control systems and basic knowledge of MS office Word and Excel;
• Knowledge of WHMIS to handle toxic substances.
• Oral communication and interpersonal skills to arrange rush transport jobs with the PHOL transportation service provider;
• Oral communication and interpersonal skills to respond to inquiries and status of goods from PHOL central and regional sites;
• Oral communication skills to advise procurement staff of short shipments and other issues as they arise.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma and certificate to operate forklift and heavy equipment;
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in a similar role;
• Experience with ERP systems such as Sage is preferred.

Attributes and Competencies:

• Works within established warehouse procedures and relevant safety regulations;
• Ensures requisitioning and replenishment of inventory into daily picking locations, reconciling quantities vs availability;
• Enters all goods received into computer system, matching against applicable purchase order and resolving related discrepancies (e.g., back orders, quantity issues, missing items) in conjunction with procurement;
• Fills client orders after checking daily backorder and inventory reports prior to picking and shipping quantities based on review of these reports;
• Flags issues to management in a timely manner and informs manager of possible backorder/possible low inventory issues before they occur.
• Works in a warehouse setting within a laboratory facility where there is frequent potential for exposure to hazardous.
• Frequent requirement to work within established timelines and in some case rush deadlines for the transport of goods.

Duration: Contract (Fixed Term), 5 month(s)

Hours of Work: Full time, 40 hours per week

Compensation Group:Ontario Public Service Employees Union Compensation Range :$27.21 - $29.16

Posting Date: 09-8-2026 Closing Date: 09-19-2026

PHO is committed to ensuring equity in employment. Our goal is to create a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to ensure our services and communications are accessible to all individuals. Any candidate who requires a job posting in an alternative format may email a request to [e-mail]. Once an applicant has been selected for an interview, they can inform PHO about any accommodations they may require at any stage of the interview process. Public Health Ontario (PHO) is an agency of the Government of Ontario dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of all Ontarians and reducing inequities in health. We link public health practitioners, front-line health workers and researchers to the best scientific intelligence and knowledge from around the world. With our partners in government, public health and health care, we provide the scientific evidence and expert guidance that shapes policies and practices for a healthier Ontario. PHO has locations across Ontario, including 11 laboratory sites.