Purchase - Inventory Coordinator, FTR

TransLink; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Transit Police is seeking a dedicated individual for inventory management and procurement of uniforms and equipment. The role involves maintaining inventory systems, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with safety guidelines. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in warehouse settings and a strong understanding of inventory management systems. This position requires on-site work and offers a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in warehouse and inventory management.
• 6 months in a law enforcement/military environment.

Responsibilities

• Procure police uniforms and equipment for sworn members.
• Maintain inventory and manage purchase orders.
• Liaise with vendors and prepare budget reports.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Inventory Management

Occupational Safety Guidelines

Education

Grade 12 Completion

Tools

Wisetrack

Job description

Metro Vancouver Transit Police ("Transit Police") is a leader in regional public transit policing, operating across 22 communities. It provides policing services to all transit modes: Bus, SeaBus, SkyTrain, and West Coast Express. In partnership with cross-regional partners, Transit Police aims to prevent crime and offer coordinated police services to transit users throughout the region. The department values a workforce that is responsive to and reflective of the diverse communities it serves.

Union Affiliation

Transit Police Professional Association.

Responsibilities

The role involves procuring police uniforms, equipment, weapons, and related items for sworn members, maintaining inventory, providing orientation to new members, issuing items, conducting research on equipment, utilizing electronic tracking tools, developing vendor relationships, monitoring budgets, and maintaining electronic inventory systems. Specific duties include sourcing supplies, managing purchase orders, tracking expenditures, updating inventory records, conducting physical inventories, managing replacement schedules, liaising with vendors, and preparing budget reports. The position also provides uniform and equipment orientation to new members, issues uniforms and equipment, and conducts research on in-use equipment and uniforms. Additionally, the role involves participating in departmental committees and creating vendor repositories.

Qualifications

Education: Grade 12 completion plus courses in Microsoft Office, inventory management systems, and knowledge of occupational safety guidelines in law enforcement/military environments.

Experience: At least one year in warehouse and inventory management, including policies and procedures; plus six months in a law enforcement/military environment using inventory systems like Wisetrack. An additional six months of on-the-job training to familiarize with Transit Police policies is required.

Other Information

The recruitment process involves demonstrating minimum qualifications and experience, followed by a standard interview including scenario and behavioral questions.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

Work Designation

Resident; primarily on-site work.

Rate of Pay

Wage: $5,339 to $6,398 per month.

Conditions of Employment

Must possess or obtain and maintain an enhanced security clearance.

How to Apply

Apply via the 'Apply' button on the webpage or visit www.translink.ca/careers. Save your cover letter and resume as a single PDF before uploading. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For application assistance, see the System Requirements & FAQs at http://www.translink.ca/careers.

Transit Police are committed to employment equity.