Senior Stores Clerk

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Penetanguishene; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Public Service in Penetanguishene is seeking a Clerk 6 Supply for a temporary position up to 6 months, with potential extension. You will coordinate shipping/receiving, inventory control, and supervise inmates in the stockroom.

The role requires an Emergency First Aid/CPR Heartsaver certification and a valid forklift licence, plus knowledge of WHMIS and correctional procedures. Apply by Sept 16, 2026.

Qualifications

• Emergency First Aid and CPR Heartsaver certification is required.
• Valid forklift truck operator licence is required.
• Knowledge of shipping/receiving, storage, inventory management, and computerized records.
• Ability to operate a forklift truck.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the packaging and shipment of goods to customers.
• Coordinate the receipt of raw materials and finished goods from suppliers.
• Ensure goods are stored in stockroom in a secure, orderly manner.
• Maintain accurate, computerized inventory control records.
• Direct and supervise inmates in the day-to-day operation of the stockroom.
• Take appropriate action when improper inmate actions or activities occur.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Inventory Management

Stockroom Supervision

Health & Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Education

Emergency First Aid & CPR Heartsaver Certification

Forklift Operator Licence

Tools

Forklift Operation

Inventory Software

Job description

Apply By:Wednesday, September 16, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Central North Correctional Centre/Trilcor Industries

City:

Penetanguishene

Position(s) language:

Job term:

1 Temporary (up to 6 months, with possibility of extension)

Job code:

C51210 - Clerk 6 Supply (COR)

$28.23 - $31.44 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

About the job

In this position you will:

• co-ordinate the packaging and shipment of goods to customers
• co-ordinate the receipt of raw materials and finished goods from suppliers
• ensure goods are stored in stockroom in a secure, orderly manner
• maintain accurate, computerized inventory control records
• direct and supervise inmates in the day-to-day operation of the stockroom
• take appropriate action when improper inmate actions or activities occur

Mandatory requirements

• The ability to obtain an Emergency First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Heartsaver Certificate
• Valid forklift truck operator licence

Technical Knowledge:

• you have knowledge of practices and procedures relating to: shipping and receiving, storage and warehousing, inventory management and computerized inventory control of records
• you have the ability to operate a forklift truck

Security Knowledge:

• you have knowledge of security practices, techniques and procedures to ensure a safe and secure work area
• you have knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures such as Institution Standing Orders, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ministry of Correctional Services Act, Human Rights Code, to supervise offenders in a secured industrial operation and complete documentation
• you can obtain and apply knowledge of practical correctional theory and principles (e.g. offender supervision techniques, security restraint techniques, defusing hostile and aggressive behaviour techniques, and motivation techniques) to perform care, custody and control duties when supervising offenders

Health and Safety Knowledge:

• you can provide Emergency First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Heartsaver to respond to medical emergencies
• you have knowledge of the safe operation of material handling equipment including forklifts, pump carts and ladders

Organizational and Problem Solving Skills:

• you can identify issues and problems associated with a stockroom operation and make recommendations to the supervisor
• you can check safety devices on machinery and equipment for their efficient operation

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• you have the ability to supervise and instruct inmates and maintain discipline and security in a correctional setting
• you have the ability to communicate effectively with management

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:

• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services

Additional information:

Apply by:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 1501 Fuller Ave, Penetanguishene, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS
• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad.Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements forthis job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in therecruitment process, please ContactUs to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team willcontact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.