Storekeeper

McGill University; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Nova Scotia is hiring for a Store Administrator role. The successful candidate will manage store operations, maintain inventory, and assist customers. Candidates need to be bilingual with a DEP in Business Administration and have experience with inventory management software. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly salary of $26.18 - $32.46.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lift heavy boxes and move heavy objects.
• Demonstrated ability to work in PC environment using word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of kitchen produce items.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and administers the operations of a store.
• Maintains inventory and prepares purchase requisitions.
• Communicates with others to receive or transmit information.

Skills

Bilingual written and spoken

Proven interpersonal skills

Service oriented and client focused

Knowledge of Minerva, Marketplace and Banner

Education

DEP - Business Administration

DEP - Office Systems

Tools

Inventory management software

PC environment

Job description

Position Summary

Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, administers the operations of a store. Receives, verifies and sells merchandise. Provides information to and assists customers. Prepares purchase requisitions. Maintains inventory. Maintains files and prepares reports.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees and administers the operations of a store. Receives, identifies and verifies merchandise. Provides information to and assists customers.
• Maintains inventory. Uses inventory management software. Prepares purchase requisitions for the replacement of stock. Contacts suppliers or searches catalogues to determine price and additional details concerning new items.
• Makes claims with transport companies if delivered merchandise has been damaged.
• Maintains files appropriate to the activities of the unit, such as invoices, order number, receiving date, shipping date, etc. Prepares reports.
• Is responsible for cash and makes cash deposits.
• Verifies ledgers, statements and supporting documents.
• Communicates with others in order to receive or transmit information.
• Handles and stores merchandise or special products that require some knowledge of spontaneous combustion, toxicity, fragility, rapid deterioration, contamination, etc.
• According to requirements and established procedures, arranges stock. In case of emergency or in order to replace outdated material, suggests substitutes available in the store.
• Controls and carries out the lending and renting of tools, equipment, furnishings, and devices. Ensures that they are kept in good condition and that they are repaired or replaced as necessary.
• Oversees the delivery of merchandise following an established schedule and coordinates special deliveries by transmitting the necessary details to the persons concerned.
• Maintains equipment and instruments. Ensures cleanliness of work areas.
• Uses equipment necessary for the handling, shifting, or moving of material, such as a hand truck, forklift, hydraulic platform, etc. Uses office equipment such as a typewriter, computerized information system, calculator, photocopier, fax machine, etc.

Knowledge of French and English. McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

Bilingual written and spoken. Knowledge of Minerva, Market place and Banner. Knowledge of kitchen produce items. Proven ability to lift heavy boxes and move heavy objects. Proven interpersonal skills, service oriented and client focused. Demonstrated ability to work in PC environment using word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.

Additional Information

Shift: 6:45 am to 2:45 pm

Minimum Education and Experience

DEP - Business Administration 2 Years Related Experience / DEP - Office Systems

Hourly Salary

(MUNACA Level D) $26.18 - $32.46

Hours per Week

33.75 (Full time)

Supervisor

Finance Officer

Position End Date (If applicable)

Deadline to Apply

2025-10-02

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].