Stores Clerk A - Supply Chain Operations

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Stores Clerk in the Central Zone, Halifax. The role entails organizing inventories, picking and packing orders, delivering supplies, and operating warehouse equipment and company vehicles up to 28 feet.

The position is casual relief with shift flexibility and requires SAP familiarity or willingness to learn. Applicants should have a Grade 12, at least one year of automated material management experience, a valid driver\'s license, and strong

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 1 year experience or training in automated Material Management Service; SAP preferred.
• Valid class 5 driver\'s license with clean driving record.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing education.
• Proficiency with common computer software and programs.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; leadership abilities.
• Familiarity with SAP is preferred.
• Experience in central stores/purchasing and inventory control is an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel to multiple NS Health facilities within Central Zone.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing, coordinating and controlling inventories and supplies.
• Enter and pick orders, pack, label, shrink wrap and stage orders for shipping.
• Deliver supplies to NS Health locations; operate warehouse equipment and vehicles up to 28 feet.
• Support loading/unloading, cycle counts and special projects as required.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and safety practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-directed work

Leadership

Planning and organization

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Req ID: 229074

Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII

Department: SCO Distribution QE2

Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 1

Union: NSGEU Admin Professionals Position

Posting Closing Date: 15-Nov-26

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Supply Chain Logistics Manager, the Stores Clerk assists in the organization, coordination and control and delivery of inventories and supplies in support of health care services throughout Central Nova Scotia. Duties may occasionally include distribution of supplies to other sites in Central Nova Scotia. Duties include: managing supply closets, entering and picking orders, proper packing, labeling, shrink wrapping and staging of picked order for shipping, receiving and putting away incoming shipments, delivering supplies to other NSH locations offsite and keeping the warehouse clean. The incumbent will also be responsible for operating and maintaining warehouse equipment, e.g. electric pallet jacks, manual pallet jacks, etc. and operating employer supply vehicles, including trucks up to 28 feet in length. Other duties may be assigned as needed, such as the loading/unloading of devliery vehicles, cycle counts and special projects, as well as the organizing and delivering of stock and non-stock items, some of which may be Dangerous Goods. The Stores Clerk ensures that the principles and practices that guide our work such as the mission, vision, values, expected behaviours, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and inter professional collaboration are integrated within the services they provide and through the messages they deliver.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Minimum of one (1) year experience or training in an automated (computerized) Material Management Service is required. (SAP preferred, Healthcare sector an asset)
• A valid class 5 driver's license with a satisfactory clean driving abstract
• Willingness to participate in ongoing education programs
• Working knowledge and proficiency with a variety of computer software and programs
• Demonstrated planning, organizational, priority setting skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment and also effectively within an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills as well as leadership skills
• Working knowledge of the SAP computer system is preferred
• Previous experience in a central stores/purchasing environment preferred
• Knowledge of inventory control preferred
• Demonstrated working knowledge of and current relevant experience with Microsoft Office
• The ability to travel to multiple Nova Scotia Health facilities within the Central Zone for Supply Chain related responsibilities
• PLEASE NOTE: This position requires considerable standing, moving, bending, kneeling, and lifting of heavy and awkward objects
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure that you resume is up to date and includes all relevant experience, training and certifications.

Hours

• Casual relief; no guaranteed hours
• Hours of work are Monday - Friday between 8am-4pm; no evenings or weekends available

Compensation And Benefits

$21.99 - $23.63 hourly

Once You've Applied

This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

Nova Scotia Health's Employee Career Advice (ECA) Program supports internal employees in their career development and progression with résumé-building, interview skill development, resources and advice for optimizing job searches, and more. Employees can book a one-on-one meeting or view upcoming workshops on the ECA Intranet page or via email at [e-mail] .