Stores Clerk - Logistics, Supply Chain Operations

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Baddeck; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Stores Clerk to support Western Nova Scotia health care services from Victoria County Memorial Hospital. You will manage inventories, pick/pack orders, label shipments and help with receiving and stocking items.

This temporary part-time role requires Grade 12, SAP familiarity, a valid driver's license and willingness to participate in ongoing training. Willingness to travel within the Western Zone and light to moderate lifting is expected.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year in automated material management preferred.
• Valid class 5 driver's license with clean abstract.
• Proficiency with computer software and MS Office.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Organize, coordinate and control inventories and supplies.
• Enter and pick orders, pack, label and stage for shipping.
• Receive, stock and deliver supplies to NSH locations.
• Operate warehouse equipment (electric/manual pallet jacks).
• Travel to multiple NSH facilities within Western Zone as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to participate in training

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT long-assignment (30%) x 1

Req ID: 228781

Location: Eastern Zone, Victoria County Memorial Hospital

Department: SCO Stores VCM

Union: CUPE Admin Professionals Position

Posting Closing Date: 6-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 Western Nova Scotia. Duties may occasionally include distribution of supplies to other sites in Western 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

• 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 and 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 Western 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

Hours

• Long assignment part-time position; 21 hours bi-weekly
• Approximately 24 months

Compensation And Benefits

$23.88 - 26.35 hourly

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

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, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.