Storesperson - Atlantic region

Department of National Defence/Ministère de la défense nationale; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal government department in Dartmouth is seeking a Storesperson Services professional to manage warehouse operations. The role requires experience in a warehouse or shipping environment and a solid background in customer service. Applicants must possess a high-school diploma and have competencies in handling hazardous materials. This position is on-site and demands the ability to work independently in a varied environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the procedures relating to shipping and receiving.
• Experience using the Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS) or similar SAP software for inventory or resource management.

Responsibilities

• Working in a warehouse environment with minimal supervision.
• Handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Supervising when necessary.

Skills

Experience working in a warehouse, shipping environment or distribution center

Experience providing customer service in a warehouse environment

Demonstrating integrity and respect

Thinking things through

Working effectively with others

Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Communication – writing, expressing ideas, active listening

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent (CAEC or GED)

Tools

Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel and Outlook

Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS) or similar SAP software

Job description

Job Opportunity – Storesperson Services

We are looking to build a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada’s population. A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and used to staff identical or similar positions in Gagetown (NB), Gander (NL), St. John’s (NL), Dartmouth (NS), Greenwood (NS), and Halifax (NS) only.

All positions are on‑site. If you take pride in your work and are passionate about providing excellent service, we want to hear from you.

Selection Processes

• 25-DND-EA-NAST-536226-A (Atlantic)
• 25-DND-EA-NAST-536226-B (Eastern)
• 25-DND-EA-NAST-536226-C (National Capital Region)
• 25-DND-EA-NAST-536226-D (Ontario)
• 25-DND-EA-NAST-536226-E (Pacific)
• 25-DND-EA-NAST-536226-F (Prairies)

Locations for Immediate Vacancies

• Gagetown
• Gander
• Halifax
• Greenwood

Application Dates

• Second round of applications: August 6 2025
• Third round of applications: October 1 2025

Positions to be Filled

• Number to be determined

Essential Qualifications

• EX1: Experience working in a warehouse, shipping environment or distribution center.
• EX2: Experience providing customer service in a warehouse environment.

Competencies

• CO1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
• CO2: Thinking things through
• CO3: Working effectively with others
• CO4: Showing initiative and being action‑oriented
• CO5: Communication – writing, expressing ideas, active listening

Asset Qualifications

• AE1: Possession of a high‑school diploma or equivalent (CAEC or GED)
• AOC1: Valid Control and Packaging of Hazardous Material certification
• AOC2: Valid Dangerous Goods certification
• AEX1: Experience working with hazardous materials including handling, storage, and disposal.
• AEX2: Experience in the procedures relating to shipping and receiving.
• AEX3: Experience in the maintenance and disposal of inventory.
• AEX4: Experience using the Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS) or similar SAP software for inventory or resource management.
• AEX5: Experience supervising.
• AEX6: Experience using Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• AEX7: Experience working or volunteering in a mixed civilian and military environment.

Conditions of Employment

• Secret security clearance and reliability status security clearance
• Valid provincial/territorial driver’s licence
• Forklift operator’s qualification (DND 404 Driver/Operator Permit)
• Safe lifting of items up to 20 kg
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Work overtime as pre‑authorised
• Travel for training purposes (occasionally for extended periods of time)
• Use of CSA approved safety footwear and other PPE
• Work in a warehouse environment with minimal supervision
• Work in confined spaces, climb ladders and on elevated devices

Application Process

• Step 1: Read the entire advertisement and click “Apply Online”.
• Step 2: Attach your résumé and answer the screening questions.
• Step 3: We will review your qualifications and contact you for further assessment if relevant.

To apply online, submit your application via the GC Jobs portal. If you cannot submit online, contact the recruitment team for approval to apply via an alternate means prior to the closing date.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team. Selection may be based on self‑declared belonging to an employment equity group (Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women). Spouses or common‑law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces members may also be considered.

Employment Equity Declaration

In the Employment Equity section of the online application, indicate the employment equity group(s) you belong to.

Legal and Ethical Considerations

Applicants may be contacted and asked to submit further information. All information obtained will be used to evaluate the applicant. All correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential. Artificial intelligence, including ChatGPT, is strictly prohibited during the assessment. Plagiarism and the use of unapproved internet resources will result in elimination from consideration.

Applicants must comply with the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics. Reference links: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html, https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049, https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32627.

Note

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.