Storesperson - National Capital Region

Department of National Defence/Ministère de la défense nationale; Quebec; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal government agency in Canada is seeking candidates for warehouse positions. Responsibilities include customer service and handling hazardous materials. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be fluent in both English and French. The role involves adherence to security clearance and safety requirements. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment emphasizing diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in procedures relating to shipping and receiving.
• Willingness to work in a warehouse with minimal supervision.

Skills

Customer service in a warehouse environment

Experience working in a warehouse or distribution center

Communication – writing, active listening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS)

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Update

Update: Please note that the third wave of applications will take place on October 1, 2025, instead of September 3, 2025.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Application timeline

• July 9, 2025 – Pulling applications to fill immediate needs in Ottawa.
• August 6, 2025 – Second round of applications.
• October 1, 2025 – Third round of applications.

How does this work?

1. Read the entire advertisement. If you are interested, click “Apply Online”.
2. Tell us about yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions.
3. We will carefully review all your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we may contact you for further information or assessment.

Self‑Declaration of Employment Equity

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self‑declaration. Count yourself in and self‑declare by indicating the employment equity group(s) you belong to within the online application.

Interest in other locations

In support of mobility and accessibility, we invite those who are interested in indeterminate opportunities and able to work onsite from Department of National Defence locations other than those listed on this poster, to apply on the regional selection processes for those locations.

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)

Work environment

Working in Canada’s National Capital Region means being at the heart of the country’s public service, surrounded by natural beauty, rich culture, and a strong sense of purpose. It’s a region where bilingualism thrives.

Positions to be filled

Number to be determined.

Essential qualifications

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

Competencies

• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action‑oriented
• Communication – writing, expressing ideas, active listening, and use of assistive technology.

Language requirements

• English – Essential
• French – Essential
• Bilingual Imperative AAA/AAA
• Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
• Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Asset qualifications

• Possession of a High school diploma or equivalent such as a Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) or a GED (General Educational Development).
• Possession of a valid Control and Packaging of Hazardous Material certification.
• Possession of a valid Dangerous Goods certification.
• Experience working with hazardous materials including handling, storage, and disposal.
• Experience in the procedures relating to shipping and receiving.
• Experience in the maintenance and disposal of inventory.
• Experience using the Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS) or similar SAP software for inventory or resource management.
• Experience supervising.
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience working or volunteering in a mixed civilian and military environment.

Employment equity

The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada’s population. We encourage self‑declaration of belonging to Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women. Veterans and Canadian citizens or permanent residents are preferred, with Nunavut Inuit prioritized for a job located in Nunavut.

Conditions of employment

• Secret security clearance
• Reliability status security clearance
• Possession of a valid provincial/territorial driver’s licence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DND 404 Driver/Operator Permit including forklift operator’s qualification.
• Ability to safely lift large items up to 20 kg.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as pre‑authorised.
• Willingness to travel for training purposes (occasionally for extended periods of time).
• Willingness and ability to wear CSA approved safety footwear and other PPE.
• Willingness and ability to work in a warehouse environment with minimal supervision.
• Willingness and ability to work in confined spaces, climb ladders and on elevated devices.

Application process

Our organization will only accept online applications through the GC Jobs portal. If a limitation or special circumstance prevents you from submitting an online application, you must contact us and receive prior approval to apply via an alternate means.

Other information

Selected candidates will be required to meet all essential qualifications and conditions of employment and will be administered the oath before appointment. Candidates must provide a valid email address that remains functional throughout the selection process.