STUDENT - Storekeeper I

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal employer in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a motivated individual for material handling and inventory management. The successful candidate will receive, issue, and transfer materials while maintaining an effective inventory control system. Essential skills include effective communication, teamwork, and proficiency in computer software, along with a valid Ontario Driver's Licence. This role offers a chance to grow within a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive shipments and withdraw required material from stock.
• Maintain inventory control system.
• Reconcile computerized data with physical inventory.
• Process orders and related paperwork for other divisions.
• Load and unload materials and supplies.
• Conduct general caretaking duties.
• Operate forklift and van.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Minimal supervision

Customer service

Computer proficiency

Valid Class 'G' Ontario Drivers Licence

Education

Secondary school graduate or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor – Stores, and the technical direction and guidance of the Storekeeper II, receives and issues material in accordance with established procedures, and will transfer between stores.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives shipments and withdraws required material from stock, ensuring required commodity, size and quantity; posts issues and items received to stock record account in accordance with established procedures
• Maintains an inventory control system, ensuring that inventory is at approved levels
• Reconciles computerized data with physical inventory
• Processes orders and related paperwork for other divisions
• Loads and unloads materials and supplies
• Conducts general caretaking duties within all areas of the section
• Operates forklift and van
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Experience

• Must be a secondary school graduate or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Must be highly motivated and work well in a team environment
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner
• Proficient in the use of computers and current related software
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent
• Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• May be required to provide a successful driver’s abstract

GENERAL INFORMATION

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE

It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: [phone]

Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

SUMMER STUDENT REQUIREMENTS

If you are offered a position as a summer student, you will be required to show proof of completing a full-time academic year (September to April) in 2024/2025 at a school, college, university or other educational institution. You may also be required to show proof of validity of your driver’s licence, professional licences, and/or education when such certification constitutes a job requirement or corporate program requirement.