Storekeeper

Put your planning, organizational, and record keeping skills to the test! Consider this opportunity with the Central North Correctional Centre where you will be responsible for the day-to-day storekeeping operations of the institution.

Note: this position requires working with and providing direction to inmates. Custodial Responsibility Allowance applies (K-1 salary note).

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What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• Purchase, receive and check incoming goods, products and equipment
• Stock items, maintain storage control, and fill stock requisitions and orders
• Assemble and pack goods and products for distribution and use
• Reconcile purchasing card statements
• Provide training, direction and supervision to staff and inmate helpers
• Update manual and computerized storekeeping databases
• Identify and recommend continuous improvement and procedural changes
• Provide training, direction and performance documentation when prioritizing and assigning work to staff and inmates

How do I qualify?

Mandatory Requirement:

• You possess a valid Forklift Operator's Certificate or able to obtain one upon hire

Specialized Knowledge and Analytical Skills

• You have knowledge and experience with stock-keeping practices and processes in order to supervise the receipt, storage, recording, control, security and distribution of stock, parts, products and equipment
• You have knowledge of tracking and inventory control practices and systems to ensure the accurate and up-to-date records
• You have experience with purchasing processes and practices
• You understand and can comply with relevant legislation, regulation and policies (i.e. Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS) to ensure proper handling, mixing, and storage of goods, and to maintain safety and security of stock areas
• You have computer skills to input data and produce reports

Computer Skills

• You are able to operate a computer and related software

Communication and Supervisory Skills

• You have supervisory and training skills to provide instruction to inmate helpers, direct and assign work, as well as inspect completed work
• You have interpersonal skills to discuss and resolve problems with suppliers and staff
• You have written communication skills to prepare reports

Problem-Solving and Organizational Skills

• You have organizational skills to coordinate activities in the stockroom, arrange schedules and re-assign work to meet fluctuating priorities, deliveries, etc.
• You have problem-solving skills to identify and prevent safety risks concerning stock layout as well as resolve billing issues and discrepancies

Additional Information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• Employees working in congregate living settings may be required to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to: COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Furthermore, employees working in congregate living settings may be required to undergo regular rapid antigen testing, regardless of vaccination status, as determined by the Employer.