Storekeeper

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Consider this unique position with the Central East Correctional Centre where you will be responsible for the day to day storekeeping operations of the institution.

The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation package for regular positions including:

• A defined benefit pension plan
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits
• A comprehensive health and dental plan
• Life and disability insurance
• A progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance
• Flexible learning and developmental opportunities including online, training and mentorship programs
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization

The Ontario Public Service has been chosen as one of:
• Canada's Top 100 Employers
• Greater Toronto's Top 90 Employers
• Canada's Best Diversity Employers
• Canada's Greenest Employers
• Top Employers for Canadians Under 40

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About the job

In this role, you will:

• 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

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory Requirement:

• you possess a valid Lift Truck Licence

Specialized Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• you have knowledge of stock-keeping and purchasing practices and procedures
• you have knowledge of record keeping procedures for processing stock transactions and maintaining inventory control
• you have experience in storekeeping operations, including purchasing, storage and inventory control, security, shipping and packaging
• you can interpret and apply relevant legislation, regulation and policies (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS) to ensure proper handling, mixing and storage of goods, and to maintain safety and security of stock areas

Computer Skills:

• you are proficient in database software to record stock transactions, track and monitor materials, supplies and equipment
• you are proficient in spreadsheet software to prepare reports

Communication, Interpersonal and Training Skills:

• you can explain instructions and procedures, assign work, inspect for quality and completion
• you can interact effectively with staff, suppliers and offender helpers using tact and discretion

Analytical, Problem-Solving and Organizational Skills:

• you can identify and prevent safety risks, and resolve billing issues and discrepancies
• you can evaluate and recommend improvements to existing operations
• you can manage workload to meet fluctuating priorities

Mathematical Skills:

• you can maintain accurate records, and you can calculate and reconcile purchasing orders and supplies
• you have good attention to detail

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)
  
  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 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 screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• E-CL-125105/18

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.