Head Store Keeper

ST3 Storekeeper 3

Term/full-time

6 months

Department of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services

VEMA - Vehicle and Equipment Management Agency, Procurement and Supply Chain

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 38743

Salary(s):   ST3 $39,850.00 - $47,226.00 per year

Closing Date:   March 15, 2022

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

The overall purpose of this position is to be the on-site supervisor of the Vehicle and Equipment Management Agency’s warehouse stores Light Duty Winnipeg, Manitoba location. This position’s responsibility is to ensure timely, efficient and cost effective acquisition, warehousing and issue of materials to all sections of Infrastructure and Transportation, other government departments and client agencies 

Conditions of Employment:

  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Must be physically capable of lifting and moving medium to heavy loads associated with storekeeping (10 kg - 25 kg or 25lbs - 60lbs) 
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 drivers’ license
  • Willingness to participate and obtain a Power Forklift and Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification via Air and by Ground
  • Ability to travel and work for extended periods of time from various VEMA store locations (length: 3-5 days) within the Province of Manitoba

Qualifications:
Essential:

  • Several years of supervisory or administration experience, including evaluating work of subordinates, providing formal and informal feedback, coaching and mentoring.
  • Experience and extensive knowledge of automotive and/or heavy duty equipment parts; general road way construction products, medical/safety equipment.
  • Several years of experience in shipping, receiving, sourcing, storing and distributing goods
  • Experience providing superior customer service to the public by phone and in person   
  • Expereince in implementing and maintaining inventory control procedures, with proficency with online Inventory Management Stores Systems
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work co-operatively and constructively as part of a team    
  • Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally
  • Strong written communication skills   
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to balance conflicting priorities and tight deadlines
Desired:
  • Knowledge of VEMA's products and services     

Duties:
The Head Storekeeper is responsible to coordinate and administer all procedural methods used in the stores location which would include developing documents and implementing work procedures and methodologies to ensure the stockroom operates in a safe and effective manner.  The Head Storekeeper is also responsible for the layout of internal and external stores department and the operation that occurs daily, including but not limited to inventory pre-listing and counting stock to conform to audit requirements, issuing stock to meet the demands of mechanics, district staff and other government departments, receiving shipments and shipping stock off locations to meet demands in the rural areas

Apply to:

Advertisement # 38743
Service Centre 3
Human Resource Services
600-155 Carlton Street
Winnipeg, MB , R3C 3H8
Phone:  204-945-8819
Fax: 204-948-3382

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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