Repertory - Storesperson and Storesperson Supervisor (with or without supervisory differential)

Important messages

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.

The inventory will be updated every 90 days. You will receive a notice in your applicant account 14 days before the end of your active period to determine whether or not you wish to keep being considered for an additional 90 days.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs.ca site. Only online applications will be considered.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

Depending on the needs of the organization, candidates will be randomly selected from the inventory for assessment purposes. This process may be used to establish a pool of partially or fully qualified candidates which may be used by National Defence to staff positions with various linguistic profiles, various security profiles, various locations across Quebec and various tenures such as (indeterminate, term and casual position).

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of training or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience

Experience working with computer systems.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
French essential
Bilingual imperative A--/A--, AAA/AAA or BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

Knowledge of storeperson fonction’s

Abilities

Ability to perform the basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to understand and follow instructions
Abilty to communicate in writing.
Ability to communicate orally.

Personal suitability

Working effectively with others.
Thinking things through.
Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
Demonstrating integrity and respect.

Personal suitability for the SUPERVISOR component only
Leadership

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Certifications

Hazardous material packaging (HAZMAT PKG)
Control of hazardous material (CTL OF HAZMAT)
Dangerous goods certification (DANG GOODS CERT)
Radiation safety specialist (RAD SAFE SPECIALIST)
Other certification(s) concerning hazardous materials.

Experiences

Experience working in a warehouse for at least six (6) months during the past five (5) years.
Experience using computerized warehouse and inventory management systems.
Experience working in a supply chain context.
Experience working with hazardous materials.
Experience in the operation of Material Handling Equipment (lift).
Experience with customer services

Knowledge

Knowledge of methods of handling and hygiene methods and storage requirements for food products.
Knowledge of the policies and regulations regarding health and safety and WHMIS.

Knowledge – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMPONENT only (for some positions only)

Knowledge of how to handle hazardous materials (Hazmat).

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

To diversify the workforce, preference may be given to people indicating their membership in one of the following groups covered by employment equity: Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Have or be able to obtain a DND driving permit (DND 404).

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Reliability status or Secret clearance, depending on the position to be filled.

The following conditions of employment may also apply, depending on the position to be filled:

Hold a valid (for example, in Province of Quebec, unrestricted and non-graduated Class 5 provincial driver’s licence) provincial or territorial driver’s licence.
Be able to submit a satisfactory SAAQ report.
Be willing and able to work at heights.
Be willing and able to work in confined spaces.
Be willing and able to work in a dusty environment.
Be willing and able to bend down, to lift and transport items weighing up to 15 kg, and to safely use warehouse equipment.
Be willing and available to work shifts (day and night).
Be willing and able to do overtime, as needed.
Be willing and able to occasionally travel for work for training purposes.
Be willing and able to wear CSA-approved footwear and any other personal protective equipment (PPE) required.

Candidates must meet and maintain the above conditions throughout their employment.

Other information

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

Proof of citizenship will be requested if you are considered for a position.

Proof of education may be requested if you are considered for a position.

Written test(s) may be administered.

Interviews may be conducted.

Reference checks will be conducted.

A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.