Storesperson Supervisor

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

When submitting your application, you will also have to answer questions regarding the education and experience requirements (both essential and asset qualifications). You MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE how you meets these qualifications by answering the online screening questions. Your responses to screening questions may be used to assess the Ability to communicate effectively in writing and attention to detail.

Intent of the process

Depending on the needs of the organization, candidates will be randomly selected from the inventory for assessment purposes. A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions within the Department of National Defence with various tenures in various locations, with various security clearance levels and/or various linguistic profiles.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education:
Successful completion of secondary school and/or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
E1. Recent* experience in supervising a team of at least three (3) subordinates.
E2. Recent* and significant** experience working in a warehouse environment that includes receipts, issues and warehousing.
E3. Recent* experience in using computer software applications such as Outlook, Excel or Word.
E4. Recent* experience using Systems Application Products (SAP) / Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS) Materiel Management (MM) software.

*Recent refers to experience acquired within the last five (5) years.
**Significant refers to experience acquired for a continuous period of a minimum of three (3) years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Occupational Certification
Possession of additional certification:

-Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) - 302058
-Control Of Hazardous Materiel (AHCI)
-Hazardous Materiel Packaging (AGWH)
-Controlled Goods Awareness
-First Aid
-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
-Forklift
-Materiel Packaging

Experience
AEX1: Experience in Hazardous Waste handling and/or management.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
K1: Knowledge of safe lifting practices.
K2: Knowledge of Warehouse Hazardous Materiel Information Systems (WHMIS)

Ability
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability
P1: Effective Interpersonal Skills
P2: Dependability
P3: Initiative
P4: Leadership

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

Operational Requirements

The following operational requirements may apply, depending on the position to be filled:

-Willing and able to work in a warehouse environment.
-Willing and able to work in confined spaces, climb ladders and on elevated devices.
-Willing and able to work both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
-Willing and able to work overtime as pre-authorized.
-Willing and able to work from heights.
-Willing and able to lift 23kg in accordance with safe work practices.
-Willing and able ability to obtain/retain a DND 404.
-Willing and able to obtain and retain a Materiel Handling Equipment (MHE) Certificate.
-Willing and able to operate MHE in confined areas, and at elevations of three metres above floor level.
-May be required to obtain a Hazardous Materiel certification such as Control of Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Materiel Packaging courses.
-Willing and able to travel for employer requested training.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must be able to wear Canadian Standard Association (CSA) approved safety footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Must be in Possession of a valid (unrestricted and non-Graduated) provincial or territorial driver's license.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

1. Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. However, a person may be appointed to the position even though he or she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, or organizational needs. Please note that meeting these criteria may be desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.
2. To facilitate the administrative process, please indicate your personal record identifier (PRI), if you are already an employee of the Federal Public Service, and your e-mail address. Please ensure that your employment status and your substantive group and level are also included.
3. All results and invitations for interview/written assessment will be sent electronically. We request therefore that you include a valid electronic address (e-mail address) when you apply and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.
4. Candidates’ qualifications may be determined by various tests, interview and/or role play.
5. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
6. The appointed candidate must meet all essential qualifications and conditions of employment and be administered the Oath before being appointed to the position. Administration of the Oath concerns individuals appointed from outside the public service.
7. When completing the screening questions, remember that the assessment board cannot make assumptions about your experience. It is insufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past duties. Rather, candidates must demonstrate how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the job opportunity advertisement by providing CLEAR AND CONCRETE EXAMPLES.
8. The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on line:
-Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
-Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
-Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
-Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
-For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line. To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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