Stores, Central Receiving and Logistics Officer

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

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VERY IMPORTANT NOTES:

NOTE 1:
Please note that the “Ability to communicate effectively in writing” essential qualification will be assessed using the application (including screening questions).

NOTE 2:
Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the questionnaire how they meet the education and experience factors listed as essential qualifications on the Statement of Merit Criteria. In order to do so, they must write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet them with concrete examples. Note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes could be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the questionnaire. Failure to clearly demonstrate in the questionnaire how you meet the above mentioned criteria Essential Education and Experience, where applicable, may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Work environment

Operational Environment

Intent of the process

Immediate need: Three (3) positions to be staffed on an indeterminate basis.

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates resulting from this process may be established and used to fill similar positions with various requirements and linguistic profiles and various tenures at Global Affairs Canada.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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 education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Significant* experience in warehousing or a distribution type environment;

Significant* experience in logistics** (See explanatory note);

Significant* experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook);

Experience using an automated inventory control system.

* “Significant” experience is defined as experience gained over a period of more than 12 months.

** Explanatory note – “Logistics” is defined as:

Receipt of goods, packing of goods, distribution of goods, warehousing service as well as the management of inventories and the disposal of goods

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

Knowledge of health and safety practices relating to logistics** (See explanatory note);

Knowledge of the material management life cycle model.

** Explanatory note – Logistics is defined as:

Receipt of goods, packing of goods, distribution of goods, warehousing service as well as the management of inventories and the disposal of goods.

Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively orally;

Ability to communicate effectively in writing;

Ability to manage priorities;

Ability to follow instructions;

Effective client service skills.

Personal Suitability:

Reliability

Teamwork

Initiative

Attention to detail

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

Operational Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 40KG/88 pounds

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment:

Security: Secret

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

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

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.