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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

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar positions within various units and locations with the Department of National Defence.

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 or a combination of education, training and/or experience

Note: Combination of education, training and/or experience is defined as two years secondary school plus five years working in a warehouse environment.

Degree equivalency

Experience
*Experience working in a warehouse environment

*Experience in providing customer service

*Experience in the operation of Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

*Experience in Microsoft Office Suite

* Note: Experience is defined as possessing one year experience within the last five years

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Ability to communicate effectively orally

Ability to plan and prioritize

Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 Kgs (in accordance with safety practices)

Personal Suitability
Effective Interpersonal Relationships

Client Service Orientation

Dependability

Judgement

Initiative

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Experience
Experience in the procurement of goods

Experience working in the Department of National Defence

Experience in the Canadian Forces Supply System

Experience in Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS) OR System Applications Products (SAP)

Experience in material management

Experience in the protection of controlled goods

Experience in handling and storage of dangerous goods (Hazmat)

Experience working with a workplace safety program

Experience in using electric or fuel powered forklifts OR stock picker equipment

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities, and women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness to operate motorized Mobile Material handling equipment

Willingness to work overtime if required

Willingness to travel as required

Conditions of employment

Reliability and Security: Various

Other conditions of employment:

Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s license

Must be able to obtain and maintain DND 404.

Must be able to maintain DWAN security access

Must be able to lift and carry materials (weighting up to 20 kgs) in accordance with safety practices

Must be able to work shiftwork, nights and weekends as required

Willingness to be rotated to any Stores position of equivalent level within the same unit

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

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

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.