Storesperson - (Supply Depot) Inventory

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 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.

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 meet 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.

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, and various tenures such as (indeterminate, term and casual position).

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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. Experience working in at least one of the following:
- Experience working in a warehouse, shipping environment, or distribution centre, or,
- Experience in receipt and/or issue and/or maintenance, and/or storage of goods or equipment, or,
- Experience shipping and/or receiving goods, or,
- Experience operating a forklift.

E2. Experience in using computer software applications, such as but not limited to, MS Word, MS Excel or MS Outlook.

E3. Experience using material management systems.

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

Asset Occupational Certification
AOC1: First Aid
AOC2: WHIMIS
AOC3: Dangerous Goods
AOC4: Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Qualification of F4 or higher.

Asset Experience
AEX1: Experience using material management systems such as: Systems Application Products (SAP) / Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS) Materiel Management (MM).

AEX2: Experience operating a forklift.

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

Abilities
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Personal Suitability
PS1: Effective Interpersonal Skills
PS2: Dependability
PS3: Initiative
PS4: Safety Orientation

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

Operational Requirements
The following operational requirements may apply to the position to be filled:

Willing and able to work in a warehouse environment with minimal supervision;
Willing and able to work outdoors in various weather conditions;
Willing and able to work at heights above floor level;
Willing and able to be trained on MHE;
Willing and able to work overtime as pre-authorized.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

Must be able to perform physical duties, including, and not limited to: sitting for extended periods, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 20 kg.

Must possess a valid provincial or territorial driver's license.

Must obtain/retain a valid DND 404 and operate various Material Handling Equipment.

Must possess Safe Driving Course, Initial (SDC - I) or equivalent.

Must be able to lift 20kg in accordance with safe lifting practices.

Must be able to work in confined spaces, climb ladders and work on elevated devices.

Must be able to work in an enclosed environment (warehouse) with artificial light, few or no windows, forced air ventilation and constant noise with potential for exposure to changes in temperature, humidity, noise, dust, exhaust fumes and other noxious odors from oil, gas, chemicals and cleaners.

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.