Store Person (Warehouse)

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.

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The Public Health Agency of Canada will periodically pull and review the applications received and contact applicants selected for further assessment based on the needs.

Work environment

Even with climate controls, temperatures in some parts of our warehouses may vary between 15°C / 60°F and 32°C / 90°F. When working in the truck yard or inside of a trailer on the dock during a hot day, the temperature can exceed 32°C / 90°F.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of the inventory is to staff 6-10 Store Person positions as terms (24 months) to work in the National Emergency Strategic Stockpile (NESS) in order to help prepare and respond to the emergence of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This could include casual or term (specified period) appointments. A pool of qualified candidates may be created and may be used to staff temporary or permanent opportunities within the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Positions to be filled: 10

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:
• Experience inputting and processing data in warehouse specific electronic databases, such as: SAP or SAGE or other
• Experience with various computer software programs, such as: Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience working in a warehouse environment
• Experience using carts, dollies, hand trucks, forklifts, order pickers, and/or other equipment to move large quantities of merchandise

Knowledge :
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Standards
• Knowledge of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Knowledge of material management warehouse methods (Stores; Shipping & Receiving; Warehousing, and shipping methods)

Ability:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to set priorities and meet tight deadlines

Personal Suitability
• Dependability
• Judgment
• Teamwork
• Initiative

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

Operational Requirements

• Willing and able to work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
• Willing and able to travel when required
• Willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment.
• Willing and able to work within varying climates. Even with climate controls, temperatures in some parts of our warehouses may vary between 15°C / 60°F and 32°C / 90°F. When working in the truck yard or inside of a trailer on the dock during a hot day, the temperature can exceed 32°C / 90°F

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Secret or reliability clearance - (Depending on position)

Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 60 lbs.

Ability to obtain and maintain Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Forklift certification

Will be required to perform a variety of physical tasks, including but not limited to, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping, crouching, and sitting

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

COMMUNICATION FOR THIS INVENTORY will be sent by email. Candidates must check their email accounts frequently as there may be new communication regarding this inventory or a deadline for response. Responses provided after the indicated deadline may not be accepted. Candidates must include in their application a valid email address that is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users; some email systems block these types of email. Ensure to check/view your spam folder regularly.

Persons with a disability preventing them from applying on-line should contact us at 1-800-645-5605.

NOTE: Casual employment is temporary employment of 90 working days or less, in a calendar year.

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.

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.