Post Garage Stores Person

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Assessment accommodation

In order to have your application considered, all screening questions must be answered. Candidates must provide CONCRETE EXAMPLES which demonstrate how they meet the education requirement and the experience factors listed in the essential qualification. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities.

FOR EACH EXPERIENCE CRITERIA, please provide the following MANDATORY information:
1 - Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired;
2 - Title of the position occupied and the period(s) in which you performed the functions(M-Y to M-Y); and
3 - Specific details of tasks or projects demonstrating how the experience was acquired and concrete examples.

FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN THE SCREENING QUESTIONS HOW YOU MEET THE SCREENING CRITERIA (Education and Experience ) WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the education and/or experience described in the screening questions.

CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR MISSING INFORMATION.

Duties

Receives goods, inspects packaging for compliance to quality standards and against contract specification; accepts/rejects shipments that are non-compliant (e.g. damaged packaging); stores goods; creates/updates/maintains inventory information in computerized inventory systems; applies asset numbers accordingly. Conducts periodic inventory counting/verification and recommends inventory re-order levels.

Packages and ships stock utilizing various automated shipping systems to various Detachments in the NWR, individual members and units. Assists clients by coordinating bulk shipments/return of Fleet Assets. Ships, as required, to manufacturers nationally and internationally respecting shipping guidelines.

Ensures that RCMP policy for Fleet Assets disposal is applied; coordinates method of disposal with clients, Technicians and local contract companies; updates/removes inventory information from computerized inventory systems once assets are disposed of.

Operates a variety of powered and manual warehouse equipment (platform lifts, pallet jacks, forklifts, carts/dollies and other warehouse tools and equipment) to transport inventory around the warehouse, as well as unit vehicles to make local deliveries where required.

Work environment

A CAREER NOWHERE NEAR ORDINARY!! The RCMP offers an exceptional career, letting you make a real difference in your community and your country. No other police force in Canada provides the levels of services and variety offered by the RCMP, as well as opportunities for continued learning and growth. As an employer of choice for over 26,000 men and women, the RCMP promises a career like no other. With over 140 years of tradition and service, the RCMP is Canada's national police service. Proud of our traditions and confident in meeting future challenges, we commit to preserve the peace, uphold the law and provide quality service in partnership with our communities.

Intent of the process

Indeterminate full time position.
A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff similar permanent and/or temporary vacancies.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Experience in materiel control duties in a warehouse facility in a minimum of two (2) of the following: shipping, receiving, packaging, stocktaking, picking, inventory control.


Experience operating a computerized material inventory system database such as SAP, SOE, Support Magic, MS Access.

Experience in operating a computer using the Microsoft Office Suite including MS Word, MS Excel.

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

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

Degree equivalency

Possession of a current Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) certificate**.


Possession of a Provincial, Territorial, or other Federal Departmental fork lift certification.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to create and maintain automated spreadsheets.
Ability to explain and demonstrate proper lifting techniques
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize workload.

Working Effectively with others
Showing Initiative
Dependability
Thoroughness

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

O1 – Willingness and ability to use material handling equipment to move heavy items on a daily basis.
O2 - Willingness and ability to lift and carry boxes or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs on a daily basis.
O3 - Willingness and ability to stand for extended periods of time on a daily basis.

Conditions of employment

RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status security clearance.

Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s licence.

Willingness and ability to lift and carry boxes or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

Those selected must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their employment.

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

Your responses to the screening questions will be used as the primary source in determining whether you meet the screening requirements. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out.

Volume Management strategies may be used.

Candidates may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: standardized tests, written exam, interview, simulation exercise and reference checks.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

The successful applicant will have to obtain a RCMP Reliability Status. The candidate must not have a Criminal Record. The process also requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of credit/finances, education, employment, references, etc.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.