Storekeeper

1 Temporary (6 months with possible extension)

Job code:

C51210 - Clerk 6 Supply (COR)

$28.23 - $31.44 Per hour
* * Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Put your planning, organizational, and record keeping skills to the test! Join our team in beautiful
Hamilton - a town with a picturesque and protected harbour, and a rich heritage and culture. We look forward to welcoming one dedicated Storekeeper who will be responsible for the day-to-day store keeping operations of the institution. Given this position works with inmate helpers, a shift premium will be added to every pay.

Working as part of a small team at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre, you will enjoy a variety of tasks as well as a steady work schedule.

In this role you can expect to:

• buy, receive and check incoming goods and equipment
• stock items, maintain storage control, and fill stock requisitions and orders
• assemble and pack goods for distribution and use
• reconcile purchasing card statements
• update manual and computerized store keeping databases
• provide training, direction and supervision to staff and inmate helpers

• You have a valid Forklift Operator's Certificate or able to obtain one upon hire

You have knowledge and experience with:

• coordinating the receipt, storage, recording and distribution of products and equipment
• inventory control practices to ensure the accurate and up-to-date records
• purchasing processes
• relevant legislation and policies (i.e. Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS) to ensure proper handling, mixing, and storage of goods, and to maintain safety and security of stock areas

• You are able to input data and produce reports

• You are able to: assign and review the work of inmate helpers
• discuss and resolve problems with suppliers and staff
• prepare reports

• You can: coordinate schedules and assign work in the stock room to meet fluctuating priorities
• identify and prevent safety risks
• resolve billing issues and discrepancies

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.
We offer:

• A career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• Flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• Base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• Tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• A modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.