Section: Fleet Services
Division: Facilities and Fleet Services
Department: Community Services
Initial Reporting Location: 1160 Lorne Street
Job Status: Permanent Position
Number of Vacancies: 1
Union Affiliation: CUPE 4705 Outside Unit
Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: Yes
Rate of Pay: $34.25 per hour The start date will follow the selection process.
Main Function: Responsible to the Maintenance Supervisor to order, receive, control and coordinate the distribution of various stockroom materials.
Characteristic: Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.
Duties
- Source, locate and purchase mechanical replacement parts using a request for quotation process.
- Receive, store and issue materials following established practices.
- Maintain a clean and organized warehouse.
- Maximize the utilization of warehouse space under the guidelines set by the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Ensure shipping and receiving discrepancies are corrected through approved adjustments
- Release and purchase materials from standing offers and contracts.
- Maintain inventories at the most economic levels by setting minimum/maximum on hand quantities in order to balance dollars invested and service levels to end users.
- Determine timing and quantities of stock to order based on fleet operating parameters.
- Monitor inventory levels and meet with local providers to resolve poor service levels, overstocking or supply flow problems.
- Update receipts, issue materials and return cores using a computerized inventory control system.
- Establish new inventory items when direct charge items are required for inventory, as directed.
- Identify inactive stock as well as obsolete inventory and evaluate alternatives for re-sale (e.g. return to vendor, auction).
- Conduct scheduled physical inventory counts; make appropriate adjustments to system and/or changes to physical layout of stock based on recommendations from the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Note: The above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all inclusive.
Qualifications
Education and Training
- Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education.
Experience
- Minimum five (5) years direct experience with vehicle and equipment warehouse and inventory control, as well as the use of at least two (2) inventory management software systems/programs.
Other Requirements
- Must be able to properly and safely operate a forklift. Alternatively, possessing a valid Forklift Operator License in positive standing would be considered an asset.
- Demonstrated understanding of the maintenance, repair and parts of vehicles and related equipment considered an asset.
- Must be able to use Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and e-mail in a satisfactory manner. Knowledge of other computer software and administrative systems in a Windows environment considered an asset.
- Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
- Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
- May require the use of a CGS vehicle on CGS business. Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid “G” driver’s licence, and have an acceptable driving record.
This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position,
a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity. Development opportunity rate of pay: $32.54 per hour. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced rate until the minimum qualifications have been met.
How To Apply
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We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.
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