Faculty of Science Department of Chemistry Part-time: 25 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 11:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. This position is a leave replacement until November 2027.

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Head Storekeeper, the incumbent fills requests for supplies from staff, professors and graduate students, receives merchandise from suppliers and stocks shelves.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

- Responsible for administering the operations of the stores.
- Serves customers (such as Professors, graduate students and undergrad students) at the counter.
- Fills requests for glassware, chemicals and general lab supplies.
- Tracks all paperwork related to chemistry store, by inputting information (sales and receivables) in an Inventory Management Program, which calculates automatically.
- Reconciles purchase orders and verifies no data entry errors were made.
- Reports are signed and filed.
- Closed files are removed and archived.
- Receives and shelves merchandise, ensures goods received are in valuable condition, keeps track of backorders and damaged merchandise.
- Reports damaged merchandise to the Head Storekeeper for replacement and advises of other problems with merchandise.
- Distributes all purchase requisitions and invoices to the Principal Investigator (PI).
- Assists the Head Storekeeper with daily activities to ensure the smooth operation of the store.
- Replaces the Head Storekeeper during absences and performs any related or necessary duties related to Head Storekeeper.
- Answers inquiries.
- Logs and tracks incoming and outgoing packages, receives all packages from couriers, ensures all packages are picked up by intended personnel.
- Monitors all waste and chemicals,



ensures that all are properly labeled and disposed in accordance with university regulation.
- Keeps updated and maintains certification with Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
- Acts as backup to Head Storekeeper for logging ethanol usage with EHS.
- Ensures that shelving and surfaces are cleaned, organized and kept in proper order.
- Contacts Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) when there is a shortage in empty chemical waste container.
- Keeps updated and maintains certification with Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training/certification.
- Assists the Head Storekeeper in the process of annual physical inventory count in early April.

The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by an employee whose position has been matched to this generic job description.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

- Bilingual; excellent verbal and written communication skills, in both English and French.
- Customer service skills with the ability to provide responsive service to faculty, staff, and students.
- Ability to maintain accurate inventory, purchasing, and receiving records.
- Knowledge of inventory control and stock replenishment practices.
- Ability to receive, inspect,



organize, and store materials and supplies.
- Experience using computerized inventory management and data entry systems.
- Attention to detail and accuracy when processing orders, invoices, and purchase documentation.
- Ability to prioritize multiple requests and work effectively in a high-volume service environment.
- Ability to interpret and follow established procedures, regulations, and safety guidelines.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain orderly storage and inventory areas.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Knowledge of safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials.
- WHMIS certification is an asset.
- Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulations and practices is an asset.
- Ability to safely lift and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs (23 kg).

As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

- Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
- Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
- Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- Competitive vacation policy
- Two (2) personal days
- Two (2) floating holidays
- Nine (9) 'Summer Fridays' - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
- Paid time off over the December holiday period
- Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
- Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

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