Update: Note: The closing date for this job opportunity has been extended. The new closing date is Friday March 7, 2025. Candidates who have already submitted an application do not need to reapply.
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The Esquimalt Graving Dock (EGD) is the largest non-military hard bottomed drydock on the west coast of the Americas and is located at the south end of Vancouver Island at Esquimalt Harbour, in the Greater Victoria region. It is a federally owned and operated ship repair facility and is unique in that it operates as an “open access” “multi-user” facility. The terms “open access” “multi-user” describes a facility that provides common services (on a fee-for-service basis) to various commercial ship repair firms and provides access to dry dock infrastructure for a wide range of coastal and ocean-going vessels. Its principal stakeholders are the vessel owners that rely on the facility for repair, maintenance, and refit. This includes the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Coast Guard and BC Ferries, as well as many foreign and private vessel owners (including cruise ship lines) that regularly use the facility. There are approximately 2000 personnel working on the grounds of the facility at any one time.
The Facilities Management team is looking for talented individuals - Join our team!
Please refer to the specific duties of this position under Other Information.
The position is in the Esquimalt Graving Dock (EGD) main General Stores and reports to the EGD Property Facility Manager. The position is responsible for reception, storage and issuance services of material for Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC).
Key activities include but are not limited to:
Orders, receives and inspects goods against specifications and quantity ordered, determines their condition upon arrival, and takes action to remedy problems as required.
Sets up warehouse stock, maintains an automated stock location system, and monitors stock levels, noting condition of stock.
Delivers a high-quality client service by issuing materials, locating type and quantity required and, if required, packs up the order and arranges for shipment.
Recommends and prepares stock for disposal.
Creates and maintains a network of potential suppliers.
Reviews and updates inventory management practices to adapt to changing demand, supply chain dynamics, and operational goals
Operates a forklift, electric and manual palletizers and dollies.
Maintains electronic inventory systems, tracks progress and prepares reports using Microsoft Excel.
Candidates must be willing and able to perform their daily work at the Esquimalt Graving Dock.
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/services/infrastructure-buildings/bridges-docks-dams/esquimalt-graving-dock.html
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies, and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.
At PSPC, our approach to inclusion is simple: we are committed to achieving a competent and representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population we serve, and strive to create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment that enables collaboration and innovation. When you succeed, we all succeed.
PSPC has a lot to offer: competitive salaries, continuous learning and career advancement, advantageous pension regime and benefits, flexible work arrangements.
A pool of essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within the Department. These positions may be staffed on an indeterminate or temporary basis (casual, term, acting, assignment, secondment).
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
Education:
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Experience:
E1: Experience in inventory management such as acquisition, receiving, handling, storing, supplying or disposal of equipment or goods.
E2: Experience in using an electronic inventory management system.
E3: Experience in working in a client service environment.
E4: Experience in using Microsoft Office which includes Outlook, Word and Excel.
English essential
Information on language requirements
Knowledge:
Knowledge of stocktaking and inventory control.
Competencies:
C1: Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
C2: Thinking things through
C3: Working Effectively with others
C4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C5: Client Service Competency Level 1: Delivers high-quality client service
For information on Client Service Competency – Level 1 please visit the following website:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/corporate/accountability/client-service/competency.html
Abilities:
A1: Ability to analyze, problem solve and provide advice.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Asset Education and Experience:
Asset Education: Occupational Certification
Training or certification in one or more of the following areas: hazardous material packaging, control of hazardous materials, dangerous goods certification, Forklift Operator.
Asset Experiences:
AE1: Experience in performing the duties of a Storeperson in an industrial or warehouse setting.
AE2: Experience in using an integrated computerized industrial inventory management system.
AE3: Experience in the storage, transportation or disposal of dangerous goods.
AE4: Experience working with hazardous materials or with a Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
AE5: Experience in asset disposal.
AE6: Experience as a forklift operator.
AE7: Experience with purchasing in a Canadian Government context such as using an Acquisition Card.
AE8: Experience using the SAP/SIGMA financial module.
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.
* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.
For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.
Information on employment equity
Operational Requirements:
1) Possession of a valid Canadian driver’s license
2) Willing and able to travel for work and/or training purposes
3) Willing and able to perform a variety of physical tasks, including but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping, crouching, sitting, operating a forklift
4) Willing and able to work in confined spaces.
5) Willing and able to work in an industrial setting (noise, dust, dirt, oil, etc and around heavy equipment).
6) Willing and able to carry items weighing up to 25 kg in accordance with general safety practices.
7) Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment such as a hard hat, safety glasses, and safety boots
8) Willing and able to work shift work
9) Willing and able to do overtime on short notice
Conditions of Employment:
Reliability Status security clearance
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
Please note that only those applicants who meet the (education and/or experience) criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for your interest in this selection process.
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.