Materials Technician

3 weeks ago


Kingston, Canada Utilities Kingston Full time

Company Biography
Utilities Kingston is located in Kingston, Ontario, equi-distant from Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, where the St. Lawrence River meets Lake Ontario and the Rideau Canal (a UNESCO World Heritage site) - Kingston is a stunning, historic city that consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in Canada. Kingston’s 123,363 community-minded citizens enjoy an outstanding quality-of-life enhanced by superb intellectual, recreational and creative opportunities and supported by excellent health care facilities and municipal services, programs and facilities.

Utilities Kingston in unique in Ontario, combining water, wastewater, gas and electrical services and a broadband fibre optics provided in one company under the leadership of a single C.E.O. This shared services delivery model gives Utilities Kingston clear advantages in cost savings and customer service over other utility providers in the province. Utilities Kingston has provided the residents of Kingston with safe and reliable utility services for more than 100 years.
Primary Duties
The incumbent will be assisting with the purchasing and materials management in support of all departments within Utilities Kingston. The duties will include some ordering of materials, shipping and receiving, checking orders against specifications, liaising and communicating effectively with customers and vendors/suppliers, preparing and processing invoices for payment using the appropriate account codes, storage of all materials, maintaining appropriate stock levels and process material requisitions and returns using FMS, loading/unloading trucks, material inspections, stocking shelves, and conducting a variety of plants and other utility locations, snowplowing, and maintaining the overall neatness of the warehouse and storage yard areas. The incumbent may also monitor and ensure appropriate performance and completion of Utilities Kingston maintenance contracts.
Education, Certification and Other Qualifications Required
Completion of a 2-year program from an accredited community college in a field related to the duties of the position, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Proficiency using a variety of Microsoft office suite of products (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required. A valid 'G' Class drivers license is mandatory. Knowledge of procurement, purchasing and warehousing management practices and procedures, and contract administration. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and safe working procedures. Experience operating a forklift and other heavy vehicles is desirable.
Enrollment in, or completion of P.M.A.C. Purchasing Certificate program will be an asset, as would experience in a technical construction trade, or a utility environment, along with Electrical awareness. CPR and First Aid, WHMIS, and chemical handling training will be considered an asset.
Special Working Conditions/Conditions of Employment
Closing Statement
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position.
Accessibility Statement
Appropriate accommodations will be provided as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.
Employment Equity


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