Storekeeper

Consider this unique opportunity with the Ontario Correctional Institute where you will be responsible for the day-to-day storekeeping operations of the correctional facility.

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**What can I expect to do in this role?**:

- Oversee and participate in storekeeping operations including: purchasing, receipt verification, storage, control, security, packaging and shipping of parts, stock items, materials, products and equipment; assembling, repackaging goods and mixing products for distribution/use.
- Ensure the manual/electronic storekeeping database is updated on inventory acquisition and distribution
- Provide supervision to selected inmate helpers including providing instructions on work methods and preparing reports on conduct and performance
- Ensure safety and security of staff, inmate helpers, and stores area

**How do I qualify?**:
**Mandatory**:

- You have a valid Forklift Operator's License

**Specialized Knowledge and Experience**:

- You have knowledge and experience with stock keeping practices and processes in order to supervise the receipt, storage, recording, control, security and distribution of stock, parts, products and equipment
- You have knowledge of equipment/stock tracking and inventory control database system to ensure the accurate and up-to-date recording of stock transactions and to monitor the movement of materials, supplies and equipment
- You have experience with purchasing practices and processes
- You can understand and comply with relevant legislation, regulation and policies (e.g., 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 have computer skills to input data and produce reports

**Supervisory and Communication Skills**:

- You have supervisory and training skills to provide instruction to inmate helpers, direct and assign work, as well as inspect completed work
- You have interpersonal skills to discuss and resolve problems with suppliers and staff
- You have written communication skills to prepare reports

**Analytical and Organizational Skills**:

- You can coordinate activities in the stockroom and to prioritize activities (i.e. meet ordering deadlines, conduct inventory counts, unload shipments, repackage of supplies, etc.)
- You have problem-solving skills to identify and prevent safety risks concerning stock layout as well as resolve billing issues and discrepancies

**Additional Information**:
**Address**:

- 1 Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 109 Mclaughlin Rd S, Brampton, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

**Compensation Group**:

- Ontario Public Service Employees Union- Understanding the job ad - definitions**Schedule**:

- 4-7**Category**:

- Purchasing and Supply**Posted on**:

- Thursday, June 29, 2023**Note**:
Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
- Employees working in congregate living settings may be required to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to: COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will be deemed ‘not vaccinated' under the Employer's