Casual Store Clerk

**AREA: Procurement & Supply**

**PAY RATE: $21.00 per hour**

**DURATION: 6 months**

**HOURS OF WORK: up to 40 hours per week**

Looking for a career with a dynamic organization that is committed to protecting wildlife? We are interested in dedicated individuals who are positive, enthusiastic and passionate about wildlife conservation and protecting our planet.  Our Toronto Zoo is a mission-based, not-for-profit organization whose mission is connecting people, animals and conservation science to fight extinction.

**Basic Function**:Reporting to the Supervisor, Procurement & Supply, this position will assist with the AZA Accreditation process and ordering of goods and services. The position will also be assisting in the migration of the current procurement software to the new system and will be responsible for the Zoo courier service and various organizational, clerical and processing duties of moderate complexities within the Stores Unit. This position will assist and provide support in implementing the Strategic Plan.

**Responsibilities**:

- AZA Accreditation processing and ordering of goods and services.
- Providing courier service on various deliveries and pick-ups, as requested.
- Performing mailroom duties including distribution of Zoo inbound and outbound mail.
- Logging outgoing and incoming laundry service (cleaning & repair); distributes incoming laundry to individual staff lockers.
- Assist in the migration of the computerized Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) to Dynamics 365 Business Central. Inventory records including stock and receipt of new inventory against PO.
- Assisting as required with:

- Receiving of incoming physical products (boxes, bags, envelopes) that have been delivered by various transportation companies in an efficient manner.
- Checking all goods incoming and outgoing for condition and quantity and crosschecking against actual purchase order, bills of lading, invoices, or other records.
- Distribution/shelving of received ds to appropriate areas and/or to various stock bins.
- Assisting with third party courier request including: creating waybills and shipping documentation (FedEx, Priority, Purolator, etc) and making the necessary
- Telephone calls to ensure prompt pick up.
- Issuing, recording, and maintaining of uniform issues to staff.
- Assisting in mid-end inventory count.
- Operating vehicle for the delivery of mail and supplies.
- Providing customer service by giving required information to Supervisors and other staff.
- Advising Supervisor of any Health and Safety issues that need to be addressed.
- Keeping work area clean and safe.
- Providing excellent customer service to our guests.
- Performing other relevant duties as requested by Supervisor.

**Qualifications**:

- Previous one (1) year experience in a comparable role in stock control and stock room procedures, or equivalent, preferably in a computerized environment.
- Completion of Grade 12 education. Courses in warehouse/inventory management preferred.
- Familiarity with various inventory items including hardware would be an asset.
- Must possess a valid Class G Driver's License valid in the Province of Ontario along with a clean record (e.g. driving to various locations onsite in a Zoo vehicle).
- Excellent knowledge of the Greater Toronto Area and vicinity streets and various public and government building.
- Must have good knowledge of business English and spelling, standard office practices and procedures and clear and legible handwriting.
- Experience with inventory management software and accounting systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains).
- Must bring in positive outlook and flexibility and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills.
- Demonstrated ability to perform detailed tasks and deal with large volumes, interruptions, and deadlines.
- Must possess knowledge of WHMIS and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Must be able to meet the physical demands (stand, kneel or stoop) of the job and lift and/or up to 50 pounds.
- The Toronto Zoo provides accommodation for employees with disabilities, as defined under the Ontario Human Rights Code. If contacted for an interview, and you require specific accommodation for the interview process because of a disability or a medical need, then please advise the person contacting you of your requirements, so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place before you begin the interview process._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Casual

**Salary**: $21.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Store discount

Day range:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Shift:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location