Material Handler/Dispatcher

Material Handler/Dispatcher - Job ID #2739

Job Title

Job Title Material Handler/Dispatcher Status / Job Type Permanent Full Time

Commission

Commission Public Works Department Environmental Services

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation I.B.E.W. (WATER) - FULL TIME Number of Openings 1

Rate of Pay

Rate of Pay $31.84to $35.38 Benefits Entitlement Yes

Hours of Work

Hours of Work 40 Posting Date (4:30pm) October 22, 2026

Existing Vacancy

Existing Vacancy Replacement Closing Date (4:30pm) November 5, 2026

Position Summary

Situated on the picturesque Grand River, the City of Brantford is a rapidly growing community of over 100,000 residents, located in the heart of Southern Ontario with direct access to Hwy. 403 and is in close proximity to the GTHA, Waterloo and Niagara regions. As a single-tier municipality, Brantford is responsible for the full spectrum of municipal service areas. We invite you to join our #TeamBrantford corporate culture with many progressive initiatives, including our hybrid work environment. At the City of Brantford, we strive to reflect our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Respect and Inclusion in everything we do. The City is committed to the professional development of our staff and invite you to come, grow with us

Reporting to the Manager of Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Division, the Material Handler/Dispatcher will be responsible for the day to day inventory operations and clerical duties for the Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection, Water and Wastewater Treatment divisions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Generate and process stock orders, maintain inventory levels and perform inventory audits
• Process accounts payable, monitor purchasing/inventory control
• Maintain electronic and paper files, prepares reports, maintenance in the Cartograph Work Order System and Excel spreadsheets
• Maintain an organized and meter stock area, monitoring meter, inventory and warranty security problems and performance
• Generate and process locates effectively and in a timely manner
• Schedule water meter testing with customers, create work orders and work with the contractor to make sure they get tested in a timely manner
• General office duties, including, but not limited to; prepare memos and letters as required, answer the telephone and relay messages, research specialty products
• Track unmetered water usage and maintain water quality & plant maintenance records
• Work with the Technical Analyst through the City's AMI system to address customer concerns
• Generate and create work orders through the City's work order system
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduation from a one (1) year Community College program in Business, Purchasing, Planning and Control, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Warehouse and Distribution Management
• A working knowledge of water meters is considered an asset
• or this position, as well as knowledge of computer software packages including Work Order System and Microsoft 365
• Enhanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.), Work Order System and Customer Information System
• The successful candidate requires the ability to set-up and maintain databases, have accurate keyboarding skills, work independently, good organizational skills, a pleasant telephone manner and good interpersonal skills
• Candidates must also be physically fit to do heavy lifting with the ability to lift up to 40 lbs repeatedly
• A valid Ontario G Class Driver's licence and Forklift certificate are required

As a condition of employment, proof of current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications will be required.

What We Offer

The City of Brantford is an equal opportunity employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion. At the City of Brantford, people are our priority. #TeamBrantford employees are our most valuable resource and we believe it'simportant to offer a competitive total rewards package.

Paid training and professional development, the flexibility to work from home in some positions and wellness andwork life balance are just some of the great things the