Material Logistic Officer

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORATE

DIRECTION DES RESSOURCES HUMAINES

Material Logistic Officer

Directorate: Property and Services

Classification: SEN 5: $58,408 - $73,907

Job Type: Indeterminate Appointment

Location: Gatineau, Québec, Canada

Closing Date: Friday, May 24, 2024

About the Senate

The Senate plays a unique role in shaping our country’s democracy. As members of the upper house of Parliament, senators examine legislation, study public policy, champion causes and conduct interparliamentary diplomacy. As a workplace, the Senate is composed of dynamic people representing our nation’s diverse talents, backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is provided full and equal opportunity and access to employment, development and advancement. Build and advance your career by joining a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in support of senators and the institution. 

How will you contribute?

The Materiel Logistics Officer is accountable for the day-to-day operational data of warehouse operations involving shipping and receiving and furniture restoration services. The position monitors the life cycle function of Materiel Management in the warehouse shipping and receiving areas and the furniture restoration services, by ensuring the safe receipt, storage, custody, warehousing, shipping, stock recording, replenishment and location of Senate operational and heritage assets as well as uniforms.

Open to

Open to the general public to staff one (1) full time indeterminate position In the Properties and Services Directorate.

This selection process may be used to staff determinate or indeterminate positions at the same level with similar requirements.

We encourage individuals from underrepresented and minority groups to apply.

Prerequisites

• Experience in the handling, moving, protection, storage and transportation of furniture.
• Experience in client service delivery methods and techniques to provide a high-quality front-line service.
• Detail oriented, well organized, and able to coordinate and multitask competing priorities and timelines;
• Experience in preparing summary reports and identifying solutions in support of operational requirements;
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.);
• Experience in the full life cycle process related to materiel management activities such as inventory, compliance and disposal i s considered an asset;
• Experience in inventory administration material management processes and procedures to ensure oversight of stock levels for all material assets within the Distribution Centre is considered an asset;
• Experience in the application of standard operational procedures in shipping / receiving areas including the operation of specialized equipment and tools as well as the application of proper lifting and carrying techniques is considered an asset.

Linguistic Requirements 

English Reading Comprehension: B

English Written Expression: B

English Oral Interaction: B

French Reading Comprehension: B

French Written Expression: B

French Oral Interaction: B

Competencies

• Integrity
• Respect
• Service
• Adaptability
• Judgment
• Teamwork and cooperation

Organizational Needs

The Senate of Canada is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees are provided full and equal access to employment, development and advancement opportunities.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must consent to supply personal information and obtain a security accreditation to be eligible for appointment.

Candidates must be willing and able to work overtime if necessary. Candidates must agree to provide all necessary personal information and obtain security clearance in order to be eligible for appointment. Depending on operational need, the candidate may be asked to work in all buildings occupied by the Senate in the National Capital Region.

Physical Effort

The position requires bending, reaching, lifting and standing for extended periods of time related to physical inventory tasks. Applicants must meet the physical requirements of the position to be considered qualified. The nature of the work is physically demanding. It requires climbing stools and ladders and ending to check inventory in storage and move items in and out of storage. When stocking shelves and loading and unloading trucks, items of up to 35kg must be lifted. The work also requires operating self-propelled materiel handling equipment such as forklifts.

Physical Environment

The work is conducted in two separate physical environments, the loading dock and warehouses the work is conducted in a working environment where there is constant noise from materiel being unloaded from trucks and moved to the warehouse using various materiel handling equipment. Depending on operational needs, the candidate may be asked to work in all buildings occupied by the Senate of Canada.

Sensory Attention

There is a required for sensory attention when ensuring accuracy when entering data in the databases and the need to react quickly to signals when operating materiel handling equipment, while moving heavy and bulky loads or while loading and unloading trucks, as well as to respond to verbal warnings to prevent injury and accidents.