Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the full-time, permanent position of Storesperson in Finance & Asset Management.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

Reporting to the Inventory & Distribution Supervisor, the Storesperson is responsible for receiving, restocking, issuing, shipping and physical counts of inventoried and special order materials. Ensuring service for clients in a safe, efficient manner using various material handling equipment. The Storesperson provides a high level of customer service providing materials and information requested or needed by clients. The Storesperson is responsible for the security, access control and general housekeeping duties within the designated controlled storage areas, maintaining a neat, orderly and safe work environment. The Storesperson may handle various inventory assets and commodities including specialized service material, hazardous materials, general goods, bulk items and surplus assets.

In addition to their key responsibilities, the Storesperson is expected to integrate established goals and objectives, recognize the roles and responsibilities within the supply chain process including the application of standardized programs and practices as they carry out their work by applying appropriate inventory and distribution processes and HRM’s standardized workflow processes. Procurement staff are expected to advocate for and demonstrate the value of public procurement; to demonstrate a high level of professional values and ethics; to apply strict compliance with confidentiality and protection of information regulations; and to integrate the mission, vision and values of the Procurement department in everyday practice.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties and responsibilities of the Storesperson include but are not limited to the following:

• Accepts delivery and unload inbound inventory.
• Inspects and verifies incoming goods against paperwork; record and report discrepancies and damaged goods.
• Receives and sorts incoming parts and supplies;
• Processes necessary ERP, asset management transactions and applicable paperwork.
• Issues parts and supplies to internal and external clients, ensuring proper procedures and any applicable approval or confirmation processes are completed prior to issuing items.
• Verifies sufficient information is provided to Buyers for required materials.
• Prepares and packages items for shipment.
• Responsible for arranging logistics for outbound shipments as required.
• Manages notification of the arrival of special order and urgent requirement deliveries.
• Conducts ongoing inventory cycle counts ensuring accurate available product levels.
• Prepares for and participates in full physical inventory counts.
• Responsible for completing physical stocktaking investigations.
• Optimizes available space, physically relocating materials and associated ERP or asset management software bin locations as required.
• Manage all Material Reservations including back-orders.
• Prepares requisitions on clients’ behalf for inventoried and special-order items on an as required basis.
• Assists with any available material information for quotation.
• Maintains tool crib for tool loans and ensures tools are returned in serviceable condition through visual inspection.
• Performs routine housekeeping to ensure a clean, tidy, and safe work environment.
• Maintains all storage areas in a safe and orderly manner.
• Uses proper safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) in daily operations and while operating and working with forklifts, pallet jacks, picking carts, cutting tools, etc.
• Working with Buyers, prepare materials and associated activities, transactions, and paperwork for returns to suppliers as required.
• Utilizes skills and knowledge developed through training and experience, makes recommendations to Inventory & Distribution Supervisor for improvements etc.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in keeping with the Safety Data Sheet control protocols.
• Actively participates in department/ inter-departmental meetings.
• Performs job-related tasks as directed by Supervisor, Inventory & Distribution, and at onsite department supervisor request.
• Performs physical labour moving materials and equipment as required.
• Assists and provides on-the-job training to other Storesperson personnel.

This position must report to work during storms or Emergency Management Office (EMO) operations.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience:

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.
• One (1) year of related job experience.
• Experience with an inventory management/ERP or asset management system.

Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of inventory management and control practices.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures.
• Beginner to intermediate MS Office experience.
• WHMIS Certification.

**Security Clearance Requirements:**Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

**Please note –**Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.

**COMPETENCIES:**Communication, Customer service, Teamwork & Cooperation, Organization & Planning, Networking & Relationship Building, Conflict Management, Values & Ethics, Valuing Diversity.

**WORK STATUS:**Permanent, Full-time.

**HOURS OF WORK:**3:30 PM - 1:00 AM (Monday to Wednesday) and 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM (Thursday).

SALARY:$26.47/hour; Level 3 as per NSGEU Local 222 Collective Agreement.

**WORK LOCATION:**Fire Fleet Garage - 34 Red Bridge Pond Rd

**CLOSING DATE:**Applications will be received up to 11:59 PM on 11 March 2026.

This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.

**Please note:**We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, including, but not limited to, educational credentials, professional licenses, and relevant certifications.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link; Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax

(Position #78639962)