Warehouse Assistant

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Forest Area Warehouse Supervisor, this position is responsible for the warehouse floor operations of the Forest Area Warehouse and support for HTC Training Center and provincial HOIST program when training in Hinton. including purchasing, procurement, mobile equipment management and maintenance, receiving, storage, packing of kits, distribution and shipping of equipment, uniform components and other items for the Forestry Division and personnel. Duties will include supporting the Warehouse Supervisor to ensure complete operations are functioning effectively including of all Forestry Division warehouse stock such as TDG items and the creation and maintenance of the Safety Data Sheet program. This position will also be responsible for the supervision of seasonal OS3 positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and process inventory while maintaining accurate records.
• Prepare, package, and ship equipment, supplies, and orders in a timely manner.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through storage, tracking, and inventory control processes.
• Support safe and efficient warehouse, yard, and equipment operations.
• Provide logistical and operational support to wildfire operations and internal clients. 

This position plays a critical role in supporting Forestry Division operations by ensuring the efficient management of warehouse inventory, equipment, and logistics services. Through effective inventory control, procurement support, facility maintenance, and operational coordination, the Warehouse Assistant contributes to organizational readiness, service excellence, and the safe delivery of programs across the Forest Area. The position also provides leadership and guidance to seasonal staff while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, accountability, and customer service.

The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Drive for Results: Strives to exceed objectives and maximize resources to achieve results aligned with the goals of the department, considerate to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop Networks: Maintains close relations with all stakeholders, actively incorporates the needs of the broader group, and ensures overall client satisfaction.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Takes a collaborative approach with work to foster open communication and leverage team skills.
• Agility: Identifies alternative approaches in uncertain, complex situations, supporting others in determining and assessing strategy.
• Systems Thinking: Considers the changing environment, recognizes how work impacts a vast network of stakeholders.
• Creative Problem Solving: Assesses options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standard: 
High school diploma and two years of related experience. 

Equivalency:  Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of:  one year of experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

Assets:

• Warehouse experience or experience in the wildfire program at the Forest Area level including supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of Incident Command System and its application to the management of large fire incidents.
• Working knowledge of Dangerous Goods and WHMIS requirements.
• Above average computer skills using MS 365, TEAMS, PDF and divisional application.  
• Knowledge of basic transportation (truck and air) concepts.
• Class 5 Drivers License with less than 7 demerits.
• Standard First Aid Certificate
• WHMIS Certificate
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods certificate, Air and Ground Mode.
• Ability to operate 4WD and 2WD trucks, forklift and pallet movers, and materials handling equipment (strappers, box stapler, scales).
• Good physical condition an

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

This position is a permanent, full-time role, with the standard weekly work hours of 40.00, Monday to Friday. The incumbent may be requested to work overtime, evening and weekends due to the emergency nature of wildfires.

Travel within the area and throughout the province will be required as part of your responsibilities to coordinate with Ministry staff and colleagues, other government departments, clients, and other external stakeholders. 

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Candidates may be asked to complete a written assignment as a part of the interview process.

Application Information:

• In your application, please include a cover page detailing your interest, and role related experience.
• In your resume, include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
• Three (3) work-related references are required for those selected for an interview.

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•    Working for the Alberta Public Service 
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•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information 
•    Professional learning and development
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool 
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.