Warehouse Supervisor

Role Responsibilities

Do you thrive in a busy environment and like new challenges? Are you ready for the next step in your warehousing career? If so, we have an exciting opportunity that may be what you are looking for!  We encourage you to apply to be considered for our wildfire family as the Warehouse Supervisor at our Edson location.

Reporting to the Wildfire Operations Officer, this key position is responsible for providing leadership to the Warehouse Services Section ensuring the highest standards of warehousing are provided to the Forestry Division and, specifically the Wildfire Management Branch. As the Warehouse Supervisor, you will be responsible for areas such as fire logistics support, staff supervision, planning, training, inventory management, equipment management and allocation as well as related administrative/financial components.

Being a member of the leadership team, you will provide oversight to the Provincial Warehouse Service Centre, respective Provincial Wildfire Management programs as well as other Government staff and Partner Agencies with GoA contractors in the area who may utilize the warehouse and yard. 

Key Responsibilities:
•    Supervising and overseeing stock keeper and any surge supply chain hires, expanded warehousing or logistics staff including all warehousing activities to ensure that there is an adequate supply of materials, supplies and equipment to support wildfire management activities in the province.
•    Manage inventory through the Inventory Management Information System (IMIS) including collaboration with the purchasing section and participation in the development of Inventory Management systems.
•    Coordinating of the movement of equipment and consumable items.
•    Oversight of shipping and receiving activities.
•    Assisting the Forest Area Fleet Manager with the proper branding and monitoring as well as maintenance of the Area fleet.
•    Participating on provincial task teams dealing with items like inventory management systems and protocols.
•    Maintaining and organizing the warehouse yard, associated infrastructure and remote facilities inventory.
•    Active member in committees related to fire line and warehouse network within the Division.
 

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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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

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

Education and Experience:
•    High school diploma and three years of related warehouse experience.
•    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.

Requirement:
•    Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).

Assets:
•    Class 5 Driver's License.
•    Standard First Aid Certificate.
•    Extensive knowledge of Inventory Management, good knowledge of Department Financial Procedures, Fire Costing Business Rules, Wildfire Management Policy and Standard Operating Procedures, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, Contracts, Fireline Equipment Standards, Pre suppression System, Wildfire Area Management Area Policies and Procedures and Equipment Catalogues.
•    Ability to operate 4WD and 2WD trucks, forklift and pallet movers, and materials handling equipment (strappers, box stapler, scales).
•    Supervisory experience in a warehouse environment.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This position is a permanent, full-time role, with the standard weekly work hours of 40 hours, 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 a include cover letter 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-hour shifts/week).
•    Three (3) work-related references are required for those selected for an interview.
 

What the GoA has to offer:

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
•    Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.