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Senior Stores Person – GSSTS
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2 October 2026 (15 hours ago)
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30 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Senior Stores Person GSSTS
Client: Department of National Defence (DND)
Location: Garrison Petawawa 285 Brindle Road Building CS-117
Contract: October 5 2026 September 3 2027
Hours: 37.5 hours/week MondayFriday 7:30 AM3:30 PM
Position: General Services Stores Services (GSSTS) Senior Stores Person
Security Clearance: Secret Mandatory
Position Overview
The Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking an experienced Senior Stores Person to provide supply logistics warehousing and inventory support within a Canadian Forces (CF) operational unit.
The successful candidate will support the Clothing Stores section and be responsible for the secure receipt storage control maintenance movement and distribution of military materiel and equipment. The role requires hands-on warehouse capabilities combined with clerical inventory documentation and safety responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse & Stores Operations
- Support the daily operations of the Clothing Stores section.
- Receive safeguard store maintain issue and distribute military materiel.
- Maintain accurate control and accountability of military equipment and supplies.
- Record and track stock movements and maintain appropriate inventory documentation.
- Apply established storage methods and procedures to ensure materials are properly organized and protected.
- Interpret stock descriptions catalogues and related stores documentation.
- Pack move load and unload materials as required.
- Operate warehouse and stores equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Requirements
Mandatory Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of demonstrated experience providing supply logistics warehousing inventory management or stores support services.
- Experience must have been gained within a Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) environment.
- Valid Secret security clearance Mandatory.
- Experience working in a warehouse/stores environment involving the handling movement storage and distribution of materials.
- Ability to work with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and applicable hand/power tools.
- Ability to perform inventory and stock-control activities including recording stock movements and maintaining stock records.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic required for stock records and inventory activities.
- Ability to perform clerical and filing duties including maintaining hard-copy archival files for audits and reference.
- Ability to understand storage methods and interpret stock descriptions/catalogues.
- Ability to safely pack move load and unload materials.
- Ability to operate warehouse/store equipment safely and effectively.
- Ability to identify and report safety and security issues including hazards and facility/equipment damage.
Material Handling
- Utilize various Material Handling Equipment (MHE) required for warehouse and stores activities.
- Safely use applicable hand and power tools.
- Follow established procedures for the safe handling movement storage and distribution of military materiel.
- Ensure equipment and tools used by the employee and work group are properly cared for.
Inventory & Documentation
- Maintain accurate inventory and stock records.
- Perform basic arithmetic calculations associated with stock control and inventory records.
- Maintain filing systems and clerical records.
- Maintain hard-copy archival files for audit compliance and reference purposes.
- Ensure stores documentation is complete accurate and properly maintained.
Safety & Security
- Safeguard military materiel received stored maintained and issued within the warehouse.
- Identify and report safety/security concerns including workplace hazards and facility or equipment damage.
- Follow applicable workplace warehouse security and material-handling procedures.
- Maintain a safe and organized working environment.
Office & Administrative Support
- Properly use and care for office supplies furniture equipment and computers.
- Perform administrative and clerical duties associated with stores operations.
- Support the Supply Section with day-to-day operational requirements.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This is a hands-on warehouse/stores position that may involve:
- Standing and walking for extended periods.
- Moving packing loading and unloading materials.
- Working with warehouse/store equipment and MHE.
- Working both indoors and outdoors.
- Walking between buildings and performing extended outdoor work when required.
Protective footwear and appropriate workwear are required. PPE will be provided as needed. Candidates must have suitable outdoor clothing for extended outdoor work or walking between buildings.
Work Location
Garrison Petawawa
285 Brindle Road
Building CS-117
Petawawa Ontario
Contract Details
Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
Position | GSSTS Senior Stores Person |
Start Date | October 5 2026 |
End Date | September 3 2027 |
Hours | 37.5 hours/week |
Schedule | 7:30 AM 3:30 PM |
Location | Garrison Petawawa ON |
Clearance | Secret Mandatory |
Environment | DND / Canadian Forces operational unit |
Travel | Approved travel/accommodation reimbursed per Treasury Board guidelines |
Required Skills:
Supply Logistics Warehousing Inventory Management Stores Support Clothing Stores Operations Warehouse Operations Stock Control Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Hand & Power Tools Material Receipt Storage Issuing & Distribution Stock Movement Tracking Inventory Records Basic Arithmetic Clerical & Filing Hard-Copy Archival Files Stock Catalogues Stock Descriptions Packing Loading & Unloading Material Handling Warehouse Equipment Operation Safety & Security Procedures Hazard Identification Military Materiel Handling Administrative Support
Required Education:
Relevant supply logistics warehousing inventory or stores training/experience is applicable.
