Storekeeper

Full job description
Apply By: Wednesday, July 23, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
Storekeeper
Job ID:
231991
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of the Solicitor General
Division:
Kenora Jail
City:
Kenora
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary (up to 12 months with possible extension)
Job code:
C51206 - Clerk 4 Supply (COR)
Salary:
$25.39 - $28.12 Per hour
Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Put your planning, organizational, and record keeping skills to the test!

Join our dynamic team in beautiful Kenora - a city of natural attractions, picturesque beauty, and outdoor recreational opportunities during every season. We look forward to welcoming one dedicated Storekeeper who will be responsible for the day-to-day storekeeping operations of the institution. Given this position works with inmate helpers, a shift premium will be added to every pay.

NOTE:
This position is located approximately 1,800 km away from Toronto. For more information on the location, please visit the City of Kenora website.
About the job
Working as part of a small team at the Kenora Jail, you will enjoy a variety of tasks as well as a steady work schedule. In this role you can expect to:
buy, receive and check incoming goods and equipment
stock items, maintain storage control, and fill stock requisitions and orders
assemble and pack goods for distribution and use
reconcile purchasing card statements
update manual and computerized storekeeping databases
provide training, direction and supervision to staff and inmate helpers
What you bring to the team

Specialized Knowledge and Analytical Skills
You have knowledge and experience with:
coordinating the receipt, storage, recording and distribution of products and equipment
inventory control practices to ensure the accurate and up-to-date records
purchasing processes
relevant legislation and policies (i.e. Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS) to ensure proper handling, mixing, and storage of goods, and to maintain safety and security of stock areas

Computer Skills
You are able to input data and produce reports

Communication and Supervisory Skills
You are able to:
assign and review the work of inmate helpers
discuss and resolve problems with suppliers and staff
prepare reports

Problem-Solving and Organizational Skills
You can:
coordinate schedules and assign work in the stock room to meet fluctuating priorities
identify and prevent safety risks
resolve billing issues and discrepancies
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, ****** orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

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