Job Description

Looking for a rewarding career change? Join our team!

TBDSSAB is seeking candidates to fill the position of

Purchasing Clerk

. This competition is open until

Friday, September 12th, 2025

The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB) is the service system manager for Child Care and Early Years Programs, Community Housing and Homelessness Prevention Initiatives, and manages the delivery of Ontario Works for the District of Thunder Bay. TBDSSAB's vision is to provide quality services within the context of a commitment to social justice and recognition of people's potential to achieve self-sufficiency.

If you're interested in making a difference as part of Team TBDSSAB, check out the following or go to our website for the job posting, TBDSSAB application form and application instructions: www.tbdssab.ca/careers

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor, Purchasing and Inventory Control, the Purchasing Clerk receives and distributes material in accordance with established procedures, procures commodities as assigned and maintains established service contract purchase orders.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Places and processes small value purchase orders with defined vendors in accordance with policies/procedures.

2. Reviews and records work order information into established contract purchase orders.

3. Receives, verifies and distributes in-bound orders.

4. Reconciles packing slips to purchase orders and resolves discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders.

5. Performs periodic equipment and furniture inventory counts.

6. Assists in asset disposal and product return process.

7. Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience

Secondary school graduation.

Skills/Abilities

Must be at a basic level in word processing skills and spreadsheet software. Good organization, communication and interpersonal skills.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Must undergo a successful police records check, Type 2. Must be physically able to bend, reach, and lift repetitively.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must include a completed TBDSSAB application form, cover letter and resume. Please be sure to reference the position title and the competition number. Applications may be emailed, faxed or delivered to the TBDSSAB location by 4:30 pm on the closing date to the attention of:

Human Resources

The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board

231 May Street South

Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 1B5

Fax: (807) 345-2466

Applicants currently employed by the TBDSSAB must complete the Internal Application Form. All other applicants must complete the TBDSSAB External Application Form.

Application forms are available on our website or are available for pickup at the TBDSSAB location.

For more information on employment opportunities at TBDSSAB, please visit our website https://www.tbdssab.ca/about/careers

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Applications received for this position will not be acknowledged unless you are being notified of an interview. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process. As an equal opportunity employer, the TBDSSAB encourages applications from Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $23.53-$28.75 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Vision care
Work Location: In person