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Apply By: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 11:59 pm EST

Storekeeper

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Job ID:

238530

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Solicitor General

Division:

Central North Correctional Centre

City:

Hamilton

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary (6 months with possible extension)

Job code:

C51210 - Clerk 6 Supply (COR)

Salary:

$28.23 - $31.44 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 team in beautiful

Hamilton

- a town with a picturesque and protected harbour, and a rich heritage and culture. 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.

About the job

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Working as part of a small team at the Hamilton Wentworth Correctional Centre, 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

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Mandatory Requirements:

You have a valid Forklift Operator's Certificate or able to obtain one upon hire
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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
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Computer Skills

You are able to input data and produce reports
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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
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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?

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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

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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, sexual 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.



Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives accessibility Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

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The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.




We offer:

A career that can grow across ministries and job functions Flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs A comprehensive compensation and benefits package Base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression Tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more A modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

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Apply by:

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 165 Barton St E, Hamilton, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 4-7

Category:

Administrative and Support Services

Posted on:

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Note:

About security checks:

A criminal or other federal offence record

does not automatically disqualify you

from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.

If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.

Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
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How to apply:

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You must apply online.

Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matiere de langue et evaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.

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