Job Description

Competition # : 44391
Department: Public Works
Location: DARTMOUTH
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 01-Nov-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Real Property Division of the Department of Public Works provides a variety of services to all the provincial government Departments, Boards, Agencies, and Commissions.
About Our Opportunity
As the Supply Technician - Surplus & Disposals, you will be responsible for warehousing all surplus furniture and equipment, including modular system furniture into a Public Works warehouse facility. You will be responsible for maintaining and ensuring a neat and tidy facility to adhere to fire and security regulations as applicable. Furthermore, this position will schedule appointments for shipping and receiving government assets throughout the Province. You will assist with loading and offloading of items, verifying their condition, and assessing their future usefulness. You will also coordinate and report the disposal of items that have reached their end of life within the Government.
Primary Accountabilities
The Primary accountabilities of this role are:

• Maintain an accurate inventory listing of surplus modular system furniture and components.

• Prepare orders from pick lists, product listings and/or drawings. Will be required to collect and stage multiple orders, and receive/ship orders as required.

• Schedule appointments for shipping and receiving government assets throughout the Province. Assist with loading/off-loading surplus items, verifying quantity and condition.

• Provide expert technical knowledge, skills, and training in maintaining an inventory control program for all capital assets including office furniture, system furniture, vehicles, and equipment in Government departments, boards, commissions, and agencies throughout the Province.

• Records item movements in an inventory control program, showing description, model and serial numbers as applicable. Maintain system by posting all receipts and issues. File copies of all movements and provide an audit trail for surplus furniture and equipment.

• Schedule arrangements for surplus vehicles, scrape waste and surplus removal.

• Optimize and track revenue generated through a variety of surplus disposal methods.

• Required to travel throughout the province to visit departments, warehouse, constructions sites, and instructional workshops regarding surplus disposal and relocations.

Qualifications and Experience
As the ideal candidate, you will require high school completion plus post-secondary training related to the position and 5 years of related experience in a warehouse setting; or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable.
A professional designation/certificate in the supply chain field such as SCMP, SMT, P.Log, CCLP or PSPP is considered an asset.
Knowledge of modular systems furniture specifications, plus related work experience is considered an asset.
The ability to operate a forklift is a requirement of this position; an existing forklift certification is considered an asset.
Travel across the province is a requirement of this position; as such, a valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required.
As the ideal candidate, you have:

• A strong commitment to customer service.
• Experience in managing inventory systems
• The ability to process a large volume of work under tight deadlines
• Ability to work safely under minimum supervision.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Experience with AutoCAD is considered an asset

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Equivalency
This is an excellent career opportunity for many, and we do consider an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience. Related equivalencies may include, but are not limited to:

• 7 years of related work experience.

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a , Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: .
Working Conditions
This role is primarily based in a comfortable office environment, and you may be working at your computer for extended periods of time. You may be required to travel within the province to visit sites or regional offices.
What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Countless Career Paths.

Pay Grade: TE 18
Salary Range: $1,864.28 - $2,189.32 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.