STOREKEEPER
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Regular Full-Time & Temporary Full-Time
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam
offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local
community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than
150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it
continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and
recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is
built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while
supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that
we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
We are recruiting for Storekeepers who enjoy hands-on
inventory and warehouse work supporting City departments and the Stores team.
The successful incumbents will be detail oriented, effective communicators and
provide excellent customer service to both internal customers and external
vendors. Based within the Procurement Division of the Finance & Legal Department,
the Storekeeper position consists of the following duties:
- Receiving, inspecting,
storing and issuing of inventory materials
- Picking and staging inventory
items to fulfill customer and departmental requests
- Maintaining accurate
inventory records and processing daily transactions using computerized
inventory systems
- Loading, unloading and
delivery of inventory items to civic facilities
The ability to prioritize competing demands and
work effectively within a small team environment is essential. A creative and
collaborative approach to assisting City departments with their inventory requirements,
including picking and staging items, assisting with inventory requests and
maintaining organized and safe storage areas are an important function of this
position.
Storekeepers exercise judgement in carrying out
their day-to-day duties under supervision in accordance with established
procedures, with direction and support provided by the Stores Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
- Sound working knowledge of
storekeeping methods and procedures.
- Sound knowledge of the
various types and uses of supplies, tools and equipment used in municipal
operations.
- Working knowledge of WHMIS
regulations governing the work performed.
- Ability to issue and receive
supplies and to perform related clerical recordkeeping tasks manually or using
a computer terminal.
- Ability to operate forklift.
- Ability to perform manual
work and lift, move and carry heavy items.
- Ability to perform routine
clerical tasks related to the work and to do so under minimal supervision.
- Ability to maintain effective
working relationships with other employees and external contacts.
- Ability to operate common
office equipment.
- Driver's License for the
Province of British Columbia.
- Counterbalanced / Vertical
Mast Forklift Operator Certification.
Preferred
Qualifications
- Knowledge of City facilities and facilities inventory
requirements.
- Training in inventory control
methods, inventory operations and principles, computer usage, and some related municipal
Stores experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has
an hourly rate range of $30.51 - $35.84 (2025 rates). The rate of pay is based
on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and
skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team
dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety
of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an
opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. This position
is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The
City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the
ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
Accessibility / Equal
Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention
processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work
environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about
what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support
of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the
application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an
accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also
provide in-person support if required.
Applicants under
consideration may be required to undergo and submit an acceptable police
information check.
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on August 5, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.