Stores Supervisor

Stores Supervisor

Warehouse Operations

Nanaimo, BC

Reporting to the Manager, the Stores Supervisor oversees one or more Stores activities such as shipping, receiving, in-hospital replenishment, distribution and transportation in a centralized stores/warehouse. Supervises staff and performs related administrative duties.

What you'll do

• Oversees the receipt, distributing and storing of goods to ensure correct materiel handling techniques, inventory control procedures, distribution and pick-up systems are followed, and satisfactory standards are being maintained according to department procedures.
• Supervises staff by participating in staffing selection, scheduling and coordinating work assignments, determining training and orientation requirements, monitoring performance and providing input into evaluation of department staff.
• Receives work requests, establishes priorities and distributes workload accordingly.
• Ensures pre-determined inventory levels are maintained by utilizing computerized Materiel Management system; makes recommendations to Inventory Analyst regarding quota adjustments, based on utilization statistics and input from user departments.
• Maintains timekeeping records for staff and submits to payroll.
• Liaises with other hospital departments regarding stores related services. In conjunction with the Manager, develops and implements departmental procedures and resolves operational problems as they arise.
• Initiates work orders for repairs of the Materiel Management-Stores areas or equipment.
• Makes recommendations for annual budget proposal to the Materiel Manager.
• Responds to stat requests, performing work as required. Delivers, picks up, ships and transports a variety of supplies and equipment by operating a truck and a varied fleet of powered equipment and carts.
• Works with employees to provide a service to the users within quality assurance guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus three years recent related experience including one year in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Class 5 vehicle license.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize work.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to supervise.

Skills & Knowledge

• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

• Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time - Until return of incumbent
Wage: $28.48 / Hour
Location: 1200 Dufferin Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7
Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: various hours based on operational requirements. (Monday to Friday)
Requisition # 179813E

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate - Cultivate partnerships - Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA's North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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