STATUS: Non-Permanent Term (approximately 12 months)

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week

PAY RATE: $33.20 per hour

In this role, you will:

• Meet with our various City customer groups to determine priorities and specifications regarding materials they require.
• Read and interpret schematic diagrams, manuals, catalogue information, etc.
• Determine appropriate transportation methods to expedite delivery of materials.
• Coordinate pickup and delivery of materials with trucking, courier companies and vendors, and prepare bills of lading.
• Unload, unpack, and inspect materials, including checking packing slips against stock received loads, and move, store, and record the locations of materials within the warehouse, entering information into various databases.
• Issue or transfer materials to customers or other warehouse locations and indicate part numbers, descriptions, quantities, and codes on Stock Issue & Equipment Repair order sheets.
• Recommend when inventory levels need to be changed, substitutions made, or new items be stocked.
• Reconcile discrepancies and damage with vendors, trucking and courier companies, Accounts Payable and procurement staff.
• Return incorrect stock and obsolete parts.
• Receive, categorize, and store reusable stock and salvage.
• Perform stocktaking and cycle counts while investigating and reconciling discrepancies.
• Complete housekeeping duties to maintain the warehouse in a clean, tidy, and safe condition as well as keep parts catalogues and other reference materials current.
• Operate materials handling equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Ensure the security of the warehouse and report any safety issues to management.
• Assist with mailroom and courier duties.
• Drive a light truck to pick up and deliver materials when required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent GED is required.
• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain or other relevant certifications, such as Warehousing, Journeyman Parts Technician, Apprentice Parts Technician, SCMP, SMT or equivalent is considered an asset.
• At least one year of experience in parts, warehousing, and inventory control.
• Working familiarity with modern ERP systems including experience with JD Edwards is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of municipal purchasing and requisitioning procedures is a strong asset.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license is required.
• Valid First Aid certificate is required.
• Current certifications in Forklift Operator Training, Work Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) are an asset.
• Experience dealing with suppliers and transportation service providers.
• Knowledge of mechanical parts, catalogues, distributors, and dealers.
• Self-directed and motivated, with reliable, consistent customer service that is timely and responsive.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and exercise teamwork while coordinating assigned work within the team
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with inventory systems & databases.
• Proficient record keeping skills.
• Successful communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Physical strength and agility to meet the demands of the work and successfully carry out duties.

For further information on this opportunity, please contact:

Clint Wall, Inventory Management Supervisor at 403-320-4157 or clint.wall@lethbridge.ca

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume with cover letter, online by clicking on “Apply” at the top of this screen.

Applicants must apply online. We are unable to accept paper copies of resumes or applications sent via email.

If you are not currently a City of Lethbridge employee, at the time an offer of employment is provided, you will be responsible for providing a copy of a five-year Commercial OR Non-Commercial Driver’s Abstract. The Driver’s Abstract is to be obtained within 30 calendar days of the date of offer and applicants will be responsible for the cost of obtaining the Abstract. If you do not submit an Abstract, or the Abstract shows 6 or more demerits or includes any of the unacceptable driving items listed below, your offer of employment may be rescinded. The City of Lethbridge reserves the right to determine what is a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract.

An unacceptable driving record includes, but is not limited to:

• A record of any suspension of Operator’s License within the preceding three years which is related to a driving offence.
• An overall driving history that reflects poor driving behavior, will be determined at the discretion of the City.
• Within the preceding three years any Criminal Code or Provincial driving conviction including:

1. Impaired Driving related offence
2. Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
3. Criminal Flight from a Peace Officer
4. Fail to Remain at the Scene of an Accident
5. Drive while Disqualified/Prohibited 
6. Careless Driving

If you are a current City of Lethbridge employee, depending on the circumstances of your current position, you may also be required to provide a five-year Commercial OR Non-Commercial Driver’s Abstract as part of the recruitment process.

Closing Date: June 3, 2026, at 4:00PM MST

All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Lethbridge (www.lethbridge.ca) proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta.

The City of Lethbridge recognizes the diversity of our community and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.

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