Inventory Clerk
- BC, Canada
$35.6 CAD / hour
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- Pay
- $35.6 CAD / hour
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- Experience
- 1 year experience
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Position Details
Posting Information
| Posting Number | CK54279P |
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| Position Title | Inventory Clerk |
| No. of Staff Required | 1 |
| Position Type | FT |
| If Term position, enter length of Term in months | N/A |
| Position Groups | CUPE Civic |
| Division | Corporate Services (DV124) |
| Department | Purchasing (DP129) |
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| Branch | Procurement Management (BR284) |
Organizational Information
| Purpose of your Position - Non Union | |
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| Classification Summary - Union | Keep stock in order. Keep our city moving. Join our team as an Inventory Clerk and help keep warehouse operations running smoothly. In this role, you will process purchasing transactions, manage warehouse stock, and maintain accurate inventory records in computerized inventory and ERP systems. You will monitor stock levels, initiate replenishment requisitions, respond to internal inventory inquiries, and conduct physical counts to investigate and resolve discrepancies. You will receive, inspect, and verify shipments, prepare receiving documentation and damage or shortage claims, and organize, label, and store inventory for easy identification and access. Your work will also include unloading materials using forklift equipment, preparing goods for shipment, and assisting with the control and disposition of obsolete, surplus, or damaged stock through approved processes. Working with Purchasing, Finance, and operational departments, you will support purchase orders, supplier coordination, invoice routing, and discrepancy resolution. An Inventory Clerk processes the purchasing transactions for and controls and manages warehouse stock. |
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| Results and Activities - Non union | |
| Credentials - Union |
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| Skills & Abilities - Non Union | |
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| Special Instructions to Applicant | Please ensure that you have a resume and Driver’s Abstract to attach, as these are required documents when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s Licence, or are waiting to receive a Driver’s Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver’s Licence”. Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as “other documents”. |
| Additional Hiring Information | Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply. The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging. |
| Pay Rate | $35.60 per hour |
| Posting Date | 11/03/2026 |
| Closing Date | 11/15/2026 |
| Days of Work | Monday to Friday |
| Standard Hours per Day | 8 |
| Hours of Work | 7 am to 330 pm |
| Work Location | PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE/ YARD |
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Driver's Abstract
- Education / Certificates
- Other Document 1
- Other Document 2
- Other Document 3
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Inventory Clerk at the City of Kelowna will keep perpetual stock records, receive and check shipments, and store and label inventory. They will also run physical counts, order replenishment, and support Purchasing and Finance on orders and invoices.
Requirements
Candidates need high school graduation or equivalent, one year of experience, a Forklift Operator Certificate and a BC Class 5 driver's licence. Strong attention to detail, computer skills and accountability are also needed.
Skills
- ERP systems
- Perpetual inventory management
- Inventory control
- Receiving and inspection
- Forklift operation
- Physical inventory counts
- Discrepancy investigation
- Purchase orders
- Supplier coordination
- Invoice routing
- Damage and shortage claims
- Stock labelling and storage
- Replenishment planning
- Computer proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Accountability
- Service excellence
Categories
- Logistics
- Government & Public Sector
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Inventory Clerk
- Warehouse
- Stock control
- Inventory management
- ERP
- Perpetual inventory
- Receiving
- Shipping
- Forklift
- Physical inventory count
- Purchasing
- Purchase orders
- Public works
- Municipal government
- Supply chain
- Procurement
- Shipping and receiving
- Order fulfillment
- CUPE
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- Forklift Operator Certificate
- BC Class 5 Driver's Licence
Tools
- ERP system
- Forklift
Languages
- English