Warehouse Specialist, Canada
- Halifax, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 2–3 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, shipping, or receiving (candidates with less experience who demonstrate the right attitude are also encouraged to apply)
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Your role
As a Warehouse Specialist at Saab Canada, Inc., you play a vital role in keeping our operations running smoothly. You'll be responsible for supporting day-to-day warehouse, inventory, and shipping activities, ensuring that parts and materials are handled accurately and delivered on time.
What you will be doing:
- Managing and maintaining our internal inventory database with precision
- Supporting the Warehouse Manager and collaborating closely with the Logistics Coordinator
- Preparing domestic and international shipments, including hazardous materials (HAZMAT), while ensuring full compliance with Transport Canada regulations
- Liaising with suppliers and service providers to coordinate shipments and inventory needs
- Receiving and unpacking deliveries, verifying materials against documentation
- Conducting inventory audits and stocktaking activities
- Working collaboratively with stakeholders across Saab to ensure seamless operations
- Contributing to a small, close-knit team where flexibility and shared responsibility are valued
Your profile
We're looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative team setting. You don't need to tick every box – if you're motivated to learn and grow with us, we encourage you to apply.
What you would bring:
- A high school diploma
- 2–3 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, shipping, or receiving (candidates with less experience who demonstrate the right attitude are also encouraged to apply)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, email, and Teams
- Strong organizational skills with a keen eye for detail
- The ability to manage paperwork and documentation accurately
- Physical capability to handle lifting up to 20 kg, work on ladders, assemble crates, and remain standing for extended periods
- Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions during shipment activities
- A valid driver's licence with a clean record, and the ability to operate a company vehicle when required
- Access to a personal vehicle for commuting to the worksite
- The ability to work independently with minimal supervision while being a strong team player
- Flexibility and adaptability in a collaborative small-team environment
- Forklift certification (training will be provided if needed)
- Experience working in a small team where roles and priorities may shift
What you will be a part of
Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.
Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 30,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defense capability of several nations. Read more about us here
Saab Canada, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Saab AB. With offices in Ottawa, Ontario and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Saab Canada, Inc. contributes to Saab’s global mission through business development and operation activities with our Canadian customers. This position is based out of our Dartmouth office.
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Responsibilities
Manage inventory records and support daily warehouse activities, including receiving, audits, and stocktaking. Prepare and coordinate domestic and international shipments, including HAZMAT shipments, while ensuring regulatory compliance and collaborating with suppliers and internal teams.
Requirements
A high school diploma and typically 2–3 years of warehouse, logistics, shipping, or receiving experience are sought, though candidates with less experience may be considered. Applicants should have Microsoft Office skills, strong organization and documentation abilities, a valid driver’s licence, access to a personal vehicle, and the physical ability to perform warehouse and shipment tasks.
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Shipping and Receiving
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Transport Canada Regulatory Compliance
- Inventory Auditing
- Shipment Coordination
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Documentation Management
- Attention to Detail
- Organization
- Teamwork
- Forklift Operation
- Crate Assembly
- Physical Stamina
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Administrative
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Warehouse Operations
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Database
- Shipping
- Receiving
- Logistics
- Domestic Shipments
- International Shipments
- Hazardous Materials
- HAZMAT
- Transport Canada Regulations
- Supplier Coordination
- Inventory Audits
- Stocktaking
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Teams
- Documentation
- Forklift Certification
- Crate Assembly
- Driver’s Licence
- Security Vetting
- Defense and Security