Senior Storekeeper

Department: PR Business Operations 
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 1334

Initial Shift Assignment: Day - Monday to Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm  
Number of Positions: 1 

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General Purpose

Reporting to the Manager, Stockroom & Materials Handling, the Senior Storekeeper will be responsible for functioning effectively as a member of a team maintaining a stock and parts inventory for Physical Resources and the University community. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ordering stock and parts through University systems contracts, blanket orders and procurement cards
• Verifying received shipments, organizing and shelving stock, and updating the inventory database accordingly
• Receiving stock and parts requests via in-person requests, telephone and email
• Arranging deliveries and pick-ups with Materials Handlers, and in some instances, assisting Material Handlers as needed
• Arranging courier services as well as providing emergency deliveries and pick-ups both on and off-campus
• Labeling stock bins, maintaining and updating price information
• Participating in the annual inventory process
• Following all University policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• Associated duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum grade 12 education and forklift certification
• Two years demonstrated inventory management experience with knowledge of various trades (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc.)
• Above-average computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), analytical and mathematical ability, with excellent data entry skills 
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, coupled with strong customer service skills

What Will Give You The Edge?

• Knowledge of the Physical Resources Division and its trades, and the University campus would be an asset
• Trades knowledge acquired from a formal professional setting, such as retail, industrial or construction

Employee Type: Regular 
Position Number: 10838007     
Classification: CUPE Band 4   
0-3 Month Rate: $29.58 per hour
Job Rate: $31.14 per hour
Vacancy: Consequential
Work Location: Main Campus

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 01/05/2026 
Close Date: 01/12/2026