Materiel Management Technician

About Red Deer

Red Deer sits at the heart of Central Alberta along the QEII corridor, perfectly positioned between Calgary and Edmonton. With more than 100,000 residents and a regional reach of over 300,000, it’s a growing hub for business, services, and opportunity.

Here, big-city amenities meet small-city ease. Enjoy abundant parks and trails, vibrant arts and culture, excellent recreation and education, and a strong sense of community.

With easy access to lakes, outdoor adventures, and the mountains, plus a thriving economy and high quality of life, Red Deer is an inviting place to live, work, and grow.

The City of Red Deer is a dynamic municipal organization with a $480M operating budget, a $60M capital program, and a workforce of nearly 1,700 employees. It is focused on growing with purpose by attracting talented, community-minded people who want to make a difference.

Guided by the vision “Our City, One Voice,” Red Deer is building a thriving, inclusive, and connected community, with priorities centered on a vibrant economy, community wellbeing, and strong engagement.

At its core, the City values its people, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared success

The Opportunity

Maintain inventory security, quality control and effective materiel handling operations.

Administer inventory policies and procedures. Provide highest quality service to internal/external customers. Maintenance of facility and equipment to facilitate efficient operation and a safe working environment. Working knowledge of J.D. Edwards Inventory module in order to create and expedite inventory orders.

Top Key Responsibilities

• Material Handling & Logistics Operations - Receive, store, pick, load, and distribute materials; coordinate shipments and deliveries while ensuring safe handling, including hazardous materials (WHMIS compliance).
• Inventory System Management & Procurement Support - Maintain accurate inventory records in a computerized system, process transactions (issues, returns, transfers), create purchase orders, track orders, and support inventory-related inquiries.
• Inventory Control, Quality & Security - Inspect incoming and returned goods for quality and accuracy, perform inventory counts, resolve discrepancies, and ensure secure access to storage areas.
• Customer Service & Support - Provide assistance to staff, departments, suppliers, and the public regarding inventory, procedures, and stock availability; support training and respond to inquiries.
• Equipment Operation & Facility Support - Operate forklifts, vehicles, and tools to move materials; perform basic facility, yard, and equipment maintenance.
• Administrative, Compliance & Safety Responsibilities - Maintain documentation and records, support audits and reporting, follow health and safety regulations, and participate in safety programs and emergency response activities.

As our preferred candidate, you will have

• Grade 12 education.

• 1 year directly related experience including directing warehouse and stores operations, inventory control and materiel management activities for a large organization.

• Knowledge of inventory principles and procedures as applied in a computer environment. Previous experience with JD Edwards inventory software would be an asset.

• Valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license.

• Ability to organize and prioritise. Ability to process information within tight deadlines.

• Valid First Aid certificate.

• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with fellow staff and provide direction and feedback regarding performance of duties.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word and Excel).

• Ability to work with independence.

• Ability to understand and follow detailed inventory procedures accurately.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with the public and employees.

• Must be experienced in forklift truck operation.

• Must be able to perform routine maintenance on various forklift trucks and other materiel handling equipment.

• Must be able to perform general maintenance for Stores facilities.

• Must be in good physical condition to be able to exert moderate to high physical effort in lifting and moving heavy objects and to work in fatiguing and/or awkward positions.

• Must be willing to work under disagreeable working conditions such as exposure to weather, dust, grease, noise, odours and chemicals.

Affiliation

Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417

Status

Regular Full-time

Remuneration

$34.45 to $36.26 per hour

Hours of Work

80 hours biweekly Monday to Friday. Some evenings and weekend work may be required.

The City of Red Deer does not permit the use of unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI) during interviews or any supervised or timed assessments. Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.

We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Regular Full-time | Closing Date: June 23, 2026