Supply Technician 2 (Halifax)

Competition # : 49675  

Department: Public Works

Location: DARTMOUTH

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG  

Closing Date: ​30-Aug-26 ​ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Real Estate Division of the Department of Public Works provides a variety of services to all the provincial government Departments, Boards, Agencies, and Commissions.

About Our Opportunity

The Leasing and Facilities Planning Group provides quality services and support to government departments and agencies. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records through the Archibus Inventory Control Program and supporting warehouse operations associated with surplus government assets. Key responsibilities include conducting physical asset inspections, receiving and handling surplus materials, managing storage and inventory control processes, facilitating asset reuse and recycling efforts, and coordinating the disposal of surplus assets in compliance with the Surplus Disposal Act. Disposal methods include auctions, public tenders, transfers to schools and non-profit organizations, recycling programs, and scrap waste disposal.

Primary Accountabilities

The primary accountabilities of this role are to maintain an efficient, well-organized, and cost-effective parts and supplies inventory operation that supports the needs of internal clients. Responsibilities include:

• Creating and issuing purchase orders to suppliers using established procurement and inventory management systems.
• Purchasing parts and supplies using existing standing offers while considering best-value procurement strategies and maintaining accurate electronic purchasing records.
• Strategically consolidating goods requests from multiple requestors and work assignments to reduce administrative costs and support a more competitive and efficient quoting process.
• Receiving goods by verifying order accuracy, updating inventory records, and placing items in the appropriate stockroom locations.
• Coordinating and receiving goods at active construction sites when required, ensuring accurate documentation and inventory tracking.
• Picking materials and preparing material packages for projects and work activities based on schedules, work orders, and inventory system requirements.
• Maintaining detailed electronic and/or manual sign-out records and coordinating the movement of tools and equipment used by trades to minimize losses and maintain accountability.

Primary Accountabilities Continued

• Proactively analyzing purchasing and inventory data, identifying trends, and making recommendations regarding stock levels based on current and anticipated operational needs.
• Ensuring all parts and supplies issued from inventory are accurately recorded and charged to the appropriate work order through inventory management systems.
• Ensuring stock items, including critical safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE), are in good working condition, with obsolete, damaged, or surplus inventory appropriately returned, declared surplus, or disposed of.
• Maintaining current parts information, product catalogues, and related electronic inventory reference materials.
• Supervising and/or conducting annual and cycle count inventory activities, including inventory reconciliation and maintaining inventory accuracy within computerized systems.
• Providing operational coverage during the absence of other Supply Technicians.

Qualifications and Experience

As the ideal candidate, you will require high school completion plus post‐secondary training related to the position and 5 years of related experience in a buyer position; or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable.

The following are considered an asset:

• A professional designation/certificate in the supply chain field such as CSCMP, SCMP, SMT, P.Log, CCLP or PSPP, PMP.
• Knowledge of construction materials, plus related work experience in sourcing/buying construction materials.
• Experience with the identification, inventory, handling, assembly, disassembly, and storage of systems furniture and workstation components.
• Forklift Certification – Training will be provided if not already certified, however the ability to operate a forklift is a requirement of this position.

On occasion travel across the province is a requirement of this position; as such, a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.

As the ideal candidate, you have:

• A strong commitment to customer service.
• Experience in managing inventory systems.
• The ability to process a large volume of work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work safely under minimum supervision.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, SAP, Archibus).

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

This is an excellent career opportunity for many, and we do consider an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience. Related equivalencies may include, but are not limited to:

• 7 years of related work experience.

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

This role is primarily based in a comfortable office environment, and you may be working at your computer for extended periods of time. You may be required to travel within the province to visit sites or regional offices.

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Countless Career Paths.

Pay Grade:TE 18  

Salary Range:  $2,046.28 - $2,403.04 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve.  The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.  If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application. 

Accommodation Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at Show email.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued. 

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information. 

If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Show email.