Yard Worker - Stores

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Parks and Roads Services Branch is looking for a dedicated Yardworker - Stores to join their Branch Integrated Support Services team. This role operates independently without direct supervision and is responsible for ensuring store stock is fully supplied with PPE, small tools, and consumables for the branch. The position involves keeping district yards secure, operational, and compliant with safety standards, balancing meticulous record-keeping with active facility management to ensure field operations crews have necessary supplies. The role aims to keep Edmonton's infrastructure moving forward.

Requirements

Completion of the tenth (10th) school grade or equivalent
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in store and yard operations
Ability to manage day-to-day purchasing, resolve invoice errors, and handle year-end financial reconciliations
Ability to keep shared spaces organized, oversee site security, and coordinate routine building maintenance
Proficiency using and navigating digital inventory and tracking software like SAP, Ariba, Asset Tiger, and GFMS Key Systems
Strong skills in tracking inventory, forecasting supply demands, and implementing effective workarounds during material shortages
Ability to manage a daily workload independently, meet tight deadlines, and adapt quickly to shifting budgets or corporate policies
Exceptional listening, verbal, and written communication skills to articulate logistical or financial details with contractors, vendors, and teammates
Ability to collaborate productively with satellite yards
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
Successful candidates must be fit for a respirator, and compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring, is a requirement of this position
Compliance with the City of Edmonton’s safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing steel-toe boots, gloves, goggles, sunscreen, and coveralls
Possession of current Emergency First Aid, CPR-C, and AED certifications

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of SAP, inventory management software, and standard computer applications
Certificates in SAP-ECC, SAP Ariba Invoicing Materials, or SAP Ariba Buying Services
Procurement Fundamentals or Contract Management Fundamentals Certificates
Current Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certifications
Equipment operating experience and associated technical certifications

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end ordering and purchasing processes via SAP and Ariba, conduct vendor research, obtain competitive quotes, and handle corporate credit card transactions and reconciliations
Direct physical inventory processes, manage stock levels based on demand, issue goods, coordinate stock transfers, and oversee all shipping and receiving logistics
Oversee building and yard entry points, manage multiple district satellite yards, and handle corporate key control boxes using specialized digital systems
Perform routine safety inspections of yards and facilities, maintain up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and audit emergency equipment like First Aid kits, AEDs, and fire extinguishers
Coordinate facility service requests (heating, electrical, cleaning), manage waste/recycle services, and oversee the safe transport and collection of hazardous materials
Create a resilient workplace by training team members on store management processes to ensure smooth vacation coverage and progression planning