Regular Full-Time & Temporary Full-Time
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
We are recruiting for Storekeepers who enjoy hands-on inventory and warehouse work supporting City departments and the Stores team. The successful incumbents will be detail oriented, effective communicators and provide excellent customer service to both internal customers and external vendors. Based within the Procurement Division of the Finance & Legal Department, the Storekeeper position consists of the following duties:
- Receiving, inspecting, storing and issuing of inventory materials
- Picking and staging inventory items to fulfill customer and departmental requests
- Maintaining accurate inventory records and processing daily transactions using computerized inventory systems
- Loading, unloading and delivery of inventory items to civic facilities
The ability to prioritize competing demands and work effectively within a small team environment is essential. A creative and collaborative approach to assisting City departments with their inventory requirements, including picking and staging items, assisting with inventory requests and maintaining organized and safe storage areas are an important function of this position.
Storekeepers exercise judgement in carrying out their day-to-day duties under supervision in accordance with established procedures, with direction and support provided by the Stores Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
- Sound working knowledge of storekeeping methods and procedures.
- Sound knowledge of the various types and uses of supplies, tools and equipment used in municipal operations.
- Working knowledge of WHMIS regulations governing the work performed.
- Ability to issue and receive supplies and to perform related clerical recordkeeping tasks manually or using a computer terminal.
- Ability to operate forklift.
- Ability to perform manual work and lift, move and carry heavy items.
- Ability to perform routine clerical tasks related to the work and to do so under minimal supervision.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and external contacts.
- Ability to operate common office equipment.
- Driver's License for the Province of British Columbia.
- Counterbalanced / Vertical Mast Forklift Operator Certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of City facilities and facilities inventory requirements.
- Training in inventory control methods, inventory operations and principles, computer usage, and some related municipal Stores experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $30.51 - $35.84 (2025 rates). The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. This position is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo and submit an acceptable police information check.
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on August 5, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
