CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!
At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.
Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.
As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.
THE ROLE
As a Shipping and Receiving Clerk, you help support the provision of retail services to a unique client base - members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and in assisting them, you are helping your community. You manage all incoming and outgoing merchandise in the store, verifying the number and condition of deliveries, completing documentation, and ensuring it is properly tracked in the point of sale system. You create price tags from purchase orders and conduct verification checks to ensure proper pricing and inventory.
The Shipping and Receiving Clerk, loads and unloads merchandise, packs and unpacks merchandise, assembles and disassembles merchandise, as well as sets up displays and signage. You prepare transfers for outgoing merchandise, ensure merchandise is logged prior to sending for repairs, and organize time of delivery of customer products. You may order store supplies and merchandise and fill customer orders.
This is a role where everyone works as one team using modernized technology and an understanding of the unique pressures and rewards of military service to provide the best customer experience for our members and to simplify and improve their lives. If you thrive in a customer focused environment and in a culture that is passionate about exceeding customer expectations, this is the opportunity for you.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
Education, Certifications and Licenses
An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience
Valid Driver’s Licence (Quebec), as required Valid
Forklift Operator certification, as required
Experience
In shipping and receiving, warehousing and pricing of merchandise
In stocking shelves
In building displays
In minor maintenance and repairs
In assembling merchandise
In operating and driving vehicles
In operating a forklift
Competencies
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
French Essential
BENEFITS AVAILABLE
Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.
Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.
Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.
Learning and Development: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.
Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.
Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits
OTHER INFORMATION
Perform heavy lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. 50 lbs / 23kg or more)
This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.
CANEX: From specialized tactical gear and mess kits to everyday groceries, CANEX is a unique retail operation that supports our troops and the military family lifestyle. CANEX has 35 retail, convenience and grocery stores on Bases, Wings and Units across Canada, two retail stores in Europe, under the NATEX brand, and CANEX.ca. No matter where they’re posted, Canadian military families have access to the goods and services they need.
START DATE
As soon as possible
INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION
CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Job Reference: CFMWS18130
