Store Attendant

 Reference Number : 1203 

Status : Permanent - Full-time  

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : 34,08 $/h

Number of positions to be filled : 1 

Application Deadline : 02/22/2026

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We are looking to hire one store Attendant for our maintenance center in Vancouver

The positon in temporary - March to October 2026- possibility to be extended

Salary : 34.08$/h

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting Stores operations in a fast-paced maintenance environment. Key responsibilities include:

1. Picking, counting, receiving, and storing materials.
2. Ensuring that on-hand inventory accurately matches Oracle system records.
3. Demonstrating leadership in customer service and promoting these behaviors among peers.
4. Serving as a role model and mentoring Stores Attendants across the Western region.
5. Providing guidance and solutions to maintenance employees using knowledge from colleagues, Oracle data, and on‑site verification on the shop floor.
6. Prioritizing and resolving inventory-related issues with diligence and accuracy.
7. Operating Narrow Aisle and heavy‑duty forklifts safely and efficiently.
8. Meeting all shipping and receiving deadlines.
9. Handling heavy items and performing manual labour tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
10. Promoting and upholding all safety practices and procedures.
11. Processing documents accurately and in a timely manner.
12. Performing other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

1. General knowledge of Stores procedures and materials classification.
2. Experience using Microsoft Office and Oracle applications.

At VIA Rail, we are proud to be an employment-equity employer and we strive to form teams that reflect the diversity of Canadian society. We aim to remove barriers to employment accessibility and aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone is valued, regardless of their identity or differences, to enable them to reach their full potential.

If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know. Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.

Note that we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.

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