Warehouse Supervisor
Competition No: 2026-119
Duration: Regular Full Time
Salary: $7,592 – 7,910 – 8,239 – 8,583 – 8,959/month
Schedule: 80 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘F’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Foremen’s Division Collective Agreement
Last Updated: 5/5/26
This is supervisory work in directing the day-to-day warehouse operations of the municipality. An incumbent plans and oversees the ordering, receiving, issuing and controlling of a wide variety of supplies, materials, tools, and automotive parts. An employee of this class supervises a group of subordinates engaged in manual and clerical warehousing duties and warehouse equipment operation. Trains, coaches and evaluates staff performance and provides assistance to staff engaged in inventory management. Considerable independence of judgement and action is exercised in the work while the more complex or policy matters are referred to a supervisor. Plans and directs the day-to-day operations of the Municipal Warehouses; oversees and participates in the ordering, receipt, issuance and inventory of stock and non-stock as required for end user departments. Maintains adequate stock levels according to known or anticipated demands and processes requisitions and work orders; ensures the availability and timely delivery of goods. Reviews and participates in the review of existing procedures and processes and provides recommendations to a supervisor for review. Participates and oversees the implementation and monitoring of new warehouse processes and procedures. Operates a forklift used to move, store and retrieve various items as required. Performs related work as required.
Qualifications include completion of Grade 12 supplemented by courses related to the work plus considerable related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Considerable knowledge of relevant workplace health and safety regulations, codes and practices; of the policies, practices and procedures governing the ordering, receipt, storage, issuance and inventorying of a variety of materials, parts, supplies and tools. Ability to supervise the work of subordinates performing manual and clerical warehouse work and material handling equipment operation. Ability to prepare and maintain reports, records, and files related to the work and to assist a supervisor in budget development. Ability to use software applications used in the work. Ability to operate a forklift in a safe and efficient manner and meet the physical demands of the work. A valid Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required.
Please apply online by May 14, 2026.
Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted
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