Assistant Manager, Stores

About Canadian North

Canadian North is a vital air service provider for the Canadian Arctic and an industry-leading charter carrier. With a mission to make life better in the communities we serve, we provide reliable passenger and cargo services to 25 northern communities, connecting them with major southern hubs in Ottawa, Montreal, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Edmonton.

As a proudly 100% Inuit-owned airline, we are deeply committed to cultural inclusivity, community investment, and the well-being of northern communities. Canadian North strives to be a trusted partner for the North by contributing to prosperity, fostering community connections, and supporting innovation and teamwork.

We prioritize safety, reliability, and collaborative success in everything we do. Our customers choose us because they trust us to deliver essential services with care and consistency. At Canadian North, we offer more than just a job—we provide an opportunity to embark on an adventure while making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

Join us as we connect northern Canada with the world, delivering on our mission and building a workplace where people want to start and grow their careers.

About this position:

Reporting to: Senior Manager, Purchasing, Stores & Inventory

*Non-bargaining

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must be able to perform, but not be limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for training and orientation of staff;
• Scheduling of staff at all locations, and management of overtime hours;
• Auditing of inventory & processes;
• Auditing of Stores operations at all bases including during shifts after regular business hours;
• Participate in process & policy development/change;
• Responsible for invoice approvals for shipping/customs;
• Ensures policies and procedures are enforced and communicated to staff;
• Responsible for acceptance of aeronautical products for proper certification and traceability;
• Promote and maintain good relations with suppliers and other departments;
• Participate in the process of staff hiring, appraisals, and related issues;
• Assist in development of the annual budget for Stores, maintains budget goals and provides variance explanations as appropriate;
• Oversee and coordinate daily departmental operations ensuring safe work practices and adherence to policies and procedures;
• Support departmental team approach to fulfill Company needs;
• Provide leadership to Stores staff through supervision and feedback, assist in recruitment, evaluation etc;
• Availability for after hours on call as required (i.e. nights, weekends);
• Frequent travel to other bases;
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Include, but not limited to, the following minimum skills and qualifications:

• Two (2) year Postsecondary education or equivalent work experience in a related field;
• Two (2) years experience related to aerospace materials management/purchasing/supply chain management or comparable industry experience;
• Demonstrated negotiation, budget development and management skills;
• Possess strong computers skills (Word, Excel), experience with Trax an asset;
• Strong organizations skills and ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task;
• Previous supervisory experience in a unionized environment preferred;
• Self motivated and able to work independently and or as a member of a team;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience dealing with internal and external customers;
• Ability to communicate in Inuktut a definite asset;
• Ability to obtain and retain a Restricted Area Pass in accordance with the Airport Restricted Area Access Clearance Program regulated by Transport Canada.

Closing Date: February 28, 2025