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Description

Supply Technicians ensure that all of the supplies and services necessary for Forces operations are available when and
where they are required. They handle a variety of items such as food, fuel, heavy machinery, spare parts, stationery, and
clothing.
Overview
Supply Technicians may serve with the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, or Royal Canadian Air Force, ensuring
that necessary supplies are available for military training and operations. Supply Technicians employed on a part-time or
casual full-time basis usually serve at a Forces location within Canada.
The primary responsibilities of Supply Technicians are to:
Manage the purchasing, warehousing, shipping, receiving, stock control, and disposal of obsolete stock and
equipment
Receive, handle, and prepare items for shipment
Operate military vehicles weighing up to 10 tons and materials-handling equipment such as forklifts
Process invoices and prepare shipping documents
Order material from internal and external sources and purchase supplies
Deliver supplies and provide services to operational units
Perform recordkeeping, stocktaking, and inventory control
Maintain accounting and financial records
Process and coordinate repair and disposal functions