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Storekeepers and Parts Clerks (1472)

Among the occupations currently in highest demand in All of Québec

Occupation with high worker turnover

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Qualification and skills most often required

Le diplôme d’études secondaires (DES) ou le diplôme d’études professionnelles (DEP) en vente de pièces mécaniques et d’accessoires ou un DEP dans un autre domaine lié à l’emploi sont demandés. Des connaissances en gestion des stocks et en informatique sont demandées (ex. : savoir utiliser les logiciels de gestion des stocks). La connaissance des produits et services de l’entreprise peut être nécessaire. Des aptitudes pour le service à la clientèle, l’entregent, le dynamisme, la débrouillardise et le sens de l’organisation sont des qualités recherchées. Des connaissances liées à la santé et à la sécurité au travail sont parfois demandées. Le bilinguisme, l’expérience et un permis de conduire peuvent être exigés.

Reason for labor demand

L’activité commerciale favorise la demande de main-d’œuvre dans cette profession. Cette demande vient notamment des commerces de grandes surfaces, des commerces spécialisés dans la vente de pièces automobiles et de véhicules récréatifs (motos, motoneiges, embarcations de plaisance, motomarines, roulottes, etc.), des centres de pièces recyclées, des entreprises de location d’outillage et du secteur manufacturier. Le roulement de la main-d’œuvre crée des débouchés sur le marché du travail. Le roulement est attribuable aux conditions de travail : horaires de travail variables (de jour, de soir et de fin de semaine) et rémunération parfois faible selon les secteurs d’activité.

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Nature of work

Storekeepers and parts clerks sort, store and issue parts and supplies for use by the establishment in which they work and for sale to the public. They are employed by manufacturing companies, warehouses, retail and wholesale establishments, mining, forestry and construction companies, repair shops, hospitals and other establishments, and the armed forces.

Main duties

  • Storekeepers and parts clerks perform some or all of the following duties:
  • - Receive and sort incoming parts and supplies
  • - Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in a warehouse, tool room, supply room or other area
  • - Process incoming requisitions and issue or distribute parts and supplies for internal usage
  • - Maintain records of orders and the amount, kind and location of parts and supplies on hand using manual or computerized inventory system
  • - Prepare requisition orders to replenish parts and supplies
  • - Sell spare and replacement parts for motor vehicles, machinery and equipment in a retail setting
  • - Advise retail customers or internal users on appropriateness of parts, supplies or materials requested.
  • * Parts clerks may specialize in a particular line of parts such as automotive parts, recreational vehicle parts, marine parts, heavy equipment parts, agricultural machinery parts, heating, ventilating and air conditioning parts or refrigeration parts.

Main characteristics of the occupation

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Storekeepers and Parts Clerks (1472)

Employment requirements

  • * Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • * Completion of a three-year apprenticeship program orCompletion of specialized training in high school and a one-year college program for parts clerks may be required.
  • * Trade certification for partspersons is available, but voluntary, in all provinces and territories except Ontario.
  • * Trade certification for industrial engines and equipment partspersons is available, but voluntary, in British Columbia.
  • * For parts clerks, experience in a related clerical occupation or as a warehouse worker may be required.
  • * Interprovincial trade certification (Red Seal) is also available to qualified partspersons.

Skill type

  • Business, finance and administration

Skill level

  • Intermediate

More information

  • * Progression to supervisory positions is possible with additional training or experience.
  • * Red Seal trade certification allows for interprovincial mobility.

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Professional associations

  • Comité sectoriel de main-d'œuvre des services automobiles
  • 2751, boul.Jacques-Cartier est, bureau 204
  • Longueuil, QC
  • J4N1L7
  • Toll free: 1-866-677-5999
  • Phone: 450-670-3056
  • Fax: 450-651-3199
  • Email: info@csmo-auto.com