Receiver/Material Handler

Date: 18 Mar 2026

Location: Ottawa, CA, K2M 1W8 Ottawa, ON, CA

Company: Calian

Position Overview 

 

The Reciever/Material Handler will exercise attention to detail and organizational skills to receive, inspect goods and accurately select and prepare components for production. They will fulfill manufacturing floor requirements, pick production orders, and update our electronic inventory management system (SAP) when necessary.  They will have the opportunity to assist in material management through management of non-conforming material, troubleshooting material issues, and assisting with inventory counts. 

 

Responsibilities 

 

•    Accurately and efficiently receive vendor deliveries by inspecting for damage, confirming material and paperwork (packing slip) against original purchase order and updating ERP (SAP) system accordingly 
•    Receive and put away and/or provide raw material and/or semi-finished goods from/to SMT production line, subcontractor, cable assembly line and Engineering team 
•    Update inventory management systems in Excel and SAP as required•    Maintain and organize the warehouse by ensuring materials are stored appropriately, and moved to point of use as required possibly using a pallet jack 
•    Ensure parts are securely and appropriately wrapped and transported to production 
•    Assist in completing inventory and cycle counting and identify and troubleshoot inventory inaccuracies 
•    Create product labels in SAP, and label incoming inventory with product labels and WHMIS 
•    Receive in SAP all the parts delivered 
•    Contact the appropriate person if there are issues with the part or the courier 
•    Ensure all required information is with the parts and the correct ones were received compared to PO's 
•    Some parts require incoming inspection, so parts will need to be measured and compared to drawings with assistance from Quality team 
•    Assist with shipping during peak times 
•    Other duties as required within the context of the role 

 

Qualifications 

 

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• One year of warehouse experience 

• Experience in receiving, and/or material handling

• Experience using pallet jacks and/or certified forklift is an asset 

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to reliable personal transportation that can be used for business purposes as the need arises 

• Experience in SAP is an asset 

• Willingness to obtain Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification 

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel 

• A clear sense of urgency to achieve results. A “can-do”, “let’s make it happen” attitude and a focus on a positive customer experience 

• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and work process evolution 

• Interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others 

• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities 

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team 

• Sense of urgency with the ability to respond to rapidly changing priorities in a timely and efficient manner 

• Ability to follow documented procedures 

 

Compensation 

 

$42,000-$51,000 

 

Vacancy 

 

We have 1 available position(s). 

 

Job Title: Receiver/Material Handler

Requisition Number: 2307

Date: March 18, 2026 

Location 1: Ottawa, ON   

Remote: No 

Business Unit: Defence & Space 

Department: GNSS

 

Job Type: Full-time

#LI-MT1# 

#SF#