Warehouse Worker

Job Overview and Role Expectations

This role is a permanent full-time position requiring work of 75 hours every two weeks. The eligibility list gathered may be used to fill future permanent, term, or casual full-time and part-time roles within the organization.

About Our Organization

The Yukon Liquor Corporation is committed to delivering top-tier service that supports a healthy, thriving, and economically prosperous Yukon. Our mission encompasses providing customers lawful access to a variety of alcohol and cannabis products while prioritizing the wellbeing and economic growth of the territory. Our branches promote Yukon’s food and beverage sectors, cannabis market, and local liquor producers with various programs and services. Continuous improvement efforts enhance the operation of our Whitehorse Liquor Store, central warehouse, and five rural community stores located in Dawson City, Faro, Haines Junction, Mayo, and Watson Lake. Join our team and contribute to advancing the Corporation’s service to Yukon.

Role Description

The central warehouse plays a critical role in receiving, storing, and shipping liquor and cannabis products to licensed retailers and customers. This position carries out comprehensive warehouse functions including order picking, stock rotation assistance, and maintaining warehouse cleanliness.

Why Work With Us

• Commitment to employee care with diverse learning and development opportunities, including in-house training and possible educational funding support.
• Flexible work schedules and leave options to support work-life balance.
• A comprehensive and generous benefits plan focused on health and wellness for employees and their families.
• Recognition as a Top 100 Employer in Canada since 2014, showcasing our commitment to a positive workplace.
• Unique working environment in Yukon, offering an unparalleled regional experience.

Application Guidelines

Applicants must submit a resume clearly outlining how their background matches the listed qualifications. Work experiences should include start and end month/year to assist in experience verification. Selection will be based strictly on the provided resume information.

Essential Qualifications

• Prior warehouse experience.
• Recent involvement in picking and assembling customer orders.
• Familiarity with inventory management including conducting counts.
• Experience operating forklifts and power jacks is advantageous; please specify in your resume your hands-on experience with these.

Equivalent education, training, or experience fulfilling these requirements may also be considered.

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Yukon Liquor Corporation key competencies including: Taking initiative and achieving goals, client-focused service, people development, and embracing change and innovation.
• Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong reliability and solid work ethic.
• Ability to maintain performance under pressure.
• High attention to detail and regular use of basic math skills.

Additional Information

• Employment conditional on obtaining security clearance.
• Role requires wearing safety footwear.
• Heavy lifting estimated between 40 to 60 pounds is expected approximately 75% of the time.

Contact and Queries

For job-related inquiries: Jay Nagra, Warehouse Manager (email hidden).
For recruitment process questions: Hailey Spears, Human Resource Consultant (email hidden).

Eligibility List Duration

Selected candidates will be placed on an eligibility list valid for 12 months for related vacancies.