Contract Duration: 12 months, with potential extension
Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:15 AM – 4:30 PM (36.25 hours/week)
Job Summary The Government of Alberta is seeking a physically fit and detail-oriented Shipping & Inventory Coordinator to support warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, inventory control, and departmental mail distribution. The successful candidate must have experience operating a reach truck and safely handling materials in a warehouse environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Pick, pack, and ship orders within established service-level timelines.
- Receive shipments, verify quantities, and maintain accurate receiving documentation.
- Operate reach trucks and other material-handling equipment safely.
- Maintain inventory records, perform cycle counts, and reconcile stock.
- Organize warehouse stock, replenish inventory, and follow FIFO procedures.
- Track shipments, waybill numbers, parcel counts, and serialized inventory.
- Update shipping and inventory databases daily.
- Coordinate bulk order distribution and departmental mail.
- Follow Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards and participate in warehouse safety inspections.
- Provide excellent customer service and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
Mandatory Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum 2 years of shipping and inventory control experience in a warehouse setting.
- Minimum 1 year of reach truck driving experience.
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence in positive standing.
- Must own CSA-approved safety footwear.
- Physically capable of lifting up to 35 lbs and performing warehouse duties.
- Ability to work onsite in Edmonton, Monday through Friday.
- Must complete the required criminal record check and mandatory Government of Alberta training.
- Conflict of Interest attestation required.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Valid reach truck training and certification.
- Typing speed of at least 35 WPM.
- Experience with supply chain software and computerized inventory management systems.
- At least 2 years of accurate data entry or data processing experience.
- Experience handling controlled or secure inventory.
- Knowledge of OHS standards and working-alone policies.
Additional Information
- Interview: In-person interviews are anticipated between November 6 and 12, 2026.
- Safety Equipment: Candidates must supply their own CSA-approved safety boots.
- References: Three current references must be included on the resume.
- Resume Requirements: Each relevant job/project must include dates in the format MMM/YYYY to MMM/YYYY, with all required experience clearly described under the relevant role.
- Background Check: Level 1 criminal record check through Edmonton Police Service or RCMP.