Contract Duration: 12 months with potential extension
Working Hours: MondayFriday 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 setting.
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 drivers licence in good 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.
Required Skills:
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 drivers licence in good 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.