Warehouse Manager

Job Description

Job Summary and Requirements

This is a full-time, permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly. Relocation may be provided.

Yukon government’s vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.

Who We Are

The Yukon Liquor Corporation strives for service excellence that supports a healthy, vibrant and prosperous Yukon. Our mission is to offer customers legal access to a variety of liquor and cannabis products while considering the wellbeing and economic prosperity of the territory.

The Corporation’s branches work to support the Yukon’s food and beverage industry, cannabis market, and local liquor producers through a range of programs and services. We continuously evolve our business structure to improve the way we operate our Whitehorse Liquor Store, central warehouse and five rural community Liquor Stores in Dawson City, Faro, Haines Junction, Mayo, and Watson Lake. Join us; help us to advance the Corporation and serve Yukon!

The opportunity

This position is responsible for directing and managing the operation and maintenance of all aspects of the Yukon Liquor Corporation’s 50,000 square foot central warehouse, which includes directing and controlling the receipt, warehousing, shipping, distribution and safe keeping of approximately 2,000 different liquor and cannabis products.

This role will supervise the Assistant Warehouse Manager, Warehouse staff, and Sales and Distribution staff who are responsible for all product shipments destined to 6 Yukon Liquor Corporation retail stores, 150 licensed establishments, music festivals, beer festivals, wine festivals, and other permitted special events.

What We Can Offer You

Yukon government cares about their employees and strives to offer a variety of learning and developmental opportunities including in-house training. Funding may also be available to support further education.

Flexible work and leave options may be available allowing you to balance your personal and professional needs.

We also have a comprehensive and generous benefits plan, providing for the health and wellbeing of you and your family.

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Essential Qualifications

Important application requirements:

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

Include the month and year you started and ended a job when you list your work experience. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in the position.

For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca.

• Recent extensive experience managing a large warehouse, including overseeing the receiving, distributing, and maintaining product inventory.


• Recent extensive experience leading, managing and supporting entry-level warehouse workers.


• Considerable experience briefing senior management on warehouse operations, including challenges and continuous improvements.


• Considerable experience drafting contracts and managing contractors.


• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in supply chain management, logistics, business, or related is an asset.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability

• Taking Action & Achieving Results


• Demonstrating Client Focus


• Developing People


• Leading Change & Innovation


• Thinking Strategically

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment: Class 5 Yukon Driver’s License and Security Clearance.

Job requirements: When in Warehouse, steel toed boots must be worn.

This position is in Whitehorse, Yukon, and requires you to work in the office. Remote work is not available for this role.

Contact Details

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Amelie Quirke-Tomlins, Chief Operating Officer at amelie.quirke-tomlins@yukon.ca.

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact Hailey Spears, Human Resources Consultant at hailey.spears@yukon.ca.