Shipping & Inventory Coordinator – Warehouse Operations

Client: Government of Alberta
Location: 12360 – 142 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5L 2H1
Work Arrangement: Onsite – 5 days per week
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 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.