Client: Government of Alberta – GOAPRDJP000001053
We are seeking a detail-oriented and physically fit
Shipping & Inventory Coordinator to support shipping, receiving, inventory control, warehouse operations, and administrative tasks for the Government of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating a Reach Truck, managing warehouse inventory, performing cyclic inventory counts and inventory reconciliation, processing shipping documentation, and safely handling materials in a controlled warehouse environment. Strong organizational skills, accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential for success in this role.
Role Snapshot
- Job Title: GOAPRDJP000001053 – Shipping & Inventory Coordinator
- Client: Government of Alberta
- Work Location: 12360 – 142 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5L 2H1
- Work Arrangement: Onsite – 5 Days per Week
- Estimated Start Date: November 23, 2026
- Estimated End Date: November 30, 2027
- Business Days: 258.00
- Estimated Hours: 7.25 hours per day
- Maximum Extension Term: 12 months
Must Have
- Reach Truck Experience – 1 year: Specifically looking for Reach Truck experience. Counterbalance forklift experience will not be considered.
- Shipping and Inventory Control – 5 years: Experience in a warehouse setting, including cyclic inventory counts and inventory reconciliation in a computer system.
Nice to Have
- Supply Chain Software Experience – 1 year: Experience using supply chain software, such as JD Edwards or MS GP Dynamics, to manage sales and inventory transactions.
- Data Processing and Data Entry – 2 years: Experience with accurate data processing and/or data entry.
- Computerized Inventory Management Systems – 1 year: Experience with computerized inventory management systems, such as entering waybills into internet-based platforms (e.g., Loomis, Purolator, etc.).
- Material Handling Equipment – 1 year: Experience with the safe operation of material handling equipment, such as shrink wrappers, strappers, power pallet jacks, manual pallet jacks, etc.
- Controlled or Serialized Inventory – 1 year: Experience working with controlled serialized inventory or products with high street value (e.g., cannabis, alcohol, lottery tickets, bus passes, etc.).
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) – 1 year: Experience with OHS committees or membership in an OHS Committee, assisting with safety protocols, and understanding working-alone principles.
Description
This is a unique role that requires a physically fit individual to perform administrative tasks and general warehouse duties, demonstrate competency in operating Reach Trucks, and have experience safely using material handling equipment. Accuracy and attention to detail are critical to being successful in this role.
The resource will assist with and share responsibility for the shipping and receiving of products, including high-security and serialized materials; tracking shipments of orders; distributing departmental mail; organizing stock; conducting cyclic inventory counts; reconciling all materials; and performing general warehouse duties.
Responsibilities
- Accurately pick, pack, and ship all orders within 24–48 hours of receipt or within established service-level time frames, demonstrating strong attention to detail.
- Be physically fit and able to consistently lift boxes weighing 35 lbs, as well as remain on their feet while lifting, bending, and reaching, while following OHS safety guidelines and procedures.
- Safely operate a Reach Truck and other material handling equipment in a controlled warehouse environment while using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as being a strong team player.
- Maintain a customer service-focused approach.
- Demonstrate the ability to solve problems and exercise sound judgment.
- Use strong verbal and written communication skills when communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrate the ability to multitask and adapt to changing workloads and priorities.
- Coordinate bulk distribution of orders as required.
- Receive stock, verify quantities received, and provide the packing slip and copies of the materials to the Senior Customer Service Advisor for receiving within 24 hours of the product being delivered.
- Manage inventory and warehouse organization, including regular stock replenishment and stock rotation using the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method.
- Participate in the Warehouse OHS Joint Health and Safety Committee and conduct warehouse safety inspections.
Additional Skills That Will Be An Asset
- Strong computer skills, including the ability to type accurately at a minimum speed of 35 words per minute (WPM).
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately enter numbers into databases while recording sequence ranges.
- Proficiency in data entry and the ability to locate information in databases.
- Maintain and update the 'Shipping Manager' database and MOVES daily with details about every shipment. Strong attention to detail is required when accurately recording waybill numbers, number of parcels, shipping dates, serialized ranges, and special instructions for every order.
How to Apply
We would like to present this job opportunity to you for the
Shipping & Inventory Coordinator role with the Government of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta.
If you have the required experience and are available for new opportunities, kindly send the following mandatory documents to
hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com by
Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Mandatory Documents
- Updated Resume in Word format (Mandatory)
- Skills Matrix and References (Mandatory)
- Expected Hourly Rate (Mandatory)
- Visa Status (Mandatory)
- LinkedIn ID (Mandatory)
Without the mandatory documents, we cannot submit a candidate.
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Additional Information
Work Arrangement: As per the worker model, this is an onsite role.
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