Yukon Government is Looking for Territorial Agent and Liquor Store Clerk Full Time

This is for a permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly

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 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…

The Territorial Agent Liquor Store Clerk is responsible for conducting Territorial Agent services on behalf of other government departments, customer service; product knowledge, selling skills, operating a computerized POS system and serving the public in the retail sales of liquor.

We are looking for an individual who is interested in working in a fast-paced retail and client service environment where timelines, accuracy and attention to detail are essential. The candidate should also demonstrate strong organizational skills and enjoy working both independently and as part of a dynamic team. The person we are seeking will have sound judgment, excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills. If you have initiative, professionalism, a positive attitude, we would be interested in hearing from you.

What does the Yukon government provide to employees?

You will have access to a variety of learning and development opportunities including in-house training and assistance to support further education. Our flexible work and leave options allow you to balance your personal and professional needs. Our comprehensive rewards package, including our benefit plan, provides for the health and wellbeing of you and your family. Learn more about what we offer.

Since 2014, the Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada.

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For more information about the position, please contact Bill Holmes, Manager, at [email protected].

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Brooke Martel, Human Resources Consultant, at [email protected]

Essential Qualifications (what we look for on your resume)

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. In addition, when you list your work experience in your resume, please include the month and year you started and ended a job.

• Considerable experience working in a retail or licensed establishment providing customer service;
• Experience balancing of cash and receipts;
• Experience using a computerized Point of Sales system; and
• Experience with shipping and receiving, validating and stocking inventory.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability (what we assess on)

Candidates should have and may be assessed on the following:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (initiative, professionalism, positive attitude, problem solving, conflict resolution)
• Exceptional client-service skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in order to refuse service to intoxicated and/or underage customers
• Ability to read and interpret government legislation

Additional Information

Conditions of employment: Must obtain government notary within 6 months of hire

Job Requirements: This position requires the ability to consistently work Tuesday-Saturday on a scheduled rotational basis year-round. Able to lift up to 40 pounds.