Assistant Operations Supervisor

About the BCLDB:

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis, and operates the retails brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.

The LDB is committed to government’s goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.

The LDB Wholesale Operations team is responsible for the registration, procurement, customs clearance, selling and distribution of liquor products for the province of British Columbia. Our stakeholders comprise approximately 1200 agent & suppliers, over 800 retail outlets and 9000 licensed establishments. Working in collaboration with our suppliers and agents, our vision is to provide a reliable and efficient service to support the success of our customers. There are five key divisions within the business; Supply Chain, Pricing, Imports, Customer Service and Distribution. Each of our teams work closely in alignment with each other to provide a seamless customer experience and deliver our service goals.

About this role:

The Assistant Supervisor provides assistance in attaining efficient operation of the distribution department as assigned. This will include assisting in the supervision and assignment of resources to optimize the operation, ensuring compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations, LDB internal policies and procedures not limited to, safety policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). To accomplish this the incumbent must have knowledge of all warehouse duties and functions.

A criminal record check is required.

This position requires the operation of a variety of mechanical and hand-operated equipment including forklifts, reach trucks and electric pallet movers. This position may require lifting liquor cases up to 50lbs. to varying heights and performing warehouse duties including frequent bending, pushing, carrying, pulling and standing. There may be exposure to dust and noise in a fully operational warehouse. Loud machinery is operated on site.

Successful candidates are required to wear safety vest and associated footwear. They must be prepared to work in a multi-shift facility and willing to travel and work overtime on an occasional basis, as required.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

There is 1 vacancy on Afternoon Shift.

Position requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook and Excel applications.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in a warehouse environment.

Preference may be given to those candidates with the following:

• Recent* supervisor experience assigning, monitoring and examining work of employees and demonstrating coaching and communicating to employees to achieve expectations.
• Experience utilizing a Warehouse Management System (WMS).

*Recent experience is defined as occurring in the last 5 years.

Application instructions:

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered:

• A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process. Your cover letter must contain information detailing how your qualifications meet the position requirements as listed in the job posting.
• Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Rebecca Levick, HR Advisor at rebecca.levick@bcldb.com.

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca before the stated closing time, and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

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