Yukon government’s vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.
This posting will be used to fill one part-time term position, working 30 hours bi-weekly. The term runs until October 2026. Temporary Assignments may also be considered.
A term position is a position greater than 6 months which has a specified end date.

This job is located in the town of Mayo, in the beautiful Yukon.
Relocation to Mayo will not be provided for this position.

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 Liquor Store Clerk is responsible for serving the public in retail sales of liquor with excellent customer service. Liquor Store Clerks help team receive and handle stock, have product knowledge, merchandising skills and are able to operate a computerized point-of-sale (POS) system. They also provide surveillance skills for underage, intoxicated persons, and shoplifters, and assisting in janitorial duties.

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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Important application requirements:
Essential Qualifications
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.

• Considerable experience working in a high-volume retail environment or licensed establishment providing customer service
• Experience with shipping, receiving, validating and/or stocking incoming inventory
• Experience balancing register cash, receipts, and float at the end of the shift
• Experience using a computerized point-of-sale (POS) system

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:

• Taking Action & Achieving Results
• Demonstrating Client Focus
• Developing People
• Leading Change & Innovation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (initiative, professionalism, positive attitude, problem solving, conflict resolution)
• Excellent client service skills
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
• Strong organizational skills in a work environment that is challenging and detailed oriented
• Ability to exercise sound judgment to refuse service to intoxicated and/or underage customers

Additional information
Job requirements: Wearing safety footwear, wearing a uniform provided by Yukon Liquor Corporation. Being able to stand or walk for longer periods of time, being able to repetitively lift heavy items (up to 40lbs)
Contact Details:
If you have questions about the position please contact: Michelle Freeland, A/Manager at Michelle.Freeland@yukon.ca
If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Katrina Russell, Human Resource Consultant at Katrina.Russell@yukon.ca

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

26 November 2024

Close Date

09 December 2024