Department

Government of Yukon -> Yukon Liquor Corporation - Purchasing

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

01 October 2027

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

PS11

Salary

$74,307.00 - $86,038.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government's goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.

Job Summary and Requirements

This opportunity is to fill a 1-year full-time term, anticipatory permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly.

TA's may be considered with advance supervisorial approval

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for forecasting and purchasing the corporation's liquor and cannabis products, sourcing current and new products for the best value, coordinating special orders for internal and external clients and customers, maintaining inventory, and pricing systems, and coordinating with freight companies for transportation of liquor and cannabis products into the territory.

Important application requirements:

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. Ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

Essential Qualifications

• Recent and extensive experience analyzing sales, inventory, and forecasting data to support product purchasing decisions, manage inventory, and anticipate supply chain challenges or opportunities.
• Experience negotiating pricing, purchase agreement terms, and product availability with licenced producers, suppliers, agents, and vendors.
• Experience purchasing products and administering purchase orders in a distribution environment.
• Experience and knowledge of procurement, supply chain, transportation logistics, Microsoft suite, and warehouse/inventory management systems.

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.

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
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong organization skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills

Additional information

Conditions of Employment: none

Job requirements: none

Contact details:

If you have any questions about this position, please contact: Carrie Ekholm, Manager, Sourcing and Supply at [redacted].

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Melissa Wood, Human Resources at [redacted].

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

03 August 2026

Close Date

14 August 2026

Job Description

Procurement Specialist