Status: Up to 6 months term

Shift: TBD

In your role as a Lead Hand – Term at The North West Company (TNWC), you will support the distribution center, which is responsible for distributing products to our stores through safe working practices, including order receiving, picking, ticketing, packing, and shipping, as well as a number of other processes to serve the stores.

Joining TNWC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture. We also have free parking at our distribution center.

TNWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighborhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information.


Your Role:
 

• Develop and receive training to become a junior leader within the organization.
• Support various tasks and functions within the assigned department.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and actively work to improve them.
• Learn to utilize computer systems to manage and streamline daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Understand and operate business systems that track and organize workflows to enhance efficiency.
• Acquire knowledge of effective meeting protocols, including scheduling, coordinating, and contributing meaningfully to discussions.
• Expand your skill set through creative and critical thinking.
• Foster a mindset of continuous improvement by gaining a comprehensive understanding of the distribution process at TNWC.
• Contribute to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe working environment for yourself and your team.
• Learn to be a cross-functional leader by understanding the flow of data, information, work outputs, and their impact on other teams.
• Develop the ability to prioritize tasks based on business needs in a dynamic work environment.
• Share ideas in a collaborative and solution-driven manner.
• Adapt to operational challenges and changes as they arise.
• Operate handheld computers to support daily operations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Previous distribution experience at The North West Company’s WLSC (Winnipeg Logistics Service Center) or CMF (Crescent Multi Foods) is required.
• Previous warehouse experience involving shipping and/or receiving is preferred.
• Experience with forklifts and other material handling equipment is an asset. The ability to obtain certification is required.
• Knowledge of airport/airplane loading procedures is essential.
• Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is preferred.
• Strong curiosity, problem-solving skills, and the ability to navigate complex scenarios are required.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to follow instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) accurately.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment.
• Sufficient literacy level to perform required tasks effectively.
• Ability to work in varying seasonal temperatures.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.

Location:     Winnipeg Logistics Service Centre (WLSC) 100 Murray Park Road.

Report To:   TBD

Salary Grade: C0W003
 
We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:

• Being Enterprising • Committing to our Customer • Working with Passion • Leading and Developing Others • Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity • Building Trust

The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates including but not limited to all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.

You may include your resume and cover letter together as a single document. A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is an active job opening for a position that is currently available, and we are actively seeking to fill.

For Internal Applicants Only:

Interested internal applicants are invited to apply directly on the website. Internal applicants must select “Yes” as the answer to “Are you currently employed by The North West Company or any of its subsidiaries?” during the application process.

Positions will be advertised externally; however internal candidates will receive first consideration based on qualifications. NWC employees are encouraged to bring forward applications of external candidates that meet the qualifications of this position.

Note:  All employees must have a minimum of one year of service in their current position prior to applying for other positions unless authorized by their current manager. Prior to applying, an internal employee also MUST obtain a written endorsement email from their current Manager or Manager – once – removed and provide this to the recruitment team before they can be considered for opportunities. This opportunity adheres to the Distribution job posting guidelines.