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Liquor Store Clerk

Yukon Governmentabout 18 hours ago
Mayo, YT
CA$30,862 - CA$35,660/annual
Mid Level
Temporary
Part-Time

Top Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for employee and family
Flexible work and leave options
Learning and development opportunities with education funding

About the role

Department

Government of Yukon -> Yukon Liquor Corporation - Mayo Liquor Store

Location

Mayo, YT Y0B 1M0 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

06 January 2027

Full/Part Time

Part-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

37.5

Classification

PS06

Salary

$30,862.00 - $35,660.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

As Per Rotation

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 posting is for one part-time term working 37.5 hours biweekly ending January 2027, and one casual position. The hours and schedule of this position will vary each week between the days of operation, Tuesday to Saturday.

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 provides courteous and professional service while assisting customers with retail liquor sales. They support daily store operations through the operation of a computerized point-of-sale (POS) system, as well as the receipt, handling, and merchandising of stock to promote product awareness and drive sales. In addition, they contribute to maintaining a safe and secure environment by monitoring for underage customers, intoxicated individuals, and potential shoplifting activities. As part of the team, they also ensure the store is maintained in a clean and orderly condition by performing organizational and 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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Essential Qualifications

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 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
  • Considerable experience providing customer service
  • Experience with shipping, receiving, validating and/or stocking incoming inventory
  • Experience balancing cash, receipts, and a float at the end of a 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)

  • 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 50lbs)

Contact details:

If you have any questions about this position, please contact**: Michelle Freeland, Mayo Store Manager at** michelle.freeland@yukon.ca**.**

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact**: Hailey Spears, Human Resource Consultant at** hailey.spears@yukon.ca**.**

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

26 May 2026

Close Date

08 June 2026

Job Description

Liquor Store Clerk Mayo JD

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