Career Opportunity - Liquor Clerk

Career Opportunity - Liquor Clerk
May 14, 2025

Wetaskiwin Co-op is now accepting applications for the permanent part-time position of Liquor Clerk at our busy Co-op Wine and Spirits Liquor Store in Falun, Alberta. The Liquor Clerk has a vital role in ensuring our shelves are well stocked, organized, and appealing to our members and customers.

Who we are:
Wetaskiwin Co-op is located in central Alberta operating in 9 locations in 5 communities of Wetaskiwin, Innisfail, Camrose, Edmonton and Falun. We operate in a variety of product lines including consumer hardware, building products, crop inputs, petroleum, liquor and feed manufacturing. We believe in working together to serve our members and customers throughout Alberta, delivering profits back to our members and communities and investing in sustainable growth. We are looking for team members and team leaders who will embrace our Co-op brand and values of Integrity, Excellence, Community and Service.

What you’ll do:
Reporting to the Liquor Store Manager, the Liquor Clerk is a self-motivated individual who has strong attention to detail. Duties will include but are not limited to:
• Customer service- provide friendly and helpful assistance to members and customers, answering their inquiries, locating products, and offering recommendations.
• Stocking and merchandising- efficiently and accurately unpack, sort, and stock beer, liquor, and spirits on shelves, in displays, and in storage areas.
• Inventory management- assist with inventory counts, identifying low stock levels, and communicating restocking needs to the Liquor Store Manager.
• Process payments- of cash, debit, credit card, gift card and cheques. Troubleshooting any till and/or customer service issues.
• Maintaining a clean workspace- keep work areas, including shelves and aisles, clean and free of hazards.
• Following all Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) regulations. Adhering to all company policies, procedures, and standards.

Who you are:
You’re looking for a career in Retail and:
• You must be at least 18 years old to work in a liquor store in Alberta.
• You are available to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• You have the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• You are comfortable standing for extended periods, and regularly bending, reaching, twisting, pulling, and pushing upwards of 25lbs.
• Experience in the Liquor industry, a Retail setting, and ProServe Certification, are not compulsory but are considered an asset.
• You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.
• You are honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do.

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, an employer contributed pension plan and an employee family assistance program. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

Closing date: Wednesday May 21, 2025

Please submit resume and cover letter indicating position of interest to:
4707 – 40th Avenue Wetaskiwin, Alberta, T9A 2B8
Phone: 780 361 6171 Fax: 780-352-0297 Email: hradvisor@wetaskiwincoop.com

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. At Wetaskiwin Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.  We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.