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Warehouse Assistant Jobs in Calgary, Alberta, Canada at Calgary Zoo
Title: Warehouse Assistant
Company: Calgary Zoo
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Join our team at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and grow your warehouse skills by helping to ensure the right supplies and materials reach the right teams! The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is seeking a part-time, seasonal Warehouse Assistant who will work with the other Warehouse team members and and be responsible for assisting with the daily distrution of goods to outlets throughout the Zoo.
Our Purpose | We act for wildlife; saving species and inspiring people to join us.
Our Core Values | Drive impact, nurture connection, cultivate hope, and be bold.
Contract:
- Start Date: May 2026
- End Date: January 2027
What you will do:
- Receive products in the warehouse
- Verify goods against the invoices / packing slips
- Check all fresh goods to ensure the quality and quantity is acceptable
- Adhere to proper storage, rotation, control and cleanliness of the storage areas
- Deliver and put away products in various food and beverage locations throughout the zoo
- Complete daily In-house transfer form for each transfer
- Assist with month-end inventory counts and reporting
- Ensure that receiving area and storeroom are kept clean and accessible
What you will bring:
- Completion of at least a high school diploma is preferred; other combinations of experience and education will be considered
- A valid Driver’s License is required
- Customer service experience is an asset
- Food safety certification is an asset
- Ability to work together as part of a team and independently to complete daily tasks and assignments
Working Conditions:
- Shift times will vary, includind requiring work on weekends & holidays.
- This position is fairly labour intensive that involves heavy lifting, and frequently moving stock to various on-grounds locations each day.
- On grounds mobility required.
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is an outdoor facility and all staff working at the zoo must be comfortable working in a large variety of outdoor conditions. The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo follows the advice of Environment Canada when responding to temperature and air quality issues.
What the Zoo Offers:
- Discounts on food, beverage, and merchandise
- Participation in the Staff Pass Benefit plan
- A fun, rewarding work environment and the opportunity to work in a park full of wild animals
Are you ready to join one of Canada’s leaders in wildlife conservation? If this position suits your skills, experience and personal attributes, we want to talk to you.
Apply by doing the following:
- Confirm eligibility to work in Canada
- If hired, when would you be available to start?
- Do you have a valid driver’s licence?
- Approximately, how many hours per week are you available to work?
- This position requires carriable shift hours and includes weekend and holiday work. Are you able to commit to this type of flexible schedule?
- What is your availability throughout the week?
- If hired, what is your expected wage for this position?
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
If this position is a fit for you, we encourage you to apply with a resume and cover letter online by May 12, 2026.
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo strives to cultivate a workplace in which everyone feels welcome and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. As a conservation organization, we respect and value the diversity of all life and come together as individuals and teammates to achieve the organization’s mission and vision. We recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work to advance our culture to ensure diverse viewpoints are heard and everyone has an equitable chance to succeed and thrive.
All candidates are thanked for their applications and advised that they will be contacted once applications have been reviewed and a final decision has been made.
