Job Description

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis and operates the retails brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.The LDB is committed to the government's goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on theCorporate Operations at the BCLDB includes our Corporate Loss Prevention, Construction and Facilities and Leasing departments. The Corporate Loss Prevention department ensures the security of all BCLDB assets through physical security management as well as an investigative team.Under the direction of the Manager Investigations, Retail Services (RDC) and Manager, Physical Security (DDC), the Building Security Officer ensures compliance with all policies and procedures related to security and safety at the Branch Head Office, government liquor stores and distribution centres.This role provides security advice to store managers and employees throughout the province, operates a central alarm monitoring system which provides support to Branch facilities throughout the province, and provides security support and the safeguarding of all Branch assets, employees, contractors, customers, and business partners. The Officers are friendly, detail-oriented and professional team members who have the ability to build strong working relationship with our internal and external customers.

• A criminal record check is required.
• There are 3 Auxiliary level positions available at our Richmond location.
• Auxiliary positions are not guaranteed shifts.
• Current work shifts available at Richmond Location: Day shift, Monday to Friday.
• Candidates must be able available min. 2 days per week. Afternoon shifts and Night shifts receive shift premiums.
• Uniforms are supplied.
• Safety Shoes are required to work in the warehouse.
• Candidates must be physically able to manually open and close by pushing/pulling heavy gates (approx. 500 lbs. on a roller) in the event of a power failure.
• Candidates must be physically able to perform foot patrols of the building and its premises on an hourly rotational basis.

Position Requirements:Education and Experience:

• Successful completion of Grade 12.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent, related experience* in security or law enforcement and/or in providing customer service, preferably in a retail environment with customer facing role or over phone.
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook).

*Recent, related experience must be within the last 5 years.Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability demonstrating strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to resolve security situations while meeting or exceeding expectations and maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Able to thrive is a fast-paced environment where change is a constant.

How to Apply & Application Requirements:In order to be considered for this position, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined above. You must include start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying. Please indicate which location you are applying for.Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities.A criminal record check is required

BC Liquor Stores