The Purchasing and Receiving position is a key role in supporting the operation teams through the preparation of purchase orders, supporting with requisitions, obtaining price quotations, and working alongside suppliers. This position requires someone who is detail-oriented, has excellent organizational skills, and is a self-starter. This role also requires you to complete the organized town runs to our suppliers for collection of orders.
Compensation Information
$20.62 per hour
Physical Requirement
Heavy, Work activities involve handling loads more than 20 kg, predominately outside
This job position requires physical presence at the designated location.
The Perks And Benefits You’ll Get To Enjoy
- Winter/Summer Season Lift, Trail and Golf passes
- Initial entitlement to three weeks of paid vacation
- Benefits plan and additional wellness components, including Health Spending Account and EFAP
- Participation in our RRSP and matching DPSP programs
- Company supported training and professional development opportunities
- Dining discounts within our hotel & Resort-owned outlets
- Retail discounts in our Resort-owned outlets
- Friends and family rates at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
- Reciprocal programs with partnering ski areas & hotels
- Eligibility for our ‘Pay for Performance’ incentive bonus program (after qualifying period), awarded to top performers
Skills You Bring With You
- Valid BC Driver’s license.
- Some experience with Microsoft software (Excel and Word).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
Primary Responsibilities
- Purchasing of goods & services in response to appropriate requisitions from authorized personnel.
- Operating the shipping and receiving van for completion of town runs.
- Oversee the organization and management of SPR/SPG staff mail.
- Obtain price quotations from catalogues and suppliers and prepare purchase orders.
- Arrange for deliveries in the most economical way.
- Receive goods as necessary.
- Contact suppliers to resolve shortages, missed deliveries and other problems.
- Ensure documentation of received goods is complete.
- Keep the warehouse neat, tidy and organized.
- Keep the purchasing vehicle neat, tidy and in good working condition by liaising with Vehicle Maintenance department to ensure regular vehicle maintenance as necessary.
Why join us?
We are Canada’s second-largest ski area and a passionate team committed to providing the finest mountain resort experience to our guests.
Our people are at the heart of what we do, making a difference to our guests and our workplace every single day. That’s why we invest in the employee experience; to ensure everyone can be at their best and live our values.
No matter who you are, or your career journey to date, once you join the team at Sun Peaks, you’ll get to feel part of our special community right away. You and your wellbeing matter to us; you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow and learn, as well as enjoy everything our beautiful mountain resort has to offer. In return, we expect you to be passionate about working together to create special memories for our guests, while taking care of our precious environment for others to enjoy into the future.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
We acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional territory of the Secwépemc People.
