As Amazon readies Victoria warehouse, a hunt for couriers in a tight job market

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As Amazon readies Island warehouse, a hunt for couriers in a tight job market

Ken Mayes’ company, Zenzen Logistics Canada, is one of two courier firms being contracted by Amazon to operate about 120 vehicles that will shuttle parcels and packages from the warehouse to homes and businesses in Greater Victoria and the Island.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.

Amazon did not reveal details of an official opening, but sources say it is likely to be Oct. 5. The company has been advertising for dozens of positions for several weeks. Messages to regional Amazon executives were not immediately returned.Article content Goldie said refugees with a grasp of English won’t have a problem attaining a learner’s permit or driver’s licence, but it will take time. “It’s a tricky process” for most, she said.Article content

Others, however, who do have English have been hired in government, technology and law offices and at post-secondary institutions.

 

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