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

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Online retail behemoth preparing to open its last-mile distribution centre at Victoria International Airport, likely in early October. Delivery contractor aims to recruit Ukrainian refugees as couriers.

Amazon-branded delivery vans will soon be seen everywhere around the capital region as the online retail behemoth prepares to open its last-mile distribution centre at Victoria International Airport.

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. 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.

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

 

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Hey do you know if they are going to alter the intersection at the light off the Patbay and Beacon ave to accommodate all the extra traffic this new warehouse will create?

I'm available – at $80k/year for 30 hours/week. Looking forward to hearing from you!

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