Manager, Warehouse

careers-bcferries; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Ferries is seeking a Manager, Warehouse in Nanaimo to lead warehousing, distribution, and inventory control operations. You will drive safety, compliance, and continuous improvement while overseeing procurement activities and vendor performance.

The role requires leading a unionized workforce, managing budgets, and ensuring timely, cost-effective service to vessels and operations. A strong background in supply chain and regulatory compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain management (preferred) or associate degree with experience.
• Food Safe certification required or during 60 days after start.
• Class 5 driver's license required.
• Forklift operator certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehousing, distribution, inventory control, and logistics functions.
• Lead and develop warehouse staff through recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, coaching, and performance management.
• Manage inventory receiving, storage, replenishment, distribution, and delivery to ensure accuracy and availability.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, product costing, procurement activities, and supplier performance.
• Develop and implement policies and controls for regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC, FoodSafe, TDG, Health Canada, and ISM requirements; lead safety programs.
• Oversee maintenance and readiness of facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Monitor KPIs: inventory accuracy, fill rates, turnover, productivity, absenteeism, waste, shrinkage; drive corrective actions.
• Develop and manage operating and labour budgets, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost-control.

Skills

Warehousing

Inventory management

Leadership

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain management

Food Safe certification

Class 5 driver's license

Forklift operator certificate

Tools

Electronic inventory management systems

Job description

Job Description

MANAGER, WAREHOUSE

Nanaimo

The Opportunity

As Manager, Warehouse, you will lead the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of BC Ferries' warehouse facilities in Nanaimo. Responsible for warehousing, distribution, inventory management, procurement support, and logistics activities, you will ensure products are received, stored, and delivered to meet the needs of our vessels and business operations. This role provides an exciting opportunity to lead a unionized workforce, champion safety and compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that support service reliability and operational performance.

The Role

In this key leadership role, you will report to the Senior Manager Food and Retails Programs and perform the following duties:

• Provides operational leadership and oversight for warehousing, distribution, inventory control, and logistics functions, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations

• Leads and develops warehouse employees through recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, coaching, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives

• Oversees inventory receiving, storage, replenishment, distribution, and delivery activities to ensure inventory accuracy, product availability, and service standards are achieved

• Manages vendor relationships, contracts, product costing, procurement activities, and supplier performance to ensure value, quality, and contractual compliance

• Develops, implements, and maintains operational policies, procedures, and controls that support regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, operational effectiveness, and continuous improvement

• Ensures compliance with corporate policies and applicable legislation and regulations, including WorkSafeBC, FoodSafe, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), Health Canada, and ISM requirements

• Leads workplace health and safety programs, including hazard identification, risk assessment, incident management, corrective actions, and safety culture initiatives

• Oversees the maintenance and operational readiness of warehouse facilities, equipment, and infrastructure

• Monitors key performance indicators, including inventory accuracy, fill rates, inventory turnover, productivity, absenteeism, waste, and shrinkage, implementing corrective actions as required

• Develops and manages operating and labour budgets, including forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and cost-control initiatives

• Collaborates with supply chain, operations, and other business stakeholders to optimize distribution performance and supports interconnected organizational processes

What you bring to the team

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain management designation (preferred) or associate degree in combination with additional experience and knowledge

• Specific certifications include food safe certification, class 5 drivers' license and forklift operator certificate and intermediate level dangerous goods within 60 days

Work Experience Requirements:

• 5 years' experience working in a food and retail warehouse

• 5 years' experience working with electronic inventory management systems

• 3 years' experience managing employees in a unionized environment

Competency Requirements:

• High level of expertise in warehousing, procurement and logistics with a working understanding of adjacent disciplines

• Solves mid-level problems through a structured, systematic approach with advanced communication skills to lead and influence a team

• Assesses situations by drawing on experience and a broad range of information sources

Join us!

October 13, 2026.

Additional information

The target salary range: $98,500-$123,100 per annum. The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate's knowledge, experience and internal equity.

"We sail to serve and connect the people and the coast of BC"

At BC Ferries, our people are at the heart of delivering safe and reliable service along 1,600 km of coastline. Every day, we connect communities and move tens of thousands of passengers and vehicles across our 25 routes through the dedication, expertise and hard work of our teams. Guided by a shared commitment to safety, service, inclusion, and local commitment, we offer meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a positive impact. Whether you work onboard our vessels, in our terminals or behind the scenes, you'll play an important role in connecting people, supporting communities, and keeping coastal BC moving.

We support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.