Sask Sport – Shipper/Receiver
Closes on: November 8, 2026
Job Summary
As a Shipper/Receiver, this role plays a crucial part in ensuring the smooth flow of goods within the organization. Primary responsibilities involve picking and shipping orders for Lottery Account Representatives and retailers, receiving incoming freight and mail, managing daily retailer inventory reports, conducting vault counts and handling book returns from Lottery Account Representatives. Attention to detail and efficiency are essential to maintaining accurate inventory records and meeting shipping deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Shipping and Receiving Coordination
- Prepare outgoing shipments of lottery and game material, ensuring accurate packing, labelling and documentation.
- Collaborate with shipping partners to schedule pickups and deliveries.
- Package items for outbound shipments, ensuring items are accurate and safely packaged.
- Receive, inspect and record incoming items.
Inventory Management
- Record buyback tickets ensuring accurate records.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records to facilitate efficient order fulfillment.
- Conduct an end-of-day cycle count of ticket books in the vault to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Scan returned books ensuring the management of proper disposition.
- Print daily retailer inventory reports and count tickets to ensure accurate reporting.
- Update inventory records ensuring maintenance of accurate stock levels of materials and games at all times.
- Maintain thorough and organized records of all incoming and outgoing shipments, including invoices, packing slips and shipping documents.
Other Duties
- Assemble lottery tables for retail locations, as requested.
- Oversee light maintenance of the building.
- Ensure the shipping and receiving areas are clean, organized and well maintained.
- Schedule and coordinate vehicle servicing and tire changes with the dealership.
- Handle buybacks processing during busier periods.
- Oversee the cleanliness and organization of the vault, ensuring ample room for new and existing games.
- Adhere to safety protocols and regulations while handling shipments.
Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent.
Experience
- One to two years of shipping and receiving experience is considered an asset.
Certifications
- Electric/Power Jack training is preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in order picking and inventory management.
- Ability to follow shipping and receiving protocols efficiently.
- Excellent organizational skills to maintain a well-organized vault and track inventory levels.
- Basic computer literacy to generate inventory reports and place orders.
- Effective communication skills to coordinate with representatives, retailers and vendors.
- Proactive problem-solving abilities to address shipping and inventory issues promptly.
- Ability to lift and move packages, boxes and lottery tables as required.
- Flexibility to handle maintenance tasks and vehicle-related responsibilities.
- Knowledge of safe work practices and the ability to use required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed safety shoes/boots.
Working Conditions
- Ability to push and pull skids up to 1,500 lbs.
- Ability to lift 10-50 lbs.
Inclusion Statement
At Sask Sport/Sask Lotteries, we are proud to be part of Saskatchewan’s vibrant non-profit sector. Our work is driven by a commitment to community well-being, inclusion and the belief that sport, culture and recreation are powerful tools for building a more equitable society.
We are an equal opportunity employer and uphold the principles of The Saskatchewan Employment Act and The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code. We actively welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons with disabilities, newcomers, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and others who reflect the diversity of Saskatchewan’s communities.
As stewards of public trust and partners in community development, we strive to ensure our team reflects the people we serve. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process to support equitable access. If you’re passionate about our mission and values – even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification – we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective could help us make an even greater impact.
Together, with the support of Sask Lotteries and Sask Sport, we’re building inclusive spaces where everyone belongs.
To Apply:
Please send your cover letter and resume (combined into one PDF) outlining your interest in the position and explaining how your experience and skills make you a good fit for this role by November 8, 2026, to:
Email: humanresources@sasksport.ca (indicate Shipper/Receiver in subject)
Thank you in advance to all candidates who apply. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Sask Sport and Sask Lotteries.