New 2.8 million square foot facility offers
unique career development opportunities for employees, with
innovative technology that increases delivery speeds
CALGARY,
AB, May 24, 2024 /CNW/ - (NASDAQ: AMZN) -
Amazon is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest
robotics fulfilment centre, YYC4, in Calgary, Alberta. Measuring 2.8 million square
feet with more than 1,500 employees, the new facility will offer
in-demand skills training and career growth opportunities with
cutting-edge technology that fulfils customer orders more
quickly.
"Amazon is thrilled to invest in Calgary while benefitting our employees,
customers, and the community," said Sushant
Jha, General Manager at YYC4. "Through the ingenuity of our
Amazon Robotics technology, we are creating new career paths
and development opportunities. At the same time, we are delivering
to customers at our fastest speeds ever with our safest, most
sophisticated, and most advanced operations network."
With the launch of YYC4, Amazon now operates five fulfilment
centres, one sortation centre, three delivery stations, and two
AMXL delivery stations in Alberta.
At Amazon Robotics fulfilment centres, employees work
alongside automated systems and robots to pick, pack, and ship
customer orders. Amazon's innovative robotics technology creates a
safer, more efficient workplace while providing employees with
hands-on training to develop new, in-demand career skills. Amazon
Robotics technology used at YYC4 includes RWC4, a large robotic arm
that sorts totes by destination and builds pallets for shipping,
and Kermit, a trolley that focuses on towing empty totes throughout
the facility and can adjust its speed and route as needed.
"I've learned a lot working with Amazon Robotics. The goal isn't
just to master new technology, but to chart a whole new career
path," said Danielle Olliviere, Learning Trainer at YYC4.
"Seeing my colleagues embrace this innovation has been really
inspiring for me as a learning trainer. We're not just keeping up
with the times; we're shaping the future."
$1 Billion Invested in
Workplace Safety
The safety of Amazon's employees is—and always will be—the
company's top priority. Amazon has invested over $1 billion globally in safety initiatives since
2019. In 2024 alone, the company allocated over $750 million to invest globally in technologies,
resources, training, and programs to further safety efforts.
Career Development and Benefits at Amazon
As part of its mission to become Earth's Best Employer, Amazon
provides eligible operations employees with access to educational
opportunities through upskilling programs like Career Choice, a
paid benefit that allows eligible employees to grow their careers
by building the skills needed for today's most in-demand fields,
including Transportation, Technology and Administration, and
Business Services. Career Choice is offered in partnership with
more than 70 educational institutions across Canada.
To date, more than 5,500 eligible employees across Amazon's
Canadian fulfilment network have enrolled in the program. Amazon
pays up to 95% of tuition and fees toward a certificate or diploma
in qualified fields of study. Regular Amazon employees also receive
competitive benefits, including medical, vision, and dental
coverage, and a group RRSP plan. Through Amazon's step plan
compensation model, eligible hourly full- and part-time employees
can count on planned pay increases every six months until their
24-month anniversary, and then they receive another increase at
month 36. Employees can also receive referral bonuses for
candidates they get hired to eligible positions.
Candidates interested in working at YYC4 are encouraged to visit
www.amazon.ca/canadahourlyjobs.
Quotes
"Amazon is one of many companies choosing to
invest in Alberta, and it's
fantastic to celebrate with the grand opening of YYC4 with them.
This is what economic diversification looks like. It's also what
the future looks like, and I'm so pleased that Amazon has chosen
our province as the stage for its newest innovations." – Honourable
Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta
"Amazon's latest expansion in our province is proof positive
that Alberta's business and
investment environment remains second-to-none. This new fulfilment
centre will help serve the consumer needs of our province. It will
also provide employees with good jobs and important opportunities
for skills development on innovative new robotics technology so
that Amazon remains on the cutting edge of logistics. I want to
congratulate Amazon on this exciting milestone and wish them
continued success." – Honourable Matt Jones, Minister of Jobs,
Economy and Trade
"Today's unveiling of Amazon's latest robotic fulfilment centre,
YYC4, marks a monumental day for Calgary, cementing our city's status as a hub
for innovation and technology. Amazon's investment sparks economic
development and job creation, serving as a prime example of how
strategic partnerships can lead to shared growth and prosperity in
our community." – Jyoti Gondek,
Mayor of Calgary
About Amazon
Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than
competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational
excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's
Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's
Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping,
personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfilment by Amazon, AWS,
Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire
TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios,
and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon.
For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow
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SOURCE Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, ULC