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#81 Victoria Watcher

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Posted 15 June 2021 - 07:59 AM

they pay a pretty poor salary for a "factory job".   so if you are a quality employee you will soon find a higher-paying job.   thus the turn-over.  but it's not particularly hard work.   work at say an auto assembly plant is much harder.


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#82 Mike K.

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Posted 18 August 2021 - 09:20 AM

It’s official now:

Delivery Station Confirmed for Victoria International Airport (YYJ) Amazon Announced as New Tenant



For Release August 18, 2021



Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) has confirmed the approval of York Realty’s proposal to build a state of the art, 115,000 sq. ft. delivery station on 7.8 acres of industrial zoned land at the Victoria International Airport (YYJ), and York Realty has announced that Amazon will be the new tenant.



Activity will begin on the site in September to prepare for the start of construction, which is expected to be completed in the fall of 2022. Once built, the new Amazon building will function as a “last-mile” delivery station.



Amazon’s delivery stations power the last mile of its order process and help speed up deliveries for customers. Packages are transported to delivery stations via trailer trucks from Amazon fulfillment and sortation centers. Packages are then sorted, packed and loaded into delivery vehicles and shipped to homes in local communities.



“We are pleased to welcome Amazon to Victoria International Airport and the peninsula,” said Victoria Airport Authority President and CEO, Geoff Dickson. “We would like to thank York Realty and Amazon for the vision they have shown in choosing this location with a goal to meet the growing demands of the region.”



As part of the VAA’s development permit approval process, the project was presented to the Town of Sidney for review and comment in April. Consultation opportunities were also extended to the general public and to the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council. As part of the public engagement process, a project website page and dedicated email address was established, and in June an informational mail out was distributed to all residents of the Galaran Road residential neighbourhood. Concerns raised about the building height and size were responded to by York Realty with design alterations resulting in significant reductions to both the building height and mass.



VAA, York Realty and Amazon are committed to ongoing dialogue with the Town of Sidney, W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council and local residents throughout the project and will continue this commitment during buildout of the facility including when the delivery station launches.



“It is our hope that, with Amazon as a sub-tenant, the new delivery station will serve as a significant economic generator for the region,” said Matt Woolsey, President, York Realty. “More importantly, we plan on creating a building that is a first-of-its-kind in Canada, while providing landscaping improvements and amenities for the neighbourhood. Our goal, together with Amazon, is to continue listening to neighbours, the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council and the Town of Sidney as we buildout this project and Amazon begins operations.”



“We are excited to continue our growth in Canada with the addition of the delivery station in Sidney, B.C.,” said Tushar Kumar, Regional Director, Last-mile Logistics Operations for Amazon Canada. “The new delivery station will allow us to provide fast and efficient delivery for customers and provide great job opportunities for the talented local workforce.”



In collaboration with the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council, York Realty will be working with Tseycum First Nation, Tsartlip First Nation, and Tsawout First Nation on incorporating design elements and art installations into the building exterior and landscaping design plans which will reflect the rich culture and heritage of the W̱SÁNEĆ People. “The W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council has been in discussions with the VAA and York Realty regarding the delivery station,” said Gord Elliott, Director of Operations at the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council. “We are satisfied with the commitment York Realty and Amazon have made to ensure low environmental impacts, to create a relationship with the Tseycum, Tsartlip and Tsawout First Nations, and to recognize W̱SÁNEĆ lands and culture.”



While seeking feedback on the development, one of the biggest concerns raised was around the ongoing traffic issues in the area. VAA has committed to working with York Realty, the Town of Sidney, the District of North Saanich, and other stakeholders to plan for the design and construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Galaran Road and Beacon Avenue. Additional improvements also being reviewed include modifications to the Highway 17 and Beacon Avenue intersection and potential realignment of Stirling Way.

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#83 Kapten Kapsell

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Posted 18 August 2021 - 09:43 AM

A look at the new design:

 

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#84 Victoria Watcher

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Posted 18 August 2021 - 09:48 AM

could it be an IKEA?

 

i like the nanaimo system better where the trucks just meet in the park.

 

https://www.timescol...park-1.24351711


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#85 Mike K.

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Posted 18 August 2021 - 09:53 AM

Probably not a Safeway, though.


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#86 Victoria Watcher

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Posted 31 August 2021 - 06:40 PM

McNeil was asked whether retailers already struggling to find staff will be forced to compete for workers with Amazon and what role the municipality should play in dealing with issue.

https://www.vicnews....r-its-location/




I am old enough to remember when a new workplace was celebrated for job opportunities it brought to the community. like 2 years ago.

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#87 spanky123

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Posted 31 August 2021 - 07:53 PM

^ Within 5 years Amazon will not require workers in its warehouses (other than the gal that fixes the robots).

 

Short term disruption only.



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Posted 01 September 2021 - 11:41 AM

^ Within 5 years Amazon will not require workers in its warehouses (other than the gal that fixes the robots).

 

Short term disruption only.

Complete with automatic drone delivery.



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Posted 12 October 2021 - 08:59 AM

$65 million Amazon distribution centre under construction in Sidney; 115,000 sq. ft. facility will open in 2022

https://victoria.cit...l-open-in-2022/

 

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#90 Victoria Watcher

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Posted 18 April 2022 - 08:16 AM

https://www.vicnews....ublic-approval/


Are they permitted to borrow with no voter assent system at all? Is it because it’s under a certain threshold or for some other reason?

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Posted 17 September 2022 - 04:37 AM

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.

 

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.

 

A non-branded courier company based out of Nanaimo will handle larger ­parcels over 40 kilograms.

 

Mayes said he’s aware that hiring hundreds of drivers is going to be a tall order amid the region’s tight labour market, where unemployment remains one of the lowest in the country at 4.9% last month and businesses are struggling to fill all types of jobs.

 

“It will be very challenging because of the labour market,” said Mayes.

 

But he said the ­company will be heavily promoting driving and dispatching opportunities in the coming weeks and months through job fairs and advertising.

The positions are open to anyone over 21 with a Class 5 driver’s licence.

 

Zenzen Logistics drivers will make a minimum $21 an hour and have access to a health plan. The wage rate is under review by Amazon. Amazon is ­offering U.S. employees health-care packages and tuition reimbursement programs.

 

 

https://www.timescol...-market-5834803

 

 

 

 

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.


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Posted 21 November 2022 - 11:04 AM

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#93 Mike K.

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Posted 21 November 2022 - 11:15 AM

That's super, dkuitu, thank you!


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Posted 21 November 2022 - 12:38 PM

Some popular Amazon brands like Blink cameras, Eero w-ifi, Ring doorbell, etc  can show up in less than a day now.

I ordered an Eero wi-fi package yesterday at around 3:30pm, and it just showed up on my doorstep now.

 

That's fast, and tends to imply that Amazon is possibly warehousing popular items in the Sidney building.


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#95 Matt R.

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Posted 21 November 2022 - 12:51 PM

Pre Covid I would have many next day deliveries to salt spring on popular items. Always amazed me.

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Posted 21 November 2022 - 01:14 PM

I would love to have a tour inside that facility.

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Posted 21 November 2022 - 01:47 PM

I would love to have a tour inside that facility.

 

Same, I believe the original design was three times the size, but Sydney residents wanted it smaller. I wonder what kind of space saving design features they put into this warehouse.

 

I'd like to see these robots in action:

https://www.youtube....h?v=IMPbKVb8y8s



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Posted 21 November 2022 - 03:30 PM

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.
 
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.
 
A non-branded courier company based out of Nanaimo will handle larger ­parcels over 40 kilograms.
 
Mayes said he’s aware that hiring hundreds of drivers is going to be a tall order amid the region’s tight labour market, where unemployment remains one of the lowest in the country at 4.9% last month and businesses are struggling to fill all types of jobs.
 
“It will be very challenging because of the labour market,” said Mayes.
 
But he said the ­company will be heavily promoting driving and dispatching opportunities in the coming weeks and months through job fairs and advertising.
The positions are open to anyone over 21 with a Class 5 driver’s licence.
 
Zenzen Logistics drivers will make a minimum $21 an hour and have access to a health plan. The wage rate is under review by Amazon. Amazon is ­offering U.S. employees health-care packages and tuition reimbursement programs.
 
 
https://www.timescol...-market-5834803
 
 
 
 
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.

Won’t go into details but I caught a Logistics driver doing something clearly weird on camera, so might want to watch your Ring device or whatever you have for the immediate future

#99 LJ

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Posted 21 November 2022 - 07:35 PM

I would love to have a tour inside that facility.

Took a tour of an Amazon fulfillment centre in Phoenix, it's pretty amazing.


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#100 Mike K.

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Posted 22 November 2022 - 07:36 AM

Soon there'll be a roundabout built in that area, no?

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