Achi news desk-
A new Amazon warehouse that opened in Calgary on Friday is the first of its kind.
The fulfillment center at 106 Avenue SE in the East Shepard Industrial area features Amazon Robotics technology.
The facility is 2.8 million square feet and will have a team of more than 1,500 employees working there to pick, pack and ship products.
“Calgary is now the fastest growing city in Canada, we are home to the second youngest population in the country and we are the third most diverse city in this nation,” said Mayor Jyoti Gondek at the official opening.
“Companies like Amazon recognize the incredible potential Calgary has, and are moving and expanding their operations here as a result.
“With the creation of over 1,500 jobs at this facility, Amazon is ensuring that Calgarians have access to more employment opportunities,” he said.
“This new facility also creates opportunities for consumers. Amazon’s investment significantly builds Calgary’s connectivity for customers and companies.
“This new fulfillment center will play a vital role in enhancing our connectivity and logistics capabilities.
Calgary’s new fulfillment center will be the largest in the country by volume.
“Amazon has been a very welcome addition to our province and our economy,” said Premier Danielle Smith, noting that Amazon’s latest operation is the 11ed in Alberta.
“Alberta’s economy added more than 24,000 jobs in 2024, almost 83,000 jobs in the last 12 months…Alberta is responsible for 90 per cent of the private sector job creation growth, and that is due to companies like (Amazon).”
