Amazon unveils YYC4 robotics fulfilment centre in Alberta

CALGARY — Amazon has opened a new 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.

“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.

“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, Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta said.

At Amazon Robotics fulfilment centres, employees work alongside automated systems and robots to pick, pack, and ship customer orders. 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.”