Computer Store Sales Assistant - (993367.6)

University of Victoria; Victoria; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Computer Store Sales Assistant at University of Victoria’s Bookstore supports the Computer/Technology Buyer with sales counter duties, customer service and cashier responsibilities. You will assist customers with hardware and software needs, restock shelves and ensure prices are accurate.

You will also help keep the store tidy, update stock imagery and product specifications on the website, and coordinate with team members to deliver friendly, efficient service to faculty, students and the

Qualifications

• High school diploma and related work experience.
• General technology knowledge (hardware and software).
• Experience in retail computer sales is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Computer/Technology Buyer with sales counter duties and cashiering.
• Provide customer service for hardware and software needs; answer questions and upsell where appropriate.
• Restock shelves, ensure correct pricing, and maintain a tidy store environment.
• Update stock images and product specifications on the Computer Store website.

Skills

Customer service

Active listening

Follow procedures

Stamina/physical effort

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> Student Affairs -> Campus Services

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

04 October 2026

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

0.57

Salary Grade

$4,037.00 - $4,165.00

Additional Posting Information:

Limited to internal applications

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification

Hours of Work

Monday - Friday 9am - 1pm

Start Date

10/15/2026

End Date

4/30/2027

Employee Group:

CUPE 951 - Term

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

About this Opportunity

The Division of Student Affairs helps to transform students’ lives by supporting and inspiring the highest standards of student learning and success, community engagement and staff development. The Division is comprised of 26 reporting units in four departments: Wellness, Recreation and Athletics, Campus Engagement, Office of the Registrar and Enrolment Management, and Student Development and Success. The comprehensive and integrated range of services we provide make Student Affairs one of the most dynamic and diverse divisions on campus. Together, we support UVic’s vision “to be a university of choice for outstanding students, faculty, and staff from BC, Canada, and around the world.

Job Summary

The Computer Store is a department of the UVIC Bookstore. The Booktore is the University's one stop shop for books, computers, supplies & stationery, clothing and giftware. In addition, Finnerty's provides java, local, fresh baked goods and a variety of snacks. The Bookstore offers services to faculty, students, staff, members of the local community and is part of a greater community of campus service providers.

The Computer Store Sales Assistant is responsible for assisting the Computer/Technology Buyer with sales counter duties and providing customer service and cashier duties. In addition, the Computer Store Sales Assistant assists customers with their hardware and software needs, questions and sales; restocks the shelves and ensures the store is clean and tidy and merchandise has the correct prices marked; and, keeps the computer store website tech pages up to date with stock images and specification information.

Job Requirements

Skills:

• Excellent customer service and listening skills
• Ability to follow established procedures
• Willingness to learn about the UVic Bookstore, the Computer Store and its operation
• Requires stamina for light physical effort to carry and lift merchandise and boxes and move them within any area of the Bookstore; to stoop, reach and retrieve stock.

Specialized Knowledge/Education:

• High school diploma and related work experience. Equivalent combinations of related training, education and/or experience may be considered.
• General technology (hardware and software) knowledge.

Experience:

• Previous retail computer sales experience and cash handling is preferred.
• Any computer technician experience an asset.

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups .

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