Gift Shop Assistant

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia; Victoria; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, based in Victoria, is seeking a Gift Shop Assistant for regular full-time hours. The role involves supporting purchasing, sales, customer service, merchandising, and inventory management while aiding the MLA Educational Resources program.

Reporting to the Gift Shop Coordinator, you may assume lead duties during weekends in summer. Qualifications include Grade 12 and 1+ year retail experience, with preference for related post-secondary education and

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 (or equivalent) and a minimum of one year of retail and customer service experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of retail operations, including point-of-sale (POS) transactions, inventory management, visual merchandising, and maintaining store standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with purchasing, sales, customer service, merchandising and inventory management.
• Support the MLA Educational Resources program and Gift Shop operations.
• Occasionally cover weekends in the summer and act as Gift Shop lead in absence of the Coordinator.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

POS transactions

Visual merchandising

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Post-secondary in business/retail

Tools

POS software

Inventory management software

Job description

Competition: LA262731

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Competition Close Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 12:00pm (noon) PCT

Salary Range: $51,609.66 - $62,938.61 per annum. Placement within the range is typically between the minimum and midpoint and based on qualifications and experience, subject matter expertise, and internal equity, with consideration for how the candidate is developing, meets, or exceeds the role’s requirements.

Job Description: JOB DESCRIPTION PDF

Job Summary

Employees of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (Assembly) provide professional non-partisan services to support the democratic institution of Parliament and its members through procedural advice, administrative support and information services. The Assembly is an autonomous employer, separate from the administrative framework of B.C. government ministries and agencies.

The Parliamentary Education Office is seeking a customer-focused, professional and organized individual for the regular full-time position of Gift Shop Assistant.

Reporting to the Gift Shop Coordinator, the Gift Shop Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of the Gift Shop by assisting with purchasing, sales, customer service, merchandising, and inventory management. The role also supports the delivery of the MLA Educational Resources program. In the absence of the Gift Shop Coordinator, the incumbent assumes responsibility for Gift Shop operations and the administration of MLA Educational Resources, ensuring the effective and continuous delivery of services, including during weekends in the summer months.

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• Completion of Grade 12 (or equivalent) and a minimum of one year of retail and customer service experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of retail operations, including point-of-sale (POS) transactions, inventory management, visual merchandising, and maintaining store standards.
  

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• Post-secondary education in business, retail management, hospitality, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Three or more years of retail and customer service experience.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.

Who We Are

Our values ground our work and reflect the beliefs and principles that are importantto how we work with others.

• Impartiality – We are non-partisan and objective in the performance of our duties.
• Integrity – We build trust through responsible actions and respectful relationships.
• Openness –We provide a welcoming and inclusive environment and promote publicaccess and engagement.
• Respect –We work together collaboratively with mutual respect, trust, andkindness.
• Stewardship – We ensure institutional continuity and renewal.

Learn about the Legislative Assembly and what we do by watching this video!

What We Offer

• Career development – We support continuing education by providing innovative, inclusive and diverse learning opportunities for growth, skill development and career advancement.
• Community, engagement and recognition – We value teamwork, collaboration and connection. Employees have the opportunity to interact and engage through projects, committees, working groups and events. Together, we celebrate and acknowledge each other's outstanding achievements and contributions.
• Extended health benefits – We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package, which includes extended health and dental, basic life insurance, an optional family funeral benefit plan, optional life insurance, optional accidental death and dismemberment, travel medical insurance, and short-term and long-term disability benefits. We also offer a Health Care Spending Account to help cover eligible additional medical expenses that are not covered by the extended health care package.
• Health and wellness – We promote employee health and wellness by providing access to an employee assistance program, an in-house fitness room, secure bike storage and a reduced-cost bus pass. We also offer an infant and family wellness room, a meditation room and a sustainable commuting and active living program that provides reimbursement for fitness and wellness activities.
• Location, location, location— We provide employment in an architectural landmark, the Parliament Buildings, which overlooks Victoria's Inner Harbour on the edge of the downtown core, close to shops, restaurants, cafes and parks.
• Retirement benefits – We offer a generous pension plan with the Public Service Pension Plan where contributions are made by both the employee and Legislative Assembly. This pension plan provides employees with a lifetime monthly pension when they retire.
• Vacationbenefits – We offer four weeks of annual vacation time to start, or 8 percent vacation pay.
  

For more information about our organization, go to: https://www.leg.bc.ca/about/careers/working-here

Note

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from members of communities that are disadvantaged on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities and people with disabilities.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment, and selection processes. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

The Legislative Assembly Administration is a non-partisan workforce where political neutrality and impartiality is paramount. Employees must perform their duties in a non-partisan manner and manage their private affairs in a way that does not compromise or raise doubt about their ability to perform the job duties in a neutral and impartial way.

We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted. An eligibility list may be established and/or auxiliary positions may be considered for future conversion to regular status. Lesser qualified applicants may be under-implemented or appointed at a lower classification. Reference checks and a Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required as conditions of employment. An Education Verification Check may also be required.

All positions at the Legislative Assembly require applicants to be at least 16 years old and eligible to work in Canada.

The Legislative Assembly of BritishColumbiavalues diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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