Liquor Store Associate - PT (Orchard Plaza)

Otter Farm & Home Co-operative; Kamloops; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Part-Time Liquor Store Associate in Kamloops. Responsibilities include customer service, register transactions, stocking, and maintaining store organization. Ideal candidates will have liquor retail experience and strong communication skills. Join a community-focused team with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Annual bonus program

Comprehensive benefits

Team discounts

Co-op membership

Education assistance program

Qualifications

• Liquor retail experience preferred.
• Serving It Right license required.
• Must be over 19 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service.
• Processing register transactions and refunds.
• Stocking and organizing products.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

WSET Level 1 accreditation

Job description

Otter Co-op is now accepting applications for a Part-Time Liquor Store Associate at our Angry Otter Liquor @ Orchard Plaza located in Kamloops, BC.

Who we are:

Otter Co-op is a diverse and growing organization, serving the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, and BC Interior since 1922. With over 100 years in business and a team of over 1000 employees, we are proud to be a locally owned and community-minded member of the neighborhoods we serve. We operate three food and pharmacy stores (including one with a fashion and hardware department), thirty-one Angry Otter liquor stores, two feed mills, two bulk petroleum facilities, the Angry Otter Tap & Forno and Brewery in North Vancouver, the Highwayman Pub in Abbotsford, the Highwayman pub in South Surrey, and twenty-five gas station/convenience stores. To learn more about us and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.otterco-op.crs.

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the Liquor Store Manager, responsibilities include:

• Providing excellent customer service in a courteous, efficient manner
• Processing register transactions, refunds, returns, and activating gift cards
• Balancing the register drawer at the end of each shift following company procedures
• Stocking, facing, and rotating products on shelves
• Receiving, checking, and storing deliveries
• Keeping the store and storage areas clean and organized
• Using product knowledge to promote sales
• Contributing to the team by embodying the company's core values of Integrity, Community, and Excellence
• Performing other duties as assigned

Why it matters:

Our team provides products and services that support our member-owners, helping to build, fuel, feed, and grow Western Canadian communities.

Who you are:

You are seeking a career in retail store operations and meet the following criteria:

• Liquor retail experience is preferred
• Serving It Right license is required
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Team player with strong communication skills
• Problem solver and quick learner
• WSET Level 1 accreditation, to be obtained within the first year of employment
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs., and stand for full 8-hour shifts
• Committed to a safe working environment
• MUST be over 19 years of age
• MUST have open availability, including mornings, afternoons, and late evenings
• This position is based at AOL @ Orchard Plaza but may require travel to other locations as needed

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive wages with increases based on hours worked and performance
• Annual bonus program for eligible team members
• Comprehensive benefits and employer-matched pension plan for eligible positions
• Team discounts on gas, liquor, food, fashion, hardware, feed, and restaurant purchases
• Co-op membership with annual dividends on qualified purchases
• Education assistance program
• Opportunities for growth and development within a culture of teamwork and innovation

Otter Co-op values diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves. We thank all applicants; only those selected for further steps will be contacted.

Posting Date: May 15, 2025
Position Wage at Time of Posting: $17.41-$20.33/hour