Sales Associate (MR - Auxiliary)

British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

The BC Liquor Stores is seeking an Auxiliary Sales Associate in Cranbrook on an on-call basis. The role emphasizes friendly customer service, cashier responsibilities, and handling stock with physical effort. Shift work is required and prior Serving It Right certification is needed.

Applicants must be 19+, legally eligible to work in Canada, and able to communicate effectively with the public. A high school diploma is required. Rate of pay is $29.9434 per hour.

Qualifications

• Be able to provide excellent customer service
• Communicate effectively and professionally with the public
• Demonstrate aptitude for cashier and related duties, including calculations
• Lift 20-25 kg boxes as part of duties
• Have a valid Serving It Right Certificate
• Have a secondary school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Operate cashier and related duties at BC Liquor Stores
• Handle customer interactions with friendliness and professionalism
• Assist with stocking and handling products as needed

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cashiering

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Serving It Right Certificate

Job description

Auxiliary Sales Associate - Cranbrook

Positions Available!

At the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) our vision of 'Service. Relationships. Results.' is all about providing a valued service, building strong relationships with our stakeholders, and achieving greater results for the province.

The LDB is one of two branches of government responsible for the cannabis and liquor industry of B.C. We operate the wholesale distribution of beverage alcohol within the province, as well as the household retail brand of BC Liquor Stores.

We employ nearly 5,000 people in over 200 communities and have been named one of BC's Top Employers since 2009 for offering exceptional places to work rooted in values of fairness and respect, work-life balance, and inclusion and diversity. We believe that our people are our greatest asset. Being a reputable employer with programs of skills training and professional development are what attract candidates to BC Liquor Stores, while our progressive, forward-thinking culture is why employees with a growth mindset thrive.

Auxiliary positions are on-call, meaning hours of work are not guaranteed and subject to availability. Auxiliary employees may not initially work a full 35-hour week, but with more hours worked and more seniority gained, more opportunities for more hours of work will follow.

We are dedicated to the highest quality of customer service, delivered with friendliness, individual pride, initiative, and retail passion!

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following qualification requirements:

• Be at least 19 years of age
• Be able to legally work in Canada
• Be able to provide excellent customer service
• Be able to communicate effectively and professionally with the public
• Be able to demonstrate aptitude for cashier and related duties, including calculations
• Be able to perform physically demanding work, including lifting 20-25 kg boxes
• Have a valid Serving It Right Certificate
• Have a secondary (high) school diploma or equivalent certificate

BC Liquor Store Sales Associates may be required to operate a variety of mechanical and hand-operated equipment, in addition to handling large volumes of bottles as part of the LDB's recycling program.

Rate of pay for Auxiliary Sales Associate is $29.9434 per hour. Shift work is required.

A Criminal Record Check is required.