Sales Associate (MR - Seasonal)

BC Liquor Stores; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Liquor Stores in Burnaby is seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate for the South Burnaby location. The role is on-call with hours not guaranteed and seasonal in nature, potentially leading to auxiliary opportunities.

You should be prepared to work in a fast-paced retail environment delivering friendly service and handling cashier duties. Applicants must be 19+, legally eligible to work in Canada, and able to communicate professionally with customers.

Qualifications

• Be at least 19 years of age.
• Be able to legally work in Canada.
• Be able to provide excellent customer service and communicate professionally with the public.
• Be able to perform physically demanding work, including lifting 20–25 kg.

Skills

Customer service

Cashier duties

Effective communication

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Seasonal Sales Associate - South Burnaby

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 14 times over 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.

Seasonal positions are on-call, meaning hours of work are not guaranteed and subject to availability. Seasonal positions are temporary but can lead to Auxiliary opportunities.

We are dedicated to the highest quality of customer service, delivered with friendliness, individual pride, initiative, and retail passion! If you fit this description and you are prepared to work in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply to become a part of BC Liquor Stores.

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.