Liquor Store Associate - PT; CityGate

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 103 years in business and more than 600 employees, we are proud to be a locally owned and community‑mindful member of the neighbourhoods where we live, work and play. We operate three food and pharmacy stores (including one with a fashion and hardware department), thirty Angry Otter liquor stores, one feed mill, two bulk petroleum facilities, the Highwayman Pub in Abbotsford, and multiple gas station/convenience stores.

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• Provide excellent customer service to guests in a courteous, efficient manner
• Process register transactions, refunds, and returns, activate gift cards
• Ensure register drawer is balanced at the end of shift following company procedures
• Stock, face, and rotate products on the shelves
• Receive, check, and put away deliveries
• Keep store and storage areas clean and organized
• Utilize product knowledge to promote sales
• Contribute to the team in living the Corporate Values of Integrity, Community and Excellence
• Perform other duties as assigned

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member‑owners. Through the work we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

You are looking for a career in retail store operations as well as:

• 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 1 minimum accreditation is required to be obtained within the first year of employment
• Ability to physically lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs on a regular basis and stand for a full 8‑hour shift
• Must be committed to a safe working environment
• MUST be over 19 years of age to be considered
• MUST have open availability and be able to work a variety of shifts that include mornings, afternoons, and late evenings
• This position is based out of the City Gate Liquor Store, though it may require on some occasions to travel and work at other locations as business needs arise

• Competitive wages
• Wage increases based on hours worked and meeting expectations in the position
• Annual bonus program for all eligible team members
• For eligible positions: comprehensive benefits package and an employer‐matched pension plan
• Team discount on gas, liquor, food, fashion, hardware, feed and restaurant purchases
• Co‑op membership with an annual dividend payment on qualified purchases
• Education assistance program
• Learning opportunities to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation

Otter Co-op is committed to a diverse and supportive working environment based on our Core Company Values of Integrity, Community, and Excellence. We embrace diversity and inclusion and are working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.