Customer Service | Front-End Associate (Saanichton) - PT

Peninsula Co-op is a Vancouver Island–based co-operative with approximately 450 employees, operating a diverse portfolio that includes fuel and convenience centres, liquor stores, commercial cardlock and home heating services, and a full-service food store. Guided by strong People First values, Peninsula Co-op measures success by how much we give back - through member rebates and equity, staff profit sharing, and meaningful community investment. Generating approximately $300 million in annual sales, we serve 127,000 member-owners and reinvest more than $500,000 annually into the communities we call home, because the better we do, the more we share.

Peninsula Co-op is inviting applications for the position of Customer Service Representative at our Front-End Department in our Food Centre located at 2132 Keating X Rd, Saanichton B.C. We have a part-time permanent position providing 24 - 30 hours each week. Our ideal candidate has fully open availability from Sunday to Wednesday. 

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You are an individual that enjoys working effectively as part of that team; you have initiative, energy and enjoy working at a fast pace; you have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on your feet for most of your shift; you are reliable, accountable and a person of integrity; you look out for your own safety and the safety of others. We are looking for an enthusiastic customer service professional who:

• Always look for ways to be helpful and go out of their way to assist others; consistently polite.
• Good with numbers; handling cash and other basic numerical calculations quickly and accurately.
• Process till transactions, accurate and efficient; including cash, credit and debit transactions and gift card activations.
• Uses their product knowledge to assist customers and answer questions.
• Looks out for their safety and the safety of others.
• Values integrity and honesty; someone to admire and emulate.
• Able to be on their feet nearly all of their shift & consistently handling product (1 to 40 pounds).
• Values integrity and honesty; someone to admire and emulate.

WHAT WE OFFER

In addition to a starting wage between $17.85 - 18.50 (experience-based), Peninsula Co-op provides a competitive total compensation package that includes:

• Great careers and long-term opportunity for personal and professional growth
• Profit sharing paid four times a year!
• 6% matched Pension
• Excellent Group Health Benefits (Extended health, Dental, Disability, EFAP, and life insurance) for full-time employees
• Health & Wellness reimbursements (gym membership, yoga class, art classes etc.)
• 2 weeks’ vacation
• Educational assistance & tuition reimbursement (100% covered)
• Social events (Sporting events and concert tickets, company outings)
• Volunteer opportunities supporting our local community events and charities!

Peninsula Co-op is an equal opportunity employer. We take great pride in being a safe and inclusive workplace, supporting and celebrating the diversity of our team. We are committed to every staff member enjoying their experience working with Peninsula Co-op. We reward hard work, commitment, and results.

HOW TO APPLY

On-line through Indeed, or at www.peninsulaco-op.com. Feel free to contact People, Culture & Community at [email protected] if you have any questions.