Kwantlen Polytechnic University Looking for Bookstore Sales Associate at Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Full Time

Internal Closing Date: June 17, 2024

External Closing Date: Open Until Filled

# of Openings: 1

Pay Level: 4 – BCGEU Pay Grid – $25.83 to $28.67 per hour

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time

Workplace Type: On-Site

Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group: Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)

Days of Work (BCGEU): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Hours of Work (BCGEU): 8:30 am – 2:30 pm

Hours per Week (BCGEU): 22

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

JOB OVERVIEW: BOOKSTORE SALES ASSOCIATE

Reporting to Retail Supervisor, this position is responsible for performing services and sales to students, faculty, staff and other customers, maintain inventory controls, process financial transactions and merchandising functions as required.

Please note: There is the possibility of extended hours Monday-Thursday 9:00 – 4:00 for the first 2 weeks of September and January, depending on scheduled classes.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise with a computerized point of sale terminal in a retail environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of counting floats, balancing and banking of daily cash received.
• Demonstrated knowledge of math calculations and general accounting practices in a retail environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of books and stationery retail business including knowledge of packing slips, invoices, and receiving.
• Demonstrated ability to use standard office equipment including calculators, computers, trans-select, and computerized inventory control system.
• Ability to operate a variety of standard office software, including a computerized student records system and a computerized textbook reservation system.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and written.
• Proven ability to effectively handle unusual or unexpected situations including effectively dealing with irate customers.
• Proven ability to provide superior customer service in a fast paced environment involving multiple demands.
• Proven ability to display initiative, take responsibility and exercise good judgement.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated physical ability to stand for long period of time and to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of inventory control equipment such as carts, dollies, pallet jacks and wrapping/packaging tools.
• Receiving and/or forklift experience preferred.

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Salary Information

Annual salary increases are based on hours worked and anniversary dates

Why Join KPU?

• Recognized as one of B.C.’s Top Employers
• KPU is committed to actively fostering an equitable and inclusive working environment
• Hybrid environment, flexible work around core hours
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan – Municipal Pension Plan
• Extended Medical, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Emergency Travel Assistance, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Teledoc
• Maternity and parental leave top-up
• Generous vacation package
• Campus work environment, outdoor sitting areas and nearby walking trails
• Campus athletic and fitness centers with a variety of instructor-led classes
• Tuition waiver program – eligible to waive tuition costs of courses at KPU equivalent to 3 credits per semester
• Inhouse training and development
• Networking and social events such as KPU Day, Holiday Social etc.
• Intercampus shuttle
• Access to automotive, horticulture, brewery and other programs’ services
• Clubs: Jeopardy, E-sports, Ted Talks etc.
• Library and Bookstore (discounts)
• Benefits may vary if the position is temporary or part-time**

Please note:As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to beconsidered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box?

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

Note To Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at humanresources@kpu.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.