Bookstore Clerk

3 months ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Community College Full time

Pclass #

  • SS213
    Job Summary

Who We Are

  • We acknowledge that Vancouver Community College (_
  • VCC_
- ) is located on the traditional unceded territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of this land from time immemorial._

  • For over 55 years, VCC has been a leader in innovative, experiential postsecondary learning. We're one of B.C's top employers and we are proud to inspire students to discover their passions, gain essential skills, and learn what it takes to succeed in a competitive workforce.
  • At VCC, we respect and celebrate our differences, and are committed to the work of decolonization, accessibility, and inclusivity for all. Be a part of creating an inclusive community that provides equitable opportunities for Indigenous and diverse representation, participation, and success for everyone.This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks associated with Bookstore operations including shipping/receiving, merchandising and buying select product lines.
    Job Duties/Responsibilities
  • 1. Purchases required supplies for all departments. Liaises with departments to ascertain student needs and assembles supplies in bundles or kits. Monitors and adjusts stock levels during peak periods and practices justintime inventory to avoid overstocking.
  • 2. Maintains presentable product displays detailing and fronting product for proper selling position. Maintains proper signage on all displays.
  • 3. Ensures aisles are safe and free of obstructions and hazards.
  • 4. Receives delivery of merchandise (textbooks, software, duplicating), checks waybills, unpacks boxes, and checks for damage or discrepancies. Notifies suppliers of damaged or short shipments and ensures proper credit/replacement is received. Stamps and codes invoices for signoff.
  • 5. Affixes price labels on merchandise ensuring that items are scannable and correctly priced.
  • 6. Maintains filing system, enters information and tracks credits/paid and unpaid invoices ensuring factors affecting the price are properly highlighted.
  • 7. With prior approval organizes product returns to suppliers, liaises with buyers to discuss returns and packs items for shipping ensuring all boxes are properly labeled. Prepares waybills and contacts courier for pickup.
  • 8. Followsup on lost shipments and credits when required.
  • 9. Performs other related duties as required.
    Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • Grade 12 including up to 1 year of specialized training and 9 months' related experience or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience may be substituted for the required qualifications.
  • Merchandising certificate.

Skills and Abilities

  • Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty and the general public.
  • Good customer service skills and the ability to function professionally and pleasantly during peak periods.
  • Good organizational and time management skills and the ability to organize duties effectively.
  • Ability to perform a variety of clerical duties, particularly those related to receiving procedures.
  • Ability to receive and process cash and credit card payments using the point of sales system.
  • Detailed oriented mindset and accurate data entry skills.
  • Good mathematical skills.

Salary Range - Prorated based on FTE

  • PAYGRADE 18: $1,625.53 to $1,885.58 biweekly.
Posting Detail Information

Employment Group

  • Support Staff (CUPE)
    Type of Position
  • Permanent
    Employment Type
  • Full Time
    Department


 BOOKSTORES
Primary Location
  • This position may require you to work at all VCC locations.
  • Downtown
    Is this posting only for internal applicants?
  • No 03/06/2023
    Position End Date
  • For Temporary Positions

Vacation Blackout Dates

Number of Hours per Week

  • 35
    Work Schedule Hours may vary according to the needs of the Department
  • Monday to Friday, 8:15 am 4:30 pm
    Eligible for Fortnight
  • Yes
    Special Instructions to Applicant
  • Vancouver Community College is committed to maintaining a work force that represents the diverse community we serve and we encourage all qualified applicants.
    Posting Open Date
  • 02/16/2023
    Posting Close Date
  • 03/02/2023
    Is this a pooled posting?
  • No