Cannabis Consultant

**Company description**

Kaya Connection is a locally owned, licensed cannabis store located in the heart of downtown Parksville. We are a close knit team that takes pride in being knowledgeable about cannabis products & accessories to ensure we are giving the best recommendations for our customer's needs.

Kaya Connection is looking to welcome a new team member to our retail store in Parksville, BC If you believe that the customer service experience should be priority #1, we would love to hear from you We are looking for knowledgeable & enthusiastic employees with Cannabis retail experience. We have a great Health and benefit package for all full time employees.

Responsibilities Include:

- A VERY strong understanding of the legal cannabis market and products with a willingness to continue increasing your knowledge.
- Proper execution of operating procedures.
- Engaging with customers as they come through the door and being comfortable to ask each customer for ID that looks 35 and under.
- Working in a team-work oriented environment but also being able to work by yourself, properly managing time and tasks.
- Reporting to a manager.
- **Must** follow and enforce all store rules as well as regulations laid out by the government regarding sales of recreational cannabis.
- Using a POS System in a high volume retail setting, completing sales transactions from beginning to end.
- Ensuring that the front of house is maintained to be bright, organized and clean, keeping shelves stocked.
- Maintaining a strong knowledge of legal cannabis strains, products, and related cannabis accessories.
- May be required to do deliveries and must follow all procedures related to delivering cannabis
- Ability to assist in creating social media posts and store signage

Job Requirements:

- A valid Selling It Right Certificate
- Previous work experience in the legal cannabis industry preferably in retail
- Microsoft Word and Excel competency
- Retail, cash handling, and Point of Sales experience**:

- minimum 1 year**:

- Customer service experience - **minimum 1 year**:

- Drivers license and reliable means of transport - **Required**:

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow directions
- Experience with social media, specifically Facebook and Instagram is preferred
- Must be able to work a variety of shifts including evening and weekends, performing both opening and closing duties
- Proper execution of all government and standard operating procedures, with attention to detail
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
- May require a criminal record/background check

Compensation:

- Full-time - 35-40 hours/week
- Hourly pay starting between $19.00 - $24.00 depending on existing skills and cannabis knowledge
- Opportunity to move up and earn raises accordingly
- Extended health and dental benefits after 3 month probationary period
- Excellent staff discount on all products in the store
- The chance to work with some really friendly people and be part of a close-knit team

Work Remotely
- No

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay
- Tips

**Experience**:

- LEGAL cannabis: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Selling It Right (required)

Work Location: In person