Budtenders

SPARQ RETAIL is looking for Budtenders for our Peterborough locations Projected start date is January 13th, 2025.

We are never satisfied and are always looking for ways to improve the experience and products that we offer our guests. We look to our associates to help us make changes and suggest new ideas in order to stay on the leading edge of positive experiences in cannabis retail.

Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

- Assisting the management team with opening and closing the stores
- Welcoming guests in a warm and inviting manner
- Provide a personable, educational shopping experience that highlights our products as well as their responsible use
- Verify identification to ensure all guests in the store are over age 19
- Verify customer orders and ensure their accuracy
- Accurately process payment for guest orders using our Point Of Sale (POS) tablets
- Accurately process cash transactions
- Maintaining organization and cleanliness of cannabis displays
- Maintain general knowledge of current government regulations regarding the retail sale of recreational cannabis to ensure compliance with the AGCO regulations for the sale of cannabis
- Comprehensive knowledge of the cannabis industry and the products the we offer (strains, flavour profiles, consumption methods etc).
- Participate in discussions with the management team to suggest areas of improvement and to provide feedback on processes

Minimum requirements:

- 3+ years customer service based retail experience
- CANNSELL certified
- Health and safety certifications considered an asset
- Familiarity with COVA considered an asset
- A desire to grow within our growing company
- High levels of integrity and personal responsibility
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Basic computer / tablet knowledge
- A working knowledge of the retail cannabis industry products and trends is considered an asset
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment with frequent interruptions
- Work well with others as part of a team
- Previous retail or dispensary experience is preferred
- Availability to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays
- Understand federal, provincial, and municipal laws surrounding the industry as well as safety regulations

Per the AGCO requirements, all employees must pass a criminal background check, be 19 years of age or older and possess a valid CANNSELL certificate prior to the commencement of any training.

**Please submit a cover letter detailing any relevant experience along with resume via Indeed**

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

Pay: $17.25 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 32 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Night shift
- On call

Application question(s):

- Do you possess previous Cannabis or Dispensary experience?

**Experience**:

- Customer service: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- CANNSELL License (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-01-05
Expected start date: 2025-01-13