Rsw G3

Posting Title- RSW G3 - Cannabis Consultant, Cannabis Operations- Position Classification- RSWG3- Union- GEU- Location- North Vancouver, BC V7P 3M7 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $43,306.15 to 48,718.38 per annum- Close Date- 3/14/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Liquor Distribution Branch- Ministry Branch / Division- Liquor Distribution Branch of British Columbia- Job Summary**Cannabis Consultant, Cannabis Operations**
**RSW G3**

At the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) our vision of ‘Service. Relationships. Results.’ is all about providing a valued service, building strong relationships with our stakeholders, and achieving greater results for the province. The LDB is one of two branches of government responsible for the cannabis and liquor industry of B.C. We operate the wholesale distribution of non-medical cannabis and beverage alcohol within the province, as well as the household retail brands of BC Cannabis Stores and BC Liquor Stores.

We employ nearly 5,000 people in over 200 communities and have hundreds of career opportunities spanning our entire wholesale, retail and corporate operations - from supply chain logistics, to high-tech solutions, and everything in between. The LDB has been named one of BC’s Top Employers 14 times over for offering exceptional places to work, flexible work hours and earned days off, extended health and dental benefits, maternity and parental leave top-up payments, a pension program, in-house professional and leadership development, and subsidies for professional accreditation.

The LDB has been assigned to distribute, wholesale and sell non-medicinal cannabis inclusive of a government owned online channel with a mandate to support government’s key priorities of protecting children and youth, ensuring health and safety standards, and keeping the criminal element out of the supply chain. Following legalization, the BCLDB began distribution and wholesale of cannabis, and operating BC Cannabis Stores in a growing number of locations across the province. Since 2018 the BC Cannabis Stores chain has grown to 36 locations with more growth planned all across the province. Cannabis operations within the BCLDB includes the Distribution, Merchandising, Retail Operations, Supply Chain, and Marketing departments.

The person in this role must demonstrate a passion for transferring the knowledge of, and selling of, cannabis products. This role requires an individual who has excellent communication skills, is energetic, and has a willingness to learn, train others and achieve results.

A criminal record check is required.

Successful completion of Selling it Right certificate is required.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

**Position Requirements**:
**Education and Experience**:

- A minimum of one year of recent (within the last five years), related experience working in a sales environment with a high level of customer interaction is required.

Preferred qualifications include:

- Basic cannabis knowledge, as demonstrated through experience in the cannabis industry or through courses from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Experience in a retail environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in delivering an Omni-channel/consumer experience.
- Diploma or certificate in business or a related field.

Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact **Bryan Taylor, HR Advisor, Talent & Compensation** at **604-252-6386**.**

**NOTE**: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.
- Job Category- Administrative Services