Budtender - Songhees

_**Indigenous members welcome Must be 19+**_
- **Songhees Cannabis **_is a licensed retail dispensary located at _**1502 Admirals Road in Victoria**_, British Columbia. For us, it is all about showing gratitude for the simpler things in life and appreciating life’s journey. We seek to redefine the cannabis retail experience by offering a unique and inviting take on wellness and a return to nature.

As an Indigenous community, we use our retail experience to showcase _**Songhees culture, art, and tourism initiatives **_while incorporating regulated cannabis education and training for our budtenders and customers. Embracing these core concepts allows Songhees Cannabis to establish trust and a deeper connection to our customers, community, and values.

Perks of Working with us grow within a company that is rapidly expanding; ongoing educational & learning tools provided to enhance your product knowledge; weekly product testing for budtenders covered by the company; represent a brand that supports BC craft and Indigenous initiatives; work within the exciting cannabis industry.

**Responsibilities to include**:

- Delivery products from store to the customer.
- Ensure direct delivery to customers from 19 years old.
- Ensuring quality assurance and excellent customer service at the store on in delivery.
- Maintaining knowledge of a wide range of products and accessories.
- Providing customer education on Seed & Stone's range of products.
- Providing a smooth full-spectrum customer experience.
- Maintaining a pleasant and organized environment at the store.
- Strict adherence to all policy and compliance, including Seed and Stone policies, Provincial, and Federal.
- Make sure cannabis is not given to intoxicated individuals.
- Offer excellent customer service, guaranteeing all customers an impeccable delivery experience.
- Delivery driving may be required on an as needed basis
- Other duties as required.

**Qualifications for this role include**:

- Strong customer service skills.
- Working knowledge of POS systems, Word, and Excel.
- Strong communication skills, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work well in high volume, high level of care, retail environment.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Strong cannabis knowledge and passion is an asset.
- Have cannabis retail experience is an asset.
- Valid driver's license - class 5, is an asset.
- 3 years of driving experience, it is an asset.
- Ability to work flexible hours in all weather conditions.
- Knowledge of Victoria, BC.
- Legally authorized to work in Canada.

**License (mandatory)**:

- Selling It Right Certification
- Driver's License Class 5

As per Section 41(1) of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to qualified applicants of First Nations ancestry.

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

**Salary**: From $19.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

- VICTORIA, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have a valid drivers license?
- How many hours per week are you looking for with this position?
- Please indicate if you are available for morning, evening, and/or weekend shifts?
- Willingness to do delivery driving, in a company vehicle?
- Do you have previous knowledge of cannabis products, strains, and consumption methods?
- Which days are you available to work for this position (i.e., all weekdays and/or weekends)?

**Experience**:

- customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person