Budtender

This is your opportunity to embrace a culture that reflects a sense of pride and ownership in work. Our Co-operative demonstrates mutual respect for the team & our members and shows care towards the community. We care for our employees and create strong teams in collaborative environments.

The Budtender is responsible to ensure customer service is provided through maintaining a safe and efficient operation while adhering to Company policies, procedures and standards. This position reports directly to the Cannabis Supervisor, and the main responsibilities include;

• Provides customer service and maintains positive customer relations through the proper handling of customer questions, comments, requests and complaints. Effectively works in a diverse team environment in a proficient and friendly manner.
• Performs all aspects of Budtender functions including but not limited to; stocking, building displays and facing in an efficient and organized manner. Ensures display presentation and proper stock levels are maintained with respect to inventory on hand.
• Handles merchandise ensuring quality, minimizing damages and markdowns. Provides substitutions as directed and ensures price integrity including price changes.
• Performs general cleanup duties such as cleaning spills, display fixtures and washrooms to ensure a neat and organized location. Responsible for keeping the sales floor and back stock area clean of cardboard and debris including the disposal of garbage.
• Performs duties following established Occupational Health and Safety, and Environmental regulations and policies to ensure the health and safety of all Employees and customers. Promotes the prevention of robbery and violence in the workplace.
• Responsible for all aspects of verifying product and quantities, once it has been received including, reviewing / verifying invoices, returns, transfers, claims and ensures proper storage of products.
• Assists in organizing and conducting inventory.
• Operates the checkouts and cash handling in an efficient manner. Adheres to all rules and regulations as set out for the Cannabis industry.

What skills and abilities will you need to be considered?

• Must be 18 years of age
• Grade 10 or acceptable combination of education and experience
• Must be recognized by the AGLC as a Qualified Cannabis Worker (QCW)
• Related retail experience, including the provision of customer service

What skills and abilities will set you apart from others?

• Cash handling or cashier experience.
• Basic Cannabis knowledge including accessories

Benefits & Perks

Calgary Co-op has excellent opportunities for increasing levels of responsibility, personal growth, and challenge. We offer competitive wages, extended health benefits for full-time and part-time employees, paid vacations, 5% employee discount (cashback) on all purchases, a recognition program, social committee events and employee & family assistance plan. As well as numerous training and development programs.

About Calgary Co-op

Owned by members, Calgary Co-op is one of the largest retail co-operatives in North America. We have locations in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, High River, Okotoks and Strathmore, that include: food centres, pharmacies, gas stations, car washes, home health care centres, wine, spirits and beer stores, and cannabis stores. We also own and operate Community Natural Foods and Beacon Pharmacy. With over 456,000 members, 3530 employees, assets of $757 million and annual sales of $1.3 billion, Calgary Co-op is committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience through inspired team members. We are proud recipient of Canadian Grocer’s 2024 Impact Awards for our commitment to sustainability & supporting employees.