Retail Pet Store Permanent Part Time

Job Responsibility:

Creature Comfort Pet Emporium is seeking an exceptional candidate to join our team on a permanent part time schedule. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE SEEKING SEASONAL OR TEMPORARY HOURS.

Is customer service your strength?Do you have an outgoing, friendly and caring attitude towards assisting all pet owners?Are you able to multi task effectively as a team player and work well independently ?Do you pride yourself on detail oriented tasks being completed in a timely manner?Pawsome! Come and join our team!

MUST LOVE DOGS...while this applies to any position within the pet industry, our unique store takes it to a whole new level!

In addition to providing pet owners with knowledgeable, experienced nutritional and health consults, Hobo Haven Rescue is also a sister organization of ours.In addition to the daily responsibilities of our team members in the store environment, our team members must be passionate about dogs as they are also involved periodically during store shifts with rescue intakes, rescue dog grooming assistance, and assisting with foster dogs who sometimes spend a few hours socializing with us at the store and so much more.

Position available: Permanent part time position in the pet health and nutrition industry.

Must be available Monday 10-6, Tues 10-4, Fri 9-4, Sun 11-4 with more hours available for the right candidate

Actual Hours will vary depending on the candidate's previous experience and level of knowledge with pet nutrition/retail pet industry responsibilities.

We are seeking a team member who is committed to a long term career within our business and ask that those without specific, related experience or those who are seeking temporary, casual work while in school etc, do not apply.

We spend months training team members and are seeking the right fit to enhance our team long term.

Education and professional experience with commercial raw pet diets and holistic remedies/nutraceuticals is an asset.

We offer excellent employee discounts.

This position requires long periods of standing, and repetitive lifting of up to 40lbs per unit.Customer service, inventory management including stocking freezers and shelves, assisting clients with detailed consultations and guidance , data entry, website/POS inventory maintenance, and all facets of the retail pet industry are included as reponsibilities.

Computer knowledge mandatory with Excel proficiency.SHOPIFY POS experience beneficial but willing to train as each POS is different.

Own reliable transportation is required. The bus system is not reliable in our area.

We are an independent, holistic pet health store offering natural pet food and treats with a specialized focus on raw feeding, holistic, homeopathic and herbal remedies and supplements.

Please submit both a resume and cover letter, including your weekly hours of availability via email, explaining why you would be a perfect addition to our team, and outlining your specific related experience and knowledge in the retail pet /customer service industry, as well as your hours of availability.

Only applications from candidates who meet the above requirements, will be considered. We thank everyone who may apply, but due to overwhelming responses, we will only be contacting those whom we wish to interview further.

Creature Comfort Pet Emporium1553 King St N, St Jacobs ON N0B 2N0Read more about us at

Starting rate $17 per hour for training, with potential for increased hours and wages for the right candidate

Potential for long term hours: 25-30 per week

Benefits:On-site parkingStore discount

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 30 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Store discount

Day range:

• Every Weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• Day shift

Work setting:

• Specialty store

Experience:

• Retail customer: 1 year (required)
• Pet store: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence and your own vehicle? (required)

Work Location: In person