Sales Associate (Retail Store)

Employment Group
CUPE

Position Number
00991

Division
VP Administration and Finance

Department
Campus Store

Campus
Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.

Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia

Country
Canada

Appointment Type
regular part-time

Workload
20 hours per week. Additional hours, if approved, to be submitted on timesheets.

Pay Level
CUPE 3: $25.55 per hour

Start:
As soon as possible.

Additional Information
Subject to CUPE Joint Job Evaluation. Pay level may increase.

Applicant Documents
CV/Resume,
Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference

Posted Date

28-May-2026

Closing Date

03-Jun-2026

Job Reference

2962

Documents
~CUPE Self-Declaration Form (Word, 40.35kb)

Duties:
At the Campus Store, we strive to ensure all members of the VIU community are fully prepared for success. As a Retail Associate, you contribute to this by providing outstanding customer service for all customers while maintaining a welcoming retail environment. This position will actively welcome, connect with, and process the customer's sale.

• Processing transactions (cash, credit card, debit, sponsorships, or internal accounts)
• Welcoming and connecting with customers
• Support the retail lead (aka Campus Store Cashier) with projects and special events (sales, academic year peaks, and seasonal demands)
• General store maintenance (pricing, presentation, cleaning)

Current schedule: Monday - Friday afternoons (e.g., 12:15-4:15) with additional hours during peak periods, such as August prep; September/January rush; Inventory; Convocation; vacation and sick leave coverage.
Required Qualifications:
High School diploma. Up to 6 months of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Demonstrated front-line service and sales skills.
• Accurate cashier skills using a computerized POS system and Business Math skills.
• Entry-level word processing proficiency.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high-volume, service-oriented retail sales environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• This position requires daily physical labour, including standing for the duration of the shift and moving heavy boxes or carts.

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.
Note:

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.