Bookstore Clerk: Competition #047
An Internal/External Posting in the PPWC Employee Group.
Castlegar
Posted:
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Closes: Friday, April 13, 2018
Reporting to the Ancillary Manager and utilizing a service excellence approach, the Bookstore Clerk assists with the day-to-day activities of the Bookstore operation. This includes a variety of clerical, cashiering, stocking merchandise and customer service functions for the Bookstore operations of the College.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Responding to inquiries and assistance to customers
- Providing sales and cashiering services
- Balancing cash and preparing revenue reports
- Shipping and receiving stock
- Processing and maintaining bookshop material
- Assisting with pricing goods that are for sale
- Preparing books for return and prepare associated paper work
- Entering month-end charges on spreadsheet
- Assisting with visual merchandising displays
- Assisting with special event promotions
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Proven ability to work independently
- Excellent customer service skills
- Demonstrate cash handling and revenue preparation
- Proficient computer skills with a good working knowledge of Windows and Office programs
- Experience with Bookware software will be considered an asset
- Good physical condition as heavy lifting is required on a day-to-day basis
Education and Experience
- High School
- Completion of one year towards a Business Administration Diploma or an Office Management Certificate including an accounting specialty
- A minimum of 6 months’ experience of directly related experience in retail sales and bookshop business
This is a sessional, part-time 60% position commencing as soon as possible for the duration of Project Aurora which is anticipated to run to March 31, 2020. The salary is pay grade 5 - $23.37 per hour - in accordance with the PPWC Collective Agreement.
Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to email their chronological resume (along with cover letter, work references and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date to . The personal information provided by applicants is collected pursuant to Sections 26 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The required personal information is collected for the purposes of supporting and evaluating your application for employment with Selkirk College and for aggregate statistical purposes. The personal information will be used, retained and only disclosed by Selkirk in accordance with FIPPA. The information is related directly to and needed by Selkirk to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications, and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision.
Selkirk College is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and where each member of the college community shares a responsibility for developing and maintaining a healthy work environment in which differences are valued. The college welcomes applications from persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal people. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
All résumés must be submitted via email.
This posting closes on Friday, April 13, 2018.