Budtender Associate

Hiring for all three locations, please specify the location of interest upon applying.

Store Location:

• 2059 Meadowbrook Road, Gloucester, ON, K1B 4W7 - Ottawa East
• 366 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5Y8 - Downtown
• 2430 Bank Street Unit 6, Ottawa, ON, K1V 0T7 - Ottawa South

Company Focus and Mission:

Purple Meadow, a Cannabis dispensary retail store company fast growing in the National Capital Region of Ottawa, is all about cultivating relationships… Thanks to the amazing team we hire, we are focused on providing knowledge, and informative advice on cannabis related products and exceptional customer service acumen, while providing our customers a wide range of premium cannabis related products and supplies. Our approach is a new and refreshing experience aimed directly at assisting the consumer on their cannabis journey. We are cannabis consumers, and enthusiasts, passionate and motivated to go above and beyond for our customers and our culture.

Available Job Types:

· Part-time (20-25hrs/week)

· Full-time (25-40hrs/week)

Salary: $ 15.50 -$18.00 per hour

Budtender Responsibilities:

· Checking customers' identification documents to verify that they are of legal age.

· Educating customers on the safe use of their selected cannabis products.

· Advising customers on suitable cannabis products based on their needs, preferences, budgets, and reactions to different strains of cannabis.

· Staying up to date with new cannabis products on the market as well as the latest industry trends to better advise the customers.

• Provide an exceptional customer experience.

· Processing customers' payment transaction using the dispensary's Point of Sale (POS) system.

· Ensuring that the shop floor is always clean and well-organized.

· Product display setup and restocking after sale.

• Maintain a clean and organized stockroom.
• Maintain a clean and organized store front.

· Assisting in Inventory count.

• Support, guide and answer questions throughout customers journey in store and over the phone.
• Process transactions and orders.
• Complete tasks as assigned by store managers.

Our ideal candidate would possess the following qualities:

• Eager to learn team player.
• Focused on customer service.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Positive and outgoing personality.
• Flexible and reliable work ethics.
• Embody our core values of trust, respect, integrity, teamwork and innovation.
• Knowledge of cannabis strains and effects (is considered an asset)
• Knowledge of accessories and consumption methods (is considered an asset).
• Retail or service experience (prior cannabis industry experience is considered an asset)

Requirements:

· Bi-lingual Candidates considered an asset*

· Flexible availability required to work nights, weekends, holidays and peak summer season.

· 3 recent references.

· Estimated start date of work: As soon as possible or within 2 weeks of hire date.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Staff discounts
• New modern store
• Company events

Shift Availability (to be discussed upon hire):

• 8-hour shifts
• Day Shifts
• Evening Shifts
• Night Shifts
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday & Weekend rotations

COVID-19 considerations:

· All customers and employees are required to wear a mask and respect distancing. Our store is regularly cleaned and very well sanitized. We are committed in providing a clean and safe environment for everyone working in or visiting our establishment.

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
• Cannabis Industry: 1 year (preferred)
• Previous Budtender, and or Sales experience in a retail environment considered an asset.

Legal Requirements: (must be obtained and valid prior to start date)

• Must be 19+ as per Ontario law

· CannSell Certification (Ontario) https://purchase.cannsell.ca/product?catalog=CannSell-Standard-Certification

· Criminal background check - Level 2 https://olbc.ottawapolice.ca/

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We appreciate all interest in joining our team. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $16.00-$18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Curbside pick up available
Masks optional for staff and customers

Experience:

• customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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