Peninsula Co-op is a Vancouver Island-based co-operative with a mission to build strong communities and to benefit its member-owners. With approximately 470 staff, Peninsula Co-op operates 17 retail fuel and convenience centres, 10 liquor stores, 3 commercial card lock and home heating outlets, and a full-sized food store. The Co-op generates approximately $300 million in annual sales and donates over $500k each year to local charities. The business is highly regarded, financially strong, and has developed a loyal member following. The Co-op remains locally owned and proudly shares profits with its 121,000 member-owners, community, and staff.
Peninsula Co-op is inviting applications for the position Fuel and Convenience Centre Associate (We like to call you Customer Service Representative) for our Deep Cove Fuel and Convenience Centre located at 10930 West Saanich Rd., North Saanich, BC. This is a part-time, permanent position. Our ideal candidate will have the availability to accommodate shifts during weekdays' evenings and weekends.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are a people first business, with a strong focus on our customer and member needs. We are looking for a like-minded, individual to join our dedicated and engaged team members. We are looking for enthusiastic customer service professionals who:
- Always looks for ways to be helpful and go out of their way to assist others; consistently polite.
- Loves the great outdoors. Rain, wind, snow and blazing hot sun mean nothing.
- Process till transactions, accurate and efficient; including cash, credit and debit transactions and gift card activations.
- Uses their product knowledge to assist customers and answer questions.
- Looks out for their safety and the safety of others.
- Values integrity and honesty; someone to admire and emulate.
- Able to be on their feet nearly all of their shift & consistently handling product (1 to 40 pounds).
- Knows their way around under the hood of a car is also helpful, but not essential - we train for this.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Besides working with the best group of team mates and serving fantastic customers, you will be dispensing fuel and propane, washing windows, checking vehicle fluid levels, cleaning, and stocking the convenience store, and generally ensuring our customers are taken care of and the location is clean and safe.
WHAT WE OFFER
In addition to a starting wage of $17.40 per hour, Peninsula Co-op provides a competitive total compensation package that includes:
- Great careers and long-term opportunity for personal and professional growth
- Profit sharing paid four times a year!
- Excellent Group Health Benefits (Extended health, Dental, Disability, EFAP and life insurance) for full-time employees
- 6% matched Pension
- Health & Wellness reimbursements (gym membership, yoga class, art classes etc.)
- 2 weeks’ vacation
- Educational assistance & tuition reimbursement (100% covered)
- Social events (Sporting events and concert tickets, company outings)
- Volunteer opportunities supporting our local community events and charities!
Peninsula Co-op is an equal opportunity employer. We take great pride in being a safe and inclusive workplace; supporting and celebrating the diversity of our team. We are committed to every staff member enjoying their experience working with Peninsula Co-op. We reward hard work, commitment, and results.
HOW TO APPLY
Any way you like! On-line through Indeed, or at www.peninsulaco-op.com.
Feel free to contact Martha in Human Resources, 778.351.6538 if you have any questions.