The Butchart Gardens is looking for an individual to fill the position of Seasonal Purchasing/Receiving Clerk. This position is an internal courier service for all departments within The Butchart Gardens. Deliveries and pick-ups occur daily in the Greater Victoria area as well as the Saanich Peninsula, Western Communities, and occasionally further up Island.
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Pick up pre-ordered items at local suppliers for all Gardens’ departments.
- Deliver various items to individuals, suppliers and other companies.
- Obtain and update Safety Data Sheets for various items picked up as requested by users and/or Health & Safety.
- Purchase items that require “in person” shopping. This also frequently involves searching for the best pricing on various items by phone or via the Internet.
- Maintain records of all completed pick-ups and drop-offs, filed by year.
- Complete paper work for some items that are picked up. This includes accurate and timely completion of electronic PO’s and processing of invoices for payment.
- Assist with maintenance and updating of Purchase Research database.
- Assist with receiving of deliveries for all departments and completion of daily stock lists for the various food service outlets as required.
- Assist with annual obtaining and evaluation of disposables and cleaning product quotes for Food Services.
- Assist with weekly ordering and inventory control of disposables and cleaning products for Food Services.
- Participate in monthly Health and Safety inspections for Purchasing/Receiving.
- Wear mandatory CSAgrade-one steel-toed footwear.
- Assist the department in other areas when needed.
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- A valid BC driver’s license and a good driving record are mandatory. Driving safety is very important for this position. A Driver’s Abstract will be required.
- Ability to operate warehouse equipment (electric pallet jacks, scissor lift, etc.) is an asset.
- Must have experience and be comfortable driving larger vehicles (delivery van, flat deck trucks, etc.).
- Good computer skills.
- Food Safe Basic is required.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to lift heavy items.
- Ability to make quick judgement calls when required.
- A friendly and courteous attitude with good communication skills. In this position, you are often the only representation of The Gardens to our various suppliers and contacts.
This is a seasonal position, offering 40 hours per week until mid-September with potential for extension. The workday will primarily be 7:00am-3:30pm Monday to Friday. Some overtime, evening and weekend work may be required. Starting from $22.46/hr. Employment will be contingent on passing a physical assessment.
Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 5 months
Pay: From $22.46 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you currently located within commuting distance of Brentwood Bay?
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person