We have a small retail shipping-receiving department at our Vancouver store (2170 West 41st Ave) that receives merchandise from our suppliers, distributes stock to all stores, fulfills salespeople’s stock requests and special orders, plus timely and accurate shipping of our e-commerce orders. This department’s two employees work closely with our Buyer.

This is a rare opening, resulting from the retirement of a long-term employee.

Skills and experience:

- Required: Related shipping and receiving experience in a retail store using a computerized inventory system. (we use Aralco retail system) Plus, couriers’ shipping software.
- Required: Interest in photography and therefore valuable knowledge of cameras and accessories.
- Required: Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented and extremely accurate. Our stores rely on their inventory being 100% accurate in order to meet their customers’ expectations.
- Required: A retail customer service focus (our shipping/receiving dept is key to the success of our stores and salespeople).
- Required: Able to regularly lift and carry up to 20kg. (Note: It’s a small shipping/receiving dept so we do NOT have forklifts nor other warehouse equipment.)

Schedule:

- Usually four days a week for an average of 32 hours/week. Weekdays/daytime shifts. Possibility of 5 days/week in the November/December holiday season.

Personal qualities of our team members:

- Very organized, high degree of accuracy, reliable, great team-player, excellent communication skills, great initiative and self-motivation to take on tasks without being asked. Plus,



a great attitude.

Location:

- 2170 West 41 Ave, in the heart of Kerrisdale. Conveniently located a few minutes from the Arbutus Greenway and the Kerrisdale Community Centre. Indoor bicycle storage available on-site.

Group benefits plan: after 3 months. About us: We are BC’s #1 photo experts. With 7 stores, we’re Canada’s largest independent photo retail chain. We’re a 3rd generation family business, started in 1961. From compact cameras to the latest pro gear, we carry it all. We’ve successfully adapted to, and thrived through, the challenges and opportunities of the photo industry changes (i.e. phones vs cameras) and the various economic challenges such as the pandemic. The reason for our success….our people! 40% of our 50 employees have been with us for over 10 years, including 20% over 20 years.

Our Photo Sales

Specialists have a passion for photography, as do our warehouse and head office team.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Store discount
- Vision care

Application question(s):
- Please let us know why you're interested in this position.
- Tell us a bit about your knowledge of cameras and photo gear.
- Please summarize your previous shipping/receiving experience, including within a retail business.
- Are you able to easily lift and carry bins/boxes weighing up to 20kg?

Work Location: In person

📌 Shipper/Receiver (Kerrisdale Cameras) (Vancouver)
🏢 Kerrisdale Cameras
📍 Vancouver