Job Summary

'Tis the season!

Established in 1989, we are one of Canada's longest running gift basket companies. Our small team specializes in creating beautifully curated gift baskets and boxes filled with small batch, handmade items produced on Van Island and other parts of BC and Canada. Online orders are fulfilled in our shop, delivered locally and shipped nationwide.

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic associates to join our team. The primary responsibility of this position requires assembling gift baskets & boxes on demand utilizing our various techniques and materials.

This role also involves filling orders, assembling gift boxes and baskets, shipping, restocking inventory, (possible) deliveries and maintaining the overall appearance and cleanliness of the workplace.

Our shop is not open to the public. You will work with a small team in a casual environment. A pat on the resident Labradors head is always welcomed.

The ideal candidate has a passion for supporting local producers & artisans, an eye for detail, has the physical stamina to work quickly when needed and takes pride in creating a high quality product for our valued client.

This position requires physical movement and is not a desk job.

Responsibilities

- Assemble gift baskets and boxes to a high standard of detail and finishing.
- Accurately and efficiently fill orders per custom requests.
- Restocking shelves and organizing merchandise
- Maintain a tidy and organized work environment which will include some cleaning tasks
- Assist management as needed.
- Input order and shipping info into the system to generate courier & post labels




- May require assistance with updating products and designs (no previous experience necessary), especially in advance of holidays.
- Full time hours in Nov. & Dec mandatory. We close Christmas and for approx. three weeks following.

Experience & Requirements

- Previous shop, clerical, assembly or creative experience welcomed but not required.
- Desk-top computer skills helpful for: email, texts, data entry, etc.
- Reliable personal transportation to and from work.
- Ability to stand on your feet while working with your hands in front of you.
- Ability to occasionally climb stairs or lift 40 lbs.
- A fast worker that doesn't dilly dally, yet strives for a job well done.
- Highly detailed and organized.
- A keen eye for aesthetics (style, colours, design) is helpful but not required.
- Robust communication skills in English and a friendly, positive attitude.
- Reliable and punctual with a clear sense of time management.
- Takes direction well and learns quickly.
- Enjoys working as a team, yet capable of self managing as needed.

In the event that you're able, willing and needed for deliveries:
- Comfortable using google maps & GPS (if) making deliveries or picking up product.
- Valid full BC drivers license with clean abstract for a minimum of 5 years.
- For the candidate interested in making deliveries, a compact company car is available. When applying,



please state if deliveries are something you may enjoy assisting with.

Hours: October/Mid November: 4-6 hrs weekdays (as needed) - Three days a week (TBD); Mid November/Dec 23rd: full time; 8:30AM to 3:30PM (or as needed) Time off for 'long weekends' frequently available

We are looking for a person of good character, honest, reliable, pleasant and a keen desire to be part of a woman owned, local small business.

If you have additional skills that add value to our growth (social media, photography, marketing, sales, administrative, management, writing, etc.), you'll be compensated accordingly and additional hours are available. We are happy to discuss possibilities.

For those seeking ongoing employment, opportunities may be available after the holidays.

Join our team where your skills will contribute to creating smiles from our much appreciated customers!

Only resumes accompanied with cover letters stating your availability and a little bit about yourself will be responded to. Please, do not use AI for this purpose. Thank you.

Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Application question(s):
- Do you live in or near the Greater Victoria/Westshore area?
- Do you have a personal automobile you can take to work?
- Are you available for full-time work November to Christmas?
- Please provide a cover letter or email (without the use of AI) with your availability and reasons for applying to this job posting.

Language:
- English fluently (required)

Licence/Certification:
- BC Driver's Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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