Job Overview

Bollivapes is looking for a reliable, self-motivated, and customer-focused Part-Time Retail Associate to join our team.

The role involves customer service, sales, inventory, order fulfillment, store upkeep, and social media content creation. Employees will often work independently, so we are looking for someone who is dependable, organized, comfortable solving problems, and able to complete responsibilities without constant supervision.

Key Responsibilities

- Greet customers and provide friendly, knowledgeable product recommendations
- Learn our product selection and stay familiar with new products and industry trends
- Operate the POS system, process payments accurately, and complete opening/closing procedures
- Restock and organize products, displays, and shelves
- Count and verify inventory and report low-stock items or discrepancies
- Receive, unpack, verify, and organize incoming shipments
- Prepare and fulfill Uber/Skip and other incoming orders accurately and on time
- Respond professionally to customer inquiries through text and Instagram
- Create regular social media content, including product photos, short videos, features, and announcements
- Help brainstorm promotions and social media content ideas
- Keep the store, displays, counters, and back-of-house areas clean and organized
- Complete routine cleaning, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, sanitizing, garbage removal, and breaking down cardboard
- Identify and complete tasks that need attention during quieter periods
- Follow store policies, age-verification requirements, and applicable regulations
- Communicate problems, inventory issues, customer concerns, or other important matters to management

Qualifications
- Previous retail, customer service, or relevant work experience




- Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working independently
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Able to prioritize tasks and solve routine problems without constant direction
- Organized and detail-oriented, particularly when handling inventory, orders, and payments
- Comfortable creating photos and short-form video content with a smartphone
- Able to work both opening and closing shifts
- Reliable transportation to and from work

Additional Skills Valued
- Previous vape, smoke shop, or specialty retail experience
- Knowledge of vape devices, disposables, coils, e-liquids, and related products
- Experience with inventory management or stock counting
- Experience creating Instagram Reels, TikToks, or other short-form content
- Experience with Canva, CapCut, photography, video editing, or graphic design

Schedule This is a part-time, in-person position with a combination of opening and closing shifts.

Opening: approximately 8:30 AM–4:00 PM

Closing: approximately 4:00 PM–11:30 PM

Applicants should have flexibility to work both opening and closing shifts as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: From $18.25 per hour

- Employee store discount
- On-site parking

What We're Looking For We value employees who are dependable, take initiative, and take ownership of their shift. You should be comfortable working independently,



staying productive when the store is quiet, and handling routine problems as they arise.

Previous work experience and solid professional references are valued.

Pay: From $18.25 per hour

Benefits

- On-site parking
- Store discount

Application question(s):
- Tell us about a problem you noticed at a previous job that you took the initiative to solve without being asked. What was the problem, what did you do, and what was the result?
- Reliability is extremely important for this position because you may be working a shift by yourself and the store depends on you arriving on time. Please give an example from a previous job that demonstrates your reliability and explain how you handle situations where something unexpected could make you late or unable to work.
- If selected for an interview, are you comfortable providing 2 professional references from previous employers, supervisors, or managers who can speak about your reliability and work performance? Please briefly explain your relationship with the references you would provide.
- Please provide your complete weekly availability. Our opening shifts are approximately 8:30 AM–4:00 PM, and our closing shifts are approximately 4:00 PM–11:30 PM. Please list the days and shifts you are consistently available to work. We are looking for applicants who have flexibility to work both opening and closing shifts.
- This position often involves working independently without a manager constantly present. Please describe a previous job where you were trusted to work on your own. What responsibilities did you handle, and how did you make sure everything was completed properly?

Work Location: In person

📌 Retail Cashier & Inventory Assistant (Part-Time) (Vancouver)
🏢 Bollivapes
📍 Vancouver