This Isn't a Counter Job — It's a Front-Row Seat to the Industry

Most budtender postings are for stores that sell someone else's products. Kingston Cannabis Inc. is different: we hold six licences and operate across nearly every side of legal cannabis in Canada.

- We produce and sell our own brand of cannabis products — made by us, not shipped in from a faceless supplier
- We have in-house specialists in packaging and printing — the products on our shelves are designed, packaged, and branded by our own team
- We hold a dealer's licence and are actively engaged in scientific research
- We're locally owned and independent — and we're building toward a consumption lounge

When you sell our products, you're telling a story you actually know, about products made by people you work with. Nobody else on the floor of any other shop in Kingston can say that.

Who We're Looking For

Three things matter most:

- You're motivated. When the store is quiet, you find something to do: restock the shelves, face the product, wipe down the counter. Nobody has to ask.
- You love cannabis. You enjoy talking about strains, formats and effects, and you want to learn how products are grown, made and packaged.
- You're a people person. Customers leave your counter happier than they arrived, and your coworkers like sharing a shift with you.

We'll teach you the rest: our products, how they're made, and how the store runs.

What You'll Do

- Welcome customers, learn what they're looking for, and guide them to the right products
- Be the voice of our own product line — you'll know the story behind it because you'll know the people who make it
- Build deep product knowledge across our cannabis library — strains, formats, potency, and effects
- Handle cash and payment transactions accurately
- Keep the floor and back room stocked throughout every shift, and keep the store clean and sharp, including opening and closing duties
- Verify ID and follow all AGCO regulations every single time — no exceptions
- Make deliveries in the company vehicle, and assist with consumption area duties as we grow
- Occasionally visit other licensed retailers to promote KCI and build industry relationships — on paid time

What We Offer

- $17.95/hour (Ontario minimum wage), plus shared tips
- Wage reviews every 6 to 12 months
- Paid straight through: if you're booked 9 to 5, you're paid 9 to 5 — breaks included, on the clock. Most retailers dock your break; we don't
- 20% staff discount on all store items — including the products we make ourselves
- Three weeks of vacation earned per year — above the provincial standard
- Genuine room to grow: with six licences under one roof, retail is just the front door — production, packaging, research, and our planned consumption lounge are all part of where this role can lead
- A small, tight-knit team where you're a name, not a number

What We Need

- Motivated and self-directed: you keep busy, keep your phone in your pocket on the floor, and take pride in a well-stocked store
- A genuine love of cannabis: the plant, the products, the industry
- A people person: warm, engaging, and memorable at the counter
- 19 years of age or older (required by law)
- CannSell certification (or willing to obtain it before your first shift — it's a short online course)
- Reliability: you show up on time, every time
- 30 to 40 hours a week, including Tuesday opens at 7 a.m., Saturday and Sunday opens at 9 a.m., and evening closes until 9 p.m. Please apply only if this schedule works for you.
- A valid full G licence. Required, as delivery is part of the role (company vehicle provided).
- Able to stand for full shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, stock front and back, and clear snow at the entrance in winter
- This must be your only job in cannabis retail
- Retail, hospitality, or bartending experience is a plus. Cannabis store experience is not required.

How to Apply

Apply through Indeed with your resume AND a brief message. Tell us what you love about cannabis, why you'd be excellent on our floor, and one time you went beyond what was asked at work. We read every message, and applications without one won't move forward. We're interviewing immediately and hiring as soon as we find the right person.

Kingston Cannabis Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available on request throughout the hiring process.

Pay: From $17.95 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 44.0 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Wellness program

Application question(s):

- Can you work 7 a.m. opens and weekend mornings every week?
- If hired, would Kingston Cannabis Inc. be your only job in cannabis retail?

Licence/Certification:

- full G licence (required)
- CannSell certification (or complete before first shift) (required)

Work Location: In person

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