About Us

The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, located in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown, is a cultural landmark dedicated to sharing Chinese heritage, art, and philosophy through a living garden experience. We offer visitors an opportunity to connect with nature, history, and culture through guided interpretation, exhibitions, and public programming.

Position Overview

The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is looking for customer-service oriented individuals who are energetic, enthusiastic and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join the team. The Visitor Services & Gift Shop Attendant plays a key role in creating a welcoming and engaging experience for all visitors. This position supports daily operations in both Visitor Services and the Garden Gift Shop.

Key Responsibilities

Visitor Services :

- Welcome and orient visitors to the Garden
- Provide customer service to Garden visitors with integrity, respect, and responsiveness.
- Provide information on history, exhibitions, and programs
- Assist with or lead guided tours
- Use a POS system to process admissions and transactions and respond to inquiries
- Support opening and closing procedures
- Assist with set-up and take-down of events, workshops, and programming
- Perform other duties as required

Gift Shop :

- Provide excellent customer service and product knowledge
- Process sales using POS system
- Maintain merchandising and shop presentation
- Restock and track inventory




- Assist with displays and seasonal product features
- Receive and organize deliveries

Qualifications

- Completion of high school diploma (Grade 12 or equivalent)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent customer service, professional, takes initiative, demonstrate positive judgement and reliable
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Interest in arts, culture, or history
- Basic computer/POS skills
- Retail or visitor services experience is an asset

Eligibility & Equity Statement

- Indigenous youth
- Racialized youth
- Black youth
- 2SLGBTQI+ youth

Canada Summer Jobs Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible, applicants must:

- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection status
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada
- International students are not eligible for this position._

Position Details

- 32 hours per week
- $18.25/hour
- Start Date: May 13, 2026
- End Date: June 5, 2026

How to Apply

PLEASE NOTE: No phone calls please.

Position Type: Contract Full-Time

Shift (typical): Wednesday - Sunday

Job posting deadline is April 26, 2026

Please submit your resume and cover letter to: Job Type : Fixed term contract Contract length: 8 weeks

Pay: Up to $18.25 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Visitor Services & Gift Shop Attendant (Canada Summer Jobs) (Vancouver)
🏢 Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
📍 Vancouver