Job Description

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is more than just a place to learn; it's a university powered by the people who live and work here--students, staff, and faculty alike. As one of BC's Top Employers, we strive to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU's people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning. Join us today and transform your future!

Competition ID:

4122

Internal Closing Date:

July 5, 2025

External Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

# of Openings:

4


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Salary Information:

4 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $26.61 to $29.53 per hour

Employment Type:

On-Call

Workplace Type:

On-Site

Travel Frequency:

Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group:

Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)

Days of Work (BCGEU):

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Hours per Week (BCGEU):

On Call - Shifts Vary







We are currently seeking a Bookstore Sales Associate to join our Facilities - Ancillary Services team.

Job Overview

Reporting to Retail Supervisor, this position is responsible for performing services and sales to students, faculty, staff and other customers, maintain inventory controls, process financial transactions and merchandising functions as required.

Education and Experience

Receiving and/or forklift experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Demonstrated expertise with a computerized point of sale terminal in a retail environment. Demonstrated knowledge of counting floats, balancing and banking of daily cash received. Demonstrated knowledge of math calculations and general accounting practices in a retail environment. Demonstrated knowledge of books and stationery retail business including knowledge of packing slips, invoices, and receiving. Demonstrated ability to use standard office equipment including calculators, computers, trans-select, and computerized inventory control system. Ability to operate a variety of standard office software, including a computerized student records system and a computerized textbook reservation system. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and written. Proven ability to effectively handle unusual or unexpected situations including effectively dealing with irate customers. Proven ability to provide superior customer service in a fast paced environment involving multiple demands. Proven ability to display initiative, take responsibility and exercise good judgement. Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team. Demonstrated physical ability to stand for long period of time and to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of inventory control equipment such as carts, dollies, pallet jacks and wrapping/packaging tools.
As Campus Store has 4 locations, preference will be given to those with ability to work at all campuses.

As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Salary Information

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!

Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.


Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU's workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.


If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca.


Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.


We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.