The Bluenose II Company Store is excited to announce an opportunity to join our team as Assistant Store Manager for the upcoming 2025 sailing season! If you love connecting with people, sharing meaningful experiences, and contributing to a symbol of Canadian maritime heritage, this could be the role for you!

The Assistant Store Manager crew will work closely with our Store Manager and employees (Shore Crew). As the Assistant Store Manager you will be responsible for daily retail store operations which include:

 

• Opening and Closing the store
• Booking reservations through our booking system (Starboard Suite)
• Bank deposits, float management for registers (both in-store and cellular registers), petty cash and any extra cash in safe
• Checking register closures daily and reporting any discrepancies to the Finance Manager and Director of Operations
• Receiving, counting, tagging and folding merchandise
• Preparing and submitting orders to the Store Manager
• Maintain stock accuracy and adjust inventory counts as needed
• Troubleshoot tech issues and coordinate IT resolutions (registers, iPads, printers, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with store policies, procedures, and labour standards

 

In addition to these responsibilities, the Assistant Store Manager will also assume Shore Crew duties which include:

 

• Cash/debit/credit transactions
• Packaging/bagging merchandise (including the wrapping of valuable and breakable items and occasional gift wrapping)
• Folding merchandise, tidying shelves and display areas, restocking merchandise regularly
• Daily cleaning - vacuuming, dusting, sanitizing bathroom and counters, dishes, garbage and recycling
• Displaying merchandise, moving shelving and sections around
• Moving excess stock to storage rooms (in-store and upstairs)
• Answering telephone and emails
• Providing assistance for those shopping in our store, including and not limited to people with impairments, language barriers, etc.
• Answering questions about the Bluenose, Bluenose II, Town of Lunenburg, etc. for visitors
• Booking reservations for public harbour tours
• Checking passengers in/passing out boarding passes
• Assisting Bluenose crew with the boarding of passengers and lines (ropes) for the vessel, including morning, afternoon and special event sails

 

Requirements for the Assistant Store Manager position include:

 

• Advanced computer skills (Google G-Suite, Starboard Suite, Shopify)
• Leadership and problem-solving abilities to guide and support Shore Crew
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and handle docklines
• Strong communication skills and customer service etiquette
• Passion for Nova Scotia heritage, Bluenose II, and the Town of Lunenburg
• Current First Aid and WHMIS certifications (or willingness to obtain)
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check

 

Schedule: Full availability required, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Vacation time is generally not given between the months of June and September. During our busy season we employ an ‘all hands on deck’ type of approach.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At the Bluenose II Company Store, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage candidates who can bring unique perspectives to our team to apply.

Season: Full-time from late March/early April to mid-October; reduced hours and potential part-time work in winter.

Pay: Starting at $21.00/hour

Application Deadline: February 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM (Atlantic Standard Time)

How to submit your application: Please email your resume and cover letter to office@bluenose2.ca