Budtender – Permanent Part‑Time (Mill Bay Location)
Join our Mill Bay cannabis retail team as a permanent part‑time Budtender. We’re looking for dependable, customer‑focused individuals who can work three evening shifts per week: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Flexibility to help with sick‑day or holiday coverage is a strong asset. This role offers 18.5 hours per week. Start times vary depending on the schedule, with the earliest shift beginning at 3:30pm and the latest at 5:30pm. This schedule is permanent, so please apply only if you have consistent availability for these days.
Location: 2734 Barry Road, Mill Bay, B.C. (beside McDonald’s)
Typical Shifts
Friday: 3:30pm to 11:00pm
Saturday: 4:30pm to 11:00pm
Sunday: 5:30pm to 10:00pm
Evening and weekend availability is required to meet staffing needs.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping others, takes pride in staying organized, and thrives in a structured, fast‑paced environment. Previous cannabis industry experience is not required — we value strong customer service skills, reliability, and attention to detail.
This position is primarily a solo‑shift role, so applicants must be comfortable working independently. There are also opportunities to pick up additional shifts or grow into other roles as they become available.
What You’ll Learn
- Product recognition and navigation of regulated cannabis categories
- How to make compliant, thoughtful recommendations based on customer needs
- Inventory fundamentals including receiving, stocking, and organization
- How to work effectively with customers and collaborate within a professional team
Key Responsibilities
- Provide calm, friendly, and professional customer service
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming retail space
- Follow and enforce all BC Cannabis regulations, including ID verification
- Handle cash accurately and assist with inventory tasks
- Communicate with the team using Slack and manage schedules through the Push app
- Work confidently and safely on solo shifts
What We’re Looking For
- Strong customer service skills and a genuine interest in helping people
- Reliable, organized, and detail‑oriented
- Comfortable following structured processes and regulations
- Able to work efficiently in a fast‑paced retail environment
- Available for evenings, weekends, and occasional daytime shifts
- Valid driver’s license is an asset
- Selling It Right certification required before starting
- Minimum one year of retail or customer‑facing experience
- Cash‑handling experience
- Ability to lift, bend, climb ladders, and stand for extended periods
- Must be bondable
- Comfortable working alone
- Cannabis knowledge is not required but is an asset
Why Join Us
We are a family‑owned business and part of the 4 Mile Group, alongside 4 Mile Brewpub and Restaurant and 4 Mile Liquor Stores. We focus on clear expectations, strong teamwork, and creating long‑term opportunities for employees.
We offer:
- Starting wage of $21.50 per hour
- Consistent schedules
- Solo‑shift bonus for evening shifts worked independently
- Opportunities for growth within the company
- Employee discounts and benefits
- A respectful, professional work environment
How to Apply
Please apply through Indeed. Only applicants who meet the availability requirements will be considered.
Job Type: Part‑time
Work Location: In person – 2734 Barry Road, Mill Bay, B.C.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.50-$26.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you bondable?
- Do you have reliable transportation to get to scheduled shifts, including evenings and weekends?
- Are you over the age of 19, as required to work in a cannabis retail store in BC?
- Do you have the availability to work evening shifts between 1:30 PM and 10:00 PM, as well as weekends?
Experience:
- customer service or retail : 1 year (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
