Keyholder
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Part-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Part-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Work Location
Value Buds Bloor & BathurstAbout the Role
Keyholder / Shift Lead – Cannabis Retail
About Value Buds
Value Buds is one of Canada’s largest cannabis retailers, with stores across B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. Value Buds has a simple mission: deliver compelling value to cannabis consumers. Our goal is to attract, grow, and retain a loyal customer base by offering high-quality cannabis products in convenient locations and every-day low prices.
About the Role
We’re looking for a motivated and dependable Keyholder to join our team. As a Keyholder, you’ll be the face of our brand, providing exceptional service while helping customers navigate the exciting world of cannabis. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading by example, taking ownership during their shifts, and supporting both customers and teammates in a fast-paced setting.
What You’ll Do
- Create a welcoming experience for every customer
- Provide product recommendations and cannabis education
- Support daily operations including merchandising and store upkeep
- Operate the POS, handle payments, and issue receipts
- Restock shelves, receive deliveries, and complete basic inventory checks
- Ensure compliance with cannabis regulations, including ID verification
About You
- Previous retail, customer service, or hospitality experience
- Strong communication skills and a customer-first attitude
- Cannabis selling certification (Selling It Right, SellSafe, CRTP, CRWTP, or CanSell)
- Minimum age requirement based on province (18/19+)
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs
- Eligible to pass a Criminal Record Check
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Career growth and internal promotion opportunities
- In-depth product training and ongoing learning
- Supportive, team-oriented environment
- Employee product discounts across our retail banners
- Competitive wages and flexible scheduling options
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) available to all employees, offering confidential 24/7 mental health, wellness, financial, and family support
Additional benefits available to full-time employees, including health, dental, prescription drug coverage, and paid vacation.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Value Buds, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re excited about cannabis and great customer service, apply today to join our team.
Rate of Pay
18CAD
Hourly PlanMore about this job
Responsibilities
The Keyholder at Value Buds will greet customers, recommend cannabis products and explain them, and run the till. They will also restock shelves, receive deliveries and check ID to keep the store compliant.
Requirements
Candidates need retail, customer service or hospitality experience and strong communication skills. A cannabis selling certification such as Selling It Right, SellSafe, CRTP, CRWTP or CanSell, a minimum age of 18 or 19 depending on province, and eligibility for a criminal record check are also required.
Skills
- Point of sale (POS) operation
- Payment handling and receipts
- Cannabis product knowledge
- Customer service
- Product recommendation
- ID verification
- Cannabis regulatory compliance
- Inventory checks
- Merchandising
- Receiving deliveries
- Stocking shelves
- Shift leadership
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Retail sales
- Cash handling
Benefits
- Employee product discounts
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Health, dental and prescription drug coverage
- Paid vacation
- Career growth and internal promotion
- In-depth product training
Categories
- Retail
- Customer Service & Support
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- cannabis retail
- keyholder
- shift lead
- cashier
- point of sale
- POS
- customer service
- retail sales
- inventory
- merchandising
- product recommendations
- cannabis education
- ID verification
- stocking
- receiving
- part-time
- Value Buds
- Spirit Leaf
- Ontario
- Toronto
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Employee discount
- Paid training
Licences and certifications
- Selling It Right
- SellSafe
- CRTP
- CRWTP
- CanSell
Tools
- POS
Languages
- English