Gift Shop Clerk

Gift Shop Clerk

Location:         Wagmatcook First Nation [WFN]

Department:   Culture & Heritage Centre [the “Centre”]

Reports to:      Manager of Operations, Culture & Heritage Centre [the “Manager of Operations”]

Position Type: Seasonal, six (6) months

 

Job Overview:

Wagmatcook is seeking one full-time and one part-time Gift Shop Clerk for the upcoming season. The Gift Shop Clerk provides friendly, knowledgeable customer service while supporting the daily operations of the Gift Shop. The Gift Shop features authentic arts and crafts created by local Indigenous artisans, including beadwork, jewelry, dreamcatchers, paintings, carvings, and textiles. The Clerk ensures respectful handling of cultural goods, accurate sales and inventory records, and a welcoming visitor experience.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Greet customers warmly, offering culturally respectful service and sharing knowledge about artisans and cultural significance of items.
  • Assist customers in selecting items and providing information about product care.
  • Promote a positive and inclusive environment for community members, Elders, and visitors.
  • Process sales transactions accurately using the POS system.
  • Handle cash, debit, and credit payments following established financial controls.
  • Restock shelves, clean display areas, and maintain an organized shop.
  • Receive, unpack, and label new artisan products.
  • Conduct regular inventory counts and report discrepancies.
  • Maintain accurate logs, sales sheets, and inventory documents.
  • Follow opening and closing procedures.

 

Qualifications and Experience:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong customer service and communication skills.
  • Basic cash handling and retail skills.
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail.

 

Education and Experience

  • Experience in retail, tourism or artisan setting is an asset.

Other Requirements

  • Must be available for shift work, including days, evenings, weekdays and weekends.

Effort and Working Conditions

  • Indoor, controlled environment.
  • Must be able to lift/carry up to 50lbs.
  • Working hours will vary depending on operational needs.

 

Organizational Values 

Culture: We have a strong and vibrant history. It is important to recognize and enhance our culture.

Education: Education is accessible and available to community members both formally and informally.

Health: A healthy community is made up of healthy people.

Environment: We protect mother earth to provide for future generations.

Transparency & Accountability: Open discussions and involvement in decision making is crucial to a prosperous community.

Self-reliance: We encourage self-reliance for all community members and the community itself.

 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates that possess some, but not all the above-listed knowledge, skills and abilities are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates can apply by submitting their cover letter and resume or completing an application, no later than 4:00 pm on Wednesday, June 24th, 2026, to jobs@wagmatcook.com. Please reference “Gift Shop Clerk” in the subject line. Candidates can also apply in person at the Culture & Heritage Centre Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Wagmatcook First Nation appreciates all applications received, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Under the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy, the Wagmatcook First Nation will give preference to the indigenous applicant when two or more candidates are deemed to be equal in terms of “best qualified”.

Apply now!