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Purdy's Chocolates is delighted to have been voted by our employees as one of the 50 Best Employers in Canada for a third time this year. This esteemed award is a testament to the rich texture of our history and our more than 100 years of dedication to quality, trust, tradition, and innovation.

The Purdy's difference is that we truly recognize the value of our people. We reward you with competitive compensation, recognition for your achievements, opportunities for ongoing training to grow professionally and personally, delicious perks, and much, much more.

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Job Title :	Casual Sales Associate
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Salary :	$10.00/hr to start and delicious perks!
Location(s) :	AB, Edmonton - Kingsway Garden Mall
Summary :	Today Purdy's Chocolates is the largest chocolate retailer in Western Canada, with 50 stores in BC, Alberta and Ontario. Our employees enjoy working in an environment that values open communication, work-life balance and the opportunity for growth and development.
Qualifications :	We are looking for staff that are: - Passionate about chocolate - Enthusiastic about selling a quality product - Dedicated to providing a great customer experience - Energetic and enjoy meeting new people - Excited about working in a team setting Applicants must be flexible to work all mall hours, including a variety of day and evening shifts. Previous retail experience is preferred, but not necessary as we offer training. We thank all applicants for their interest however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Job Title :	Casual Sales Associate
Closing Date :
Salary :	$10.00/hr to start and delicious perks!
Location(s) :	AB, Red Deer - Bower Place
Summary :	Purdy's Chocolates was established in Vancouver, Canada in 1907. Today Purdy's Chocolates is the largest chocolate retailer in Western Canada, with 50 stores in BC, Alberta and Ontario. Our employees enjoy working in an environment that values open communication, work-life balance and the opportunity for growth and development.
Qualifications :	We are looking for staff that are: - Passionate about chocolate - Enthusiastic about selling a quality product - Dedicated to providing a great customer experience - Energetic and enjoy meeting new people - Excited about working in a team setting Applicants must be flexible to work all mall hours. Previous retail experience is preferred, but not necessary as we offer training. We thank all applicants for their interest however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Job Title :	Purchasing Manager - Vancouver
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Salary :	Salary commensurate with experience.
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Summary :	Opportunities like this come along once in a lifetime! Based in beautiful Vancouver BC, this role reports directly to the CFO, and is responsible for managing a purchasing agent and regular control processes. The Purchasing Manager: - Evaluates requirements, designs, and establishes or recommends changes to corporate-wide standards for all significant purchasing roles and processes - Ensures due diligence and integrity of departmental purchases - Develop, negotiate and manage strategic sourcing and supplier agreements - Establishes and maintains Corporate Policies related to purchasing roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities - Provides leadership to and manages the corporate purchasing function of Purdy’s by developing, monitoring and maintaining purchasing policies to ensure optimum value is obtained for materials - Displays confidenc
Qualifications :	To excel in this role, the successful candidate: - Must build excellent rapport and team working relationships with other departments with a Customer Service orientation at all times. - Displays superior communication skills with people of various levels - Must be able to motivate, communicate and drive continuous improvement - Has proven analytical skills, proactively identifying and solving potential supply challenges - Demonstrates excellence in negotiation skills - Shows creativity in sourcing - Brings previous management abilities and the ability to manage staff - Displays proven previous supervisory experience - Has excellent interpersonal, planning and organizational skills - A solid creative understanding and a strong knowledge of creative trends - Demonstrates extensive knowledge of manufacturing and retail purchasing methods and procedures, specifically small batch manufactur
Duties :	The Purchasing Manager is responsible for: - Commodity (chocolate, nuts, sugar) Management - Market monitoring/analysis, contract booking and management - Global sourcing, with vendor qualification - Managing logistics and customs brokerage processes - Providing leadership, guidance and expert advice to purchasing staff - Developing and implementation of department tools for measurement and reporting of departmental status and performance (e.g. cost savings) - Establish/developing processes to monitor, evaluate and (where necessary) improve vendor performance - Quarterly analysis and review of critical products/suppliers - Working closely with the Merchandising team and must have the ability and experience in sourcing unique packaging items Purdy's Chocolates recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal education and paid employment. Applicants who present an

Job Title :	2008-ON
Closing Date :
Salary :	Great pay and delicious perks!
Location(s) :	ON, Brampton - Bramalea City Centre
Summary :	This position is an excellent opportunity to build on your career in retail while selling our award winning chocolate products and premium ice cream. Your success will come from your ability to engage with customers, drive sales, and work in a team environment. You bring your energy, friendliness and passion for customer service, and we will provide training, chocolate and fun! The store Manager is responsible for achieving overall profitability, running a smooth operation of the store as will as providing leadership and effective management to the retail staff. This position serves as a liaison between the store and Purdy’ s Support Office and positively support its policies, programs and initiatives. The expectations are to develop management skills and competencies to Purdy’s standard of proficiency.
Qualifications :	We are looking for an experienced Retail Manager to bring their passion for sales, people and product to Purdy's Chocolates. The successful candidate will: - Continually display sales skills as the number one priority - Demonstrate entrepreneurial ability to create energy and motivation - Have proven skills in “thinking outside the chocolate box” - Show success in talent planning, coaching, mentoring, training others - Bring energy, enthusiasm and a love for people. Applicants must be flexible to work all mall hours. A minimum of 2 years management experience in a fast paced retail/hospitality environment is required. Full training will be provided. Purdy's Chocolates recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal education and paid employment. Applicants who present an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience will be considered and are encouraged to apply

Job Title :	Stock Person
Closing Date :
Salary :	$10.00/hr to start and delicious perks!
Location(s) :	AB, Red Deer - Bower Place
Summary :	In this seasonal role starting the last week of January 2009 and continuing to mid-February, you will be responsible for the shipping and receiving of stock as it arrives in the store as well as ensuring that shelves are fully stocked.
Qualifications :	The ideal candidate will be: - A strong team player - Capable of lifting 25 pounds - Highly dependable, reliable and very organized - Enthusiastic about meeting new people and working with the public - A creative problem-solver All applicants need to be available for day shifts. Purdy's Chocolates recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal education and paid employment. Applicants who present an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience will be considered and are encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in Purdy's Chocolates, but due to the volume of applications received, we are only able to contact those applicants who have been selected for an interview. No phone calls please.

Job Title :	Assistant Store Manager
Closing Date :
Salary :	Great pay, flexible hours and delicious perks!
Location(s) :	Edmonton
Summary :	Our employees enjoy working in an environment that values open communication, work-life balance and the opportunity for growth and development. We are looking for an Assistant Manager who is: - Passionate about chocolate - Enthusiastic about selling a quality product - Dedicated to providing a great customer experience - Energetic and enjoy meeting new people - Excited about working in a team setting
Qualifications :	The store Assistant Manager is responsible for achieving overall profitability, running a smooth operation of the store as well as providing leadership and effective management to the retail staff. This position serves a liaision between the store and Purdy's Support Office and positively support its policies, programs and initiatives. The expectations are to develop management skills and competencies to Purdy's standard of proficiency. Applicants must be flexible to work all mall hours. A minimum of 2 years management experience in a fast paced retail environment is required. Full training will be provided. Purdy's Chocolates recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal education and paid employment. Applicants who present an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience will be considered and are encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in Purdy's Chocolates, but due to the volume of

Job Title :	Casual Sales Associate
Closing Date :
Salary :	$10.00/hr to start and delicious perks!
Location(s) :	BC, North Vancouver - Lynn Valley Centre
Summary :	We are looking for Casual Sales Associates for our Lynn Valley location to join our team during the busy holiday season. We are looking for staff that are: - Passionate about chocolate - Enthusiastic about selling a quality product - Dedicated to providing a great customer experience - Energetic and enjoy meeting new people - Excited about working in a team setting - A quick learner All applicants must be available 20 to 32 hours per week as the store gets busier in the coming weeks for a variety of day, evening and weekend shifts.
Qualifications :	Previous retail experience is preferred, but not necessary as we offer training. Purdy's Chocolates recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal education and paid employment. Applicants who present an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience will be considered and are encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in Purdy's Chocolates, but due to the volume of applications received, we are only able to contact those applicants who have been selected for an interview. No phone calls please.

Job Title :	Assistant Store Manager
Closing Date :
Salary :	Great pay and delicious perks!
Location(s) :	AB, Red Deer - Bower Place
Summary :	This position is an excellent opportunity to build on your career in retail while selling our award winning chocolate products and premium ice cream. Your success will come from your ability to engage with customers, drive sales, and work in a team environment. You bring your energy, friendliness and passion for customer service, and we will provide training, chocolate and fun! The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for supporting the Store Manager in achieving overall profitability, running a smooth operation of the store as well as providing leadership and effective management to the retail staff.
Qualifications :	We are looking for an Assistant Manager who is: • Passionate about chocolate • Enthusiastic about selling a quality product • Dedicated to providing a great customer experience • Energetic and enjoy meeting new people • Excited about working in a team setting We require a minimum of 2 years management/supervisory experience in a fast- paced retail/hospitality environment and availability to work mall hours. Purdy's Chocolates recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal education and paid employment. Applicants who present an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience will be considered and are encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in Purdy's Chocolates, but due to the volume of applications received, we are only able to contact those applicants who have been selected for an interview. No phone calls please.