Home Expert Associate (Retail)
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CAD 24-24 / hour
Posted on Jun 13, 2025
Hey, we’re Article. You might have known us as an online-only furniture company. Well this changed as we've recently opened our first store. As a Home Expert Associate, you’re the face of Article to our customers, making every in-store customer interaction a delightful one.
Availability:
Our store is open 7 days a week, 10:00 am -6:00 pm PST. (30 minutes prior and post shift for open and close)
Our store is open 7 days a week, 10:00 am -6:00 pm PST. (30 minutes prior and post shift for open and close)
As a casual employee, you must be available at least five days per week, including mandatory availability on three weekdays in addition to both Saturday and Sunday (this does not mean you will be scheduled, but you need to be available). While you may be scheduled for just one weekend day, there may be instances where both Saturday and Sunday are required. Work schedules will be provided at least two weeks in advance, with specific start times varying within a specified range.
We require individuals with flexible availability. The shifts you will be assigned to will typically be between the following hours:
9am - 7pm PST.
If you are interested in joining our team, please ensure that you can accommodate these shift timings as part of your availability.
Store Location: 848 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1R6
As a casual employee:
- To start, you’ll work closer to 5 shifts per week (for training). The number of shifts may fluctuate between 3 and 5 in the next few months based on customer volume
- More shifts are available based on your availability and the demands of the business
- $24 per hour + 4% vacation pay
- 25% discount on all Article furniture
- Department
- Retail
- Employment Type
- Permanent - Part Time
- Location
- Vancouver
- Workplace type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $24.00 / hour
What You'll Do:
The Retail team strives to offer a remarkably better customer experience when they enter the store.
Get to know our team:
We provide a balanced approach when evaluating your performance to provide specific feedback on how and where you can grow (from promotions to special projects). We believe in providing timely, honest and thoughtful feedback. When you first start with us, you will work closely with your General Manager to make sure you're set up for success.
As a team, we walk the walk when it comes to Win Together, your teammates and managers have your back and create a supportive workplace of respect, fairness and fun.
As a team, we walk the walk when it comes to Win Together, your teammates and managers have your back and create a supportive workplace of respect, fairness and fun.
Who You Are:
As a Particle (people of Article), you will have a high level of empowerment to solve challenging, meaningful customer problems the best way you can.
- Previous retail experience - ideally considered purchase retail - where the customer often will time to research, compare options, and deliberate before buying because of long-term use, or emotional significance.
- You have a customer-obsessed attitude and build genuine connections to help
create life-long Article customers - Actively engage customers and assist with product selections and process all
customer orders - You love solving problems
- You’re looking for a flexible schedule which allows you the freedom you need in your life
- You’re tech-savvy, and you can quickly shift between multiple software applications.
- Able and willing to move products and objects weighing up to 30 lbs (13.6 kg)
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Legally able to work Canada without any restrictions on hours -sorry no student VISAs.
- Completion of criminal background check
Bonus points if:
- You have experience/ education in Interior Design or past Home Furnishing retail experience
#INDARTICLE
About Article
Hi there, we’re Article. 👋 Since 2013 we’ve been redefining the furniture industry one sofa at a time.
- Vancouver, Canada is home to our HQ (and our first retail store)
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is home to our Asia HQ
- Our US and Canadian logistics network serves our customers coast to coast.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Hiring:
At Article, we value authenticity and transparency in our hiring process. We want to get to know the real you, not an AI-generated version. Here are some guidelines around Artificial Intelligence in Hiring and what we expect from you.
From us, you can expect that humans will carefully review every application. We do not use artificial intelligence or ranking algorithms in our hiring decisions.
Criminal Background Checks:
Having a criminal record does not restrict your employment at Article. Criminal background checks are only conducted with your permission and after a conditional employment offer has been accepted.
At Article, we value authenticity and transparency in our hiring process. We want to get to know the real you, not an AI-generated version. Here are some guidelines around Artificial Intelligence in Hiring and what we expect from you.
From us, you can expect that humans will carefully review every application. We do not use artificial intelligence or ranking algorithms in our hiring decisions.
Criminal Background Checks:
Having a criminal record does not restrict your employment at Article. Criminal background checks are only conducted with your permission and after a conditional employment offer has been accepted.
The decision if a criminal record will restrict your employment will be made on a case-by-case basis, where we conduct an "individualized assessment"—a reasoned, evidence-based determination as to whether the applicant's past conviction has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific job duties of the position.
Work Authorization:
Unless otherwise stated, all open roles require legal authorization to work in the location where the job is based, without requiring VISA sponsorship.
For US-based roles, Article participates in E-Verify
Be Aware of Scam Jobs/ Recruitment Fraud:
Click here for more information on Scam Jobs. If you receive a suspicious message or job offer claiming to be from Article, please do not engage. Forward the message to careers@article.com so we can investigate.
For US-based roles, Article participates in E-Verify
Be Aware of Scam Jobs/ Recruitment Fraud:
Click here for more information on Scam Jobs. If you receive a suspicious message or job offer claiming to be from Article, please do not engage. Forward the message to careers@article.com so we can investigate.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
At Article, we value and respect individuals for their different talents, skills, abilities, and unique contributions. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, personal beliefs, or any other classification protected by federal, state, provincial, and local laws and ordinances.
Accommodations:
Reasonable accommodations are related to a disability or another protected characteristic. Applicants can also request accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process by notifying the hiring team or emailing ta.accommodation@article.com. This email is dedicated to accommodation requests only—non-related messages will not receive a response.
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1:
Applied
Stage 2:
Review
Stage 3:
Video Interview
Stage 4:
Interview
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