BCjobs Blog

As with every industry these days, individuals with additional education will have the opportunity to advance further. While some may people may still be promoted on retail experience alone, taking additional courses

Retailing offers a great variety of opportunities for ambitious and hardworking employees. A retail career often begins with a sales associate position. Dedication and commitment will open up your career path options to positions that include assistant manager, manager, merchandiser, buyer, district manager, human resources, distribution and inventory control, public relations and ecommerce related positions.

In recent months, looming or existing labour shortages in BC’s construction and hospitality sectors have generated plenty of headlines, but almost unnoticed by all except those in the business is a growing staffing crisis that threatens to create severe problems for the province’s retail industry.