Support daily operations in our beloved store while working closely with artists and customers
#2 Haida Heritage Centre | Second Beach Road, Skidegate | Haida Gwaii V0T 1S1
250.559.4643 | haidagwaiimuseum.ca | haidagwaiimuseumgiFshop.ca
Haida Gwaii Museum’s Gina DaahlGahl Naay The Trading House gift shop is seeking a reliable,
respectful, and capable Assistant Manager to support daily operations in our beloved store while
working closely with artists and customers. Sales are handled both in-house and through our ecommerce
site: www.haidagwaiimuseumgiftshop.ca. The role requires someone who loves retail,
can work independently and in a team setting, stay calm under pressure, and take pride in
providing excellent customer service.
POSITION: Assistant Manager
STATUS: Full-time up to 35 hours/week
TEAM & HOURS OF OPERATION: The successful candidate will report to the Trading House
Manager; they will work both independently and alongside a retail assistant, summer students
and the greater Museum team; at times they will also engage with and support the Haida
Heritage Centre reception team. The successful applicant will be willing to work some Saturdays,
and at times, outside of regular hours of operation, including the occasional evening and long
weekend. The store’s public hours of operation are:
• Winter hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Summer hours: Monday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
WAGE: $25–$28 per hour, depending on experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Greet and assist customers in a respectful and professional manner
• Remain calm and courteous during busy periods (including tour groups of 20–60 people)
• Process, input, price, and merchandise freight
• Restock merchandise and monitor stock quantities
• Handle cash, complete cash-out procedures, and prepare deposits
• Use of Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Perform data entry and reporting
• Manage Museum memberships
• Learn and use Shopify, including e-commerce, reports and analytics
• Run sales and inventory reports as required
• Clean and maintain the store: sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, keeping glass sparkling
• Clean and polish jewelry
• Work independently and unsupervised when required
• Develop and maintain respectful working relationships with artists
• Maintain artist bios, develop sales info and support marketing and promotion
• Occasionally work after hours and on long weekends to support public programs such as
exhibition openings and the Museum’s annual Art Auction & Gala Fundraiser
Trading House Employment Job Pos7ng, February 10, 2026 – 2 pages 2
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
• Passion for people and retail
• Passion for Haida language, art and culture; and local artists, arts and culture in general
• Punctuality is essential as are excellent communication skills
• Willingness to learn and take initiative
• Team player with the ability to work independently and under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Comfortable with cash handling and basic data entry
• Basic knowledge of Haida language, art and culture and art/culture of our neighbouring
nations
• Some familiarity with local artists, local and regional community events, and visitor
experiences on Haida Gwaii
• A willingness to learn and work beyond the general concepts of retail management
• Respectful, clear, professional communication with customers, artists, and colleagues
• Sense of humour and ability to ‘roll with it’
• Ability to lift/move heavy objects
• Valid driver’s license not necessary, but preferred
APPLICATIONS: Haida Gwaii Museum is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
with disabilities, visible minorities are encouraged to apply for the position. Preference will be
given to qualified individuals of Haida ancestry or locals. Interested candidates may submit a letter
expressing their interest in the position along with a resume and three references. *Only those
applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Deadline: 5:00 pm February 20, 2026. Applications must be submitted by either regular mail
(post-marked no later than deadline) or by email to the following:
Lynn Hughan, Trading House Manager
Haida Gwaii Museum at Kay Llnagaay
Box 1373 Skidegate, Haida Gwaii V0T 1S1
e: tradinghouse@haidagwaiimuseum.ca
Inquiries: Inquiries about this position may be made to the above.
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