Receptionist /General Assistant Canadian Forge & Farrier

You don’t need to be an expert in what we sell to still be a GREAT FIT HERE. This is a unique place to work, we sell horseshoes, anvils, forges, and the supplies and tools that are used with them. Location: You’d work in a great little shop on the outer west edge of Edmonton, and help us help farriers helping horses, and an assortment of knifemakers, crafters, and blacksmiths both local and around Canada. Enthusiastically Curious: While a little knowledge about horses would be helpful copious enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, curiosity and attention to detail will get you far. Great Attention to Detail: It’s a must so we send the right items and keep life organized. Positive & Helpful: You can ensure customers have a helpful and rewarding experience. This can involve a wide and diverse task list, but the focus is greeting and answering customer questions, check-out sales, and packing small orders to ship. Location: You’ll work at our shop on the Western Outskirts of Edmonton in a nice rural setting. Key Attributes: • -Attention to Detail. • -Resourceful, positive attitude. • -Great people and customer service skills. • -You are curious with an interest to learn. • -Trustworthy. • -A Good Memory. • -Reliable (including transportation). • -Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. • -Competent typing. • -Competent computer skills. • -Good physical condition without limitations or major allergies (there may be cats, dogs, or horses). Helpful Attributes: • -Some experience &/or interest in simple graphics work for online products and marketing is helpful • -Some experience with horses is helpful. • -Nonsmoking preferred Good communication skills on the telephone, in person, and written are treasured. Computer & Typing Skills: You will need adequate typing and good general computer skills. Good Physical Condition is required as helping customers, receiving, stocking, & packing products, and other projects involve mobility and sometimes modest strength. Additional Interest or Skill Opportunities: If you have interests or strengths we will try and match them with special job projects, including but not limited to: • Tasks with the Online Store: Light Graphics / Product Resources • Tasks with product prep: Mixing, filling, cutting, rolling and wrapping, labeling, etc. • Tasks Outdoors: Grounds maintenance projects • Tasks with Production: Product assembly, casting assistance. PERMANENT Position. Work Time Flexibility: There may be some flexibility with the hours worked per day, and the number of days worked per week, to suit. There is some flexibility as to whether this is offered as a part-time or a full-time position, depending upon some of the skillsets of the successful applicant. As a minimum, we are looking for help from 8 am-1 pm or 8-4 a few days a week. In time, depending upon your skillset, there may be a possibility that a little extra work can be done remotely. Reporting: You report directly to the owner and will work well in close partnership with our total staff of 4-5 persons. Wages: will be very competitive and commensurate with skillsets and experience (range 17-25) Please Submit a Resume with a cover letter or a note with any relevant notes via our email: E-mail: teamcanadianforge.com This is a new position that is available to start soon.