We're hiring!

What’s the job?

We are looking for someone who’s serious about helping us build Victoria’s best camera store. You’ll work as part of our small team to test, evaluate, buy, and sell used photographic equipment. This is a retail position with both customer-facing and back-end duties.

Responsibilities include:

  • Testing and pricing photographic equipment
  • Interacting with customers, including providing advice and opinions
  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving
  • Organizing and stocking product
  • Scheduling and advising on rental equipment

What we can offer you:

  • A positive, friendly, LGBTQ2S+ affirming workplace
  • Competitive hourly pay (starting at $25/hr)
  • Happy repeat customers
  • No commission or sales targets
  • The opportunity to work with and handle some cool photographic equipment
  • A fixed weekly schedule you can plan around

You:

  • You have a passion for photography and photographic equipment.
  • You are familiar with both analog and digital photographic equipment
  • You have a good grounding in photographic theory and principle
  • You’re comfortable with customer service
  • You’re technically minded
  • You have a great attention to detail
  • You are curious and always learning
  • You are compassionate, positive, and responsible
  • You have excellent spoken and written communication skills
  • You have good availability, including on weekends

Timeframe:

We're taking applications until March 1. When you apply, you can expect us to get in touch within a few business days to discuss further or to schedule an interview. You can expect a decision by the third week of March.

A letter from the owner:

Hello. Anthony here.

Over the last 20 years, I’ve tried- along with our treasured past and present team members- to build Camera Traders into a cool little camera store for Victoria and beyond. We’ve done our best to make this a place where professionals, hobbyists, beginners, old photographers, kids, and assorted curious onlookers can feel welcome. Every day, I do my best to live up to that ideal, and I expect everyone who works with me to do the same. We work hard here, we draw on our individual strengths, and I'm proud to say that we punch above our weight.

But there’s much more we can do, and we’re looking for someone who wants to be part of building Camera Traders into a more effective resource for our community.

It's retail, so there are going to be weird days, like any job working with the public. I can't tell you that every day is going to be a party, but I will say this: when you work with us, you can expect to be treated with respect. I can promise you that you will never be asked to work without pay, you will never have to act against your conscience, and you will never have to make nice with customers you’re not comfortable with. We want your best, and we expect you to demand our best.

This isn't a job for everyone, but it might be for you. If it sounds like something you’re into, I hope you’ll consider getting in touch. Thank you.

Anthony Frattaroli

Interested?

Contact us at info@camera-traders.com. Please include:

  • A resume with your relevant work experience.
  • A brief written cover letter letting us know why you think this would be a good fit for you- and for us.

We welcome any and all questions about this position.

Physical requirements:

  • You should be able to lift up to about 10kg
  • You should not have allergies to mildew
  • You should be able to comfortably use a computer and an iPad
  • We work in tight quarters, so you should be comfortable on your feet