Posted 17 days ago
E commerce Customer Support Representative & Data Entry
@ Purdys Chocolatier
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Purdys Chocolatier is hiring an e-commerce customer support representative for a seasonal contract in its Vancouver office, November to December 24, 2026, with possible extension to April 2027. The role combines outbound sales calls with inbound phone, email and live chat support, plus order adjustments and refunds. Pay is $19.50 per hour for 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pay:
$19.50 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Outbound calls to prospective and existing customers
- Phone, email and live chat customer inquiries
- Order support, adjustments, replacements and refunds
- Meet daily outreach goals
Requirements summary:
- At least 6 months of customer-facing experience
- Strong communication and active listening skills
- Full availability November to December 24, 2026
- Excel and outbound calling experience an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-21
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Perks mentioned | Employee discount, Paid training |
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Purdys Chocolatier
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Canada's Chocolatier since 1907. Made with sustainable cocoa.
Full company description
At Purdys Chocolatier we are passionate about transporting you to an extraordinary, personal chocolate experience. Our inspired chocolatiers support farmers and growers locally and around the world. We source the very best ingredients to create the perfect chocolate moment. Purdys’ chocolates are made fresh daily in our Vancouver chocolate factory kitchen. Essentials such as ginger from Australia, cashews form India, salt from the Himalayas, chocolate from Belgium, cocoa from Ecuador and Peru, and dairy products from local farms hint at the expansive ingredient list. At Purdys we have been crafting extraordinary chocolate experiences for Canadians for over 105 years. With original recipes like our mascarpone cheese Tiramisu Truffle, you will always find new creations alongside your favourites to tempt and inspire you. Everyone has a favourite. Every chocolate has a story.
- LinkedIn followers
- 9,393
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 529
- Reported office locations
- 8330 Chester Street, Vancouver, B.C. V5X 3Y7, CA
- 2777 Kingsway, Vancouver, B.C. V5R 5H7, CA
- Business categories
- E-Commerce
- Retail
- Food Processing
- Other recorded names
- Purdys Chocolatier
- Specialties
- chocolate
- candy
- ice cream
- specialty chocolate
- business gifts
- fundraising
- custom packaging
- gift baskets
- weddings
- and corporate gifting
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
At Purdys Chocolatier we are passionate about transporting you to an extraordinary, personal chocolate experience. Our inspired chocolatiers support farmers and growers locally and around the world. We source the very best ingredients to create the perfect chocolate moment. Purdys’ chocolates are made fresh daily in our Vancouver chocolate factory kitchen. Essentials such as ginger from Australia, cashews form…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, B.C. |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1907 |
| Specialties | chocolatecandyice creamspecialty chocolatebusiness giftsfundraisingcustom packaginggift basketsweddingsand corporate gifting |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 72 |
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Location: 8330 Chester Street, Vancouver, BC V5X 3Y7 (In Office Role)
Job Type: Full-Time, Seasonal Contract
Contract Term: November, 2026 to December 24, 2026, with potential extension through April 2027
Pay: $19.50 per hour
Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:30 P
Help Create Joy Through Chocolate
Do you enjoy building relationships, helping customers succeed, and working toward meaningful goals?
Join Purdys Chocolatier, one of Canada's most loved chocolate brands, and play an important role in helping schools, sports teams, community groups, and businesses achieve their fundraising and purchasing goals.
As a proud Canadian chocolatier, we create connection and joy through the power of chocolate and have a lot of fun doing it. We're looking for enthusiastic and customer-focused individuals to join our E commerce team at our Vancouver office.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities.
About the Role
This is a consultative customer service and sales support role where you'll build relationships with new and existing customers.
You'll engage with customers through outbound calls, inbound inquiries, email (FreshDesk), and live chat. Success in this role comes from curiosity, persistence, relationship-building, and a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.
What You'll Do
- Proactively connect with prospective and existing customers through outbound calls
- Build relationships by actively listening, understanding customer needs, and recommending appropriate solutions
- Meet daily outreach goals while maintaining an exceptional customer experience
- Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries via phone, email (FreshDesk), and live chat
- Support customers with order-related questions
- Process order adjustments, replacements, and refunds as needed
- Identify potential challenges early and work proactively to resolve issues before they escalate
- Deliver excellent customer service while contributing to team and business goals
You'll Be Successful in This Role If You
- Enjoy talking with people and building relationships
- Are confident communicating over the phone and engaging customers
- Like working toward goals and achieving results
- Stay positive and resilient in a busy, fast-paced environment
- Take pride in providing exceptional customer experiences
- Enjoy solving problems and helping customers succeed
- Can manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
What You'll Bring
- Availability for the full contract period from early November to December 24, 2026
- At least 6 months of experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, sales, contact centre, call centre, or another customer-facing environment
- Strong communication and active listening skills
- A customer-first mindset and genuine curiosity to understand customer needs
- Professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail
- Comfort handling a high volume of customer interactions and outbound outreach
- Experience with outbound calling, customer engagement, sales support, or Excel is considered an asset
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly wage of $19.50 per hour
- Potential contract extension through April 2027
- 30% employee discount on Purdys products
- Employee Gifting Program
- Paid training and ongoing support
- Opportunity to develop customer service, sales, and relationship-building skills
- A supportive team environment that values collaboration and work-life balance
- The chance to create memorable Purdys moments for customers across Canada
Learn More About Us
Ready to dive deeper into the world of Purdys? Check out our Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook channels to see what makes us one of Canada's favourite chocolate brands.
We also partner with community organizations that offer wage subsidy and training programs to support job seekers and help new team members succeed in their roles.
If you're passionate about helping customers, enjoy building relationships, and want to be part of a team that creates joy through chocolate, we'd love to hear from you.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, and while we wish we could personally reach out to everyone, we can only contact those selected for an interview.
We genuinely care about providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email at [email protected]. We're here to help!
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