Buyer, Retail Products

We are looking for a Buyer, Retail Products

As aBuyer, Retail Products, you will play a key role in researching, selecting and purchasing products for the gift shops at our two museums. You will also contribute to the development of branded museum products, merchandising, and administrative tasks related to purchasing, and support other related activities.  

What we are looking for: 

• Attention to detail and quality

• Ability to find and analyze information

• Business intuition

• Team spirit and good collaboration skills

• Solid analytical thinking

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in: 

• Product purchasing in a retail environment; experience in the tourism or cultural sector is an asset.

• Researching and recommending products for resale

• In-store merchandising techniques

• Budget management and purchasing or procurement processes

• Using the following software:

   

   

1. Microsoft Office

2. Microsoft Dynamics NAV (or another similar financial reporting software)

3. Counterpoint (or another inventory software)

You have knowledge of: 

• Targeted purchasing trends in a tourism or cultural retail environment;

• Computerized systems for inventory management, stock control, and purchasing;

• The Canadian Museum of History (CMH) and Canadian War Museum (CWM)’s mandates;

• Purchasing methods and procedures.

• Marketing and product development.

Education:A degree in Business Administration, Purchasing Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Compensation:$ 70,034 to $ 86,674 (E5)

Status:Permanent Full-Time Position (# 9980-01)

Security Level:ReliabilityStatus

Location:100, Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec

Language:CBC We encourage all candidates to submit their application, regardless of whether they believe they meet the linguistic requirements of the position. Qualified candidates will be sent for linguistic validation. In the event a qualified bilingual candidate is not found, other qualified candidates may be considered. 

Open to:Museum employees, external candidates and candidates from our recall list. Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. 

Apply no later than September 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.