Careers

QUEBEC, QC
Place Laurier

Ottawa, ON
Rideau Centre

TORONTO, ON
HBC - 176 Yonge St

MISSISAUGA, ON
Square One Shopping Center

VANCOUVER, BC
HBC - Granville St

Do you love to be challenged and express your creativity?

 

Would you like the opportunity to grow with a Montreal based candy company?

If yes – then we are looking for you!

 

By joining our fun and dynamic team, you will play a key role in Montreal’s upcoming candy success!

 

Founded in Montréal in 2014, SQUISH is an artisanal candy company with multiple retails locations in Canada. We seek out the highest quality ingredients, the most innovative candy makers and the most exciting flavours on the planet. With over 100 flavours of gummies we are committed to being the ultimate gummy company.

SQUISH fosters an environment of creativity, continuous learning, excellence and diversity. We are a group of dedicated professionals with a strong desire to succeed as a team and a commitment to promote from within.We are looking for a vibrant and professional individual to join the SQUISH team!

 

Are you someone who can inspire others and who consistently leads by example?

Do you have a proven track record of building and developing top performing sales teams?

 

The key objective for this position is to grow the business, develop leaders within your team and assist the Store Manager with the development and maintenance of a successful store environment. Our ideal candidate is someone who is extremely organized, proactive, exhibits a business mindset and is passionate about being our next Store Manager. Strong customer service skills and a passion for gourmet confectionary are a must.

 

Responsibilities

• Key focus is to support the Store Manager
• Assists in overseeing operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures
• Provide leadership, management assistance and supervision in all aspects of managing a SQUISH location.
• A supportive, accountable approach to team building and training, along with sharp business acumen, to help drive sales and grow customer loyalty.
• Requires the frequent and routine exercise of discretion and independent judgment
• Assures a safe store environment by protecting employees and customers
• Proper execution of merchandising and marketing direction, and through adherence to our dress code
• Helps to maintain accurate inventory levels

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in a similar position
• Impeccable communication skills in English and French
• Friendly, positive, and social attitude – good team player and inspires others
• Is positive and customer-service oriented; loves to go above what is required in order to help others
• Has strong communication and time management skills as well as the ability to provide and follow oral and written instructions
• Solid priority-management skills; well-organized and detailed-oriented, Solid ability to multitask and strong sense of initiative
• Has a sense of urgency, enjoys working in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment
• Flexible schedule (including evenings and weekends)
• Working knowledge of MS (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience in gourmet confectionary or food-related retail an asset

What you can expect

• An opportunity to learn and develop in a growing company
• A positive and respectful work environment
• Overall success and personal growth
• Industry standard benefit package
• Employee discount on our products

Reports to

Store Manager

 

So if you’re into working on a fun, dynamic and professional team who shares a love of candy… what are you waiting for?

 

QUEBEC, QC
Place Laurier

TORONTO, ON
HBC - 176 Yonge St

Do you love to be challenged and express your creativity?

Would you like the opportunity to grow with a Montreal based candy company?

If yes – then we are looking for you!

By joining our fun and dynamic team, you will play a key role in Montreal’s upcoming candy success!

Founded in Montréal in 2014, SQUISH is an artisanal candy company with multiple retails locations in Canada. We seek out the highest quality ingredients, the most innovative candy makers and the most exciting flavours on the planet. With over 100 flavours of gummies we are committed to being the ultimate gummy company.

SQUISH fosters an environment of creativity, continuous learning, excellence and diversity. We are a group of dedicated professionals with a strong desire to succeed as a team and a commitment to promote from within.

 

Responsibilities

• Share the excitement for the brand and its products with our customers and employees order to integrate this passion within the local community all the while supporting company goals.
• Motivate sales associates to achieve store sales goals.
• Promote total customer service as the most important factor in every customer exchange.
• Support the management team in the supervision of the sales associates.
• Maintain product knowledge.
• May assist in training sales associates in product knowledge, sales techniques and customer service with Store Manager approval.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards.
• Support the management team with tasks related to inventory, allocations and reports.
• Provide feedback to the Store Manager and Assistant Manager on ideas to improve the store.
• Create a healthy and positive work environment.
• Perform necessary cleaning duties to ensure store cleanliness is up to standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Store Manager and Assistant Manager.
• Experience in gourmet confectionary or food-related retail an asset

 

Required Skills & Experience

• 1 year experience in a similar position
• Impeccable communication skills in English
• Friendly, positive, and social attitude – good team player and inspires others
• Is positive and customer-service oriented; loves to go above what is required in order to help others
• Has strong communication and time management skills as well as the ability to provide and follow oral and written instructions
• Well-organized and detailed-oriented, ability to multitask and strong sense of initiative
• Has a sense of urgency and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible schedule (including nights and weekends)
• Working knowledge of MS (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

 

What you can expect

• An opportunity to learn and develop in a growing company!
• A positive and respectful work environment
• Overall success and personal growth
• Employee discount on our products

 

Reports to

Store Manager

 

So if you’re into working on a fun, dynamic and professional team who shares a love of candy… what are you waiting for?

Squish welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a position at Squish! however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

TORONTO, ON
HBC - 176 Yonge St

Vancouver, BC
HBC - 674 Granville St

Do you love to be challenged and express your creativity?

Would you like the opportunity to grow with a Montreal based candy company?

If yes – then we are looking for you!

By joining our fun and dynamic team, you will play a key role in Montreal’s upcoming candy success!

Founded in Montréal in 2014, SQUISH is an artisanal candy company with multiple retails locations in Canada. We seek out the highest quality ingredients, the most innovative candy makers and the most exciting flavours on the planet. With over 100 flavours of gummies we are committed to being the ultimate gummy company.

SQUISH fosters an environment of creativity, continuous learning, excellence and diversity. We are a group of dedicated professionals with a strong desire to succeed as a team and a commitment to promote from within.

We are looking for a vibrant and professional individual to join the SQUISH team!

Are you someone who can inspire others and who consistently leads by example?

Do you have a proven track record of building and developing top performing sales teams?

The key objective for this position is to grow the business and develop leaders within your team. Our ideal candidate is someone who is extremely organized, proactive and exhibits a business mindset. Strong customer service skills and a passion for gourmet confectionary are a must.

Responsibilities

• You must be positive-thinking and goal-focused.
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills in order to effectively communicate with customers individually and in group settings.
• Must be able to provide potential customers with a detailed picture of a product in a short amount of time.
• Ability to establish a quick rapport with a wide variety of people and communicate in a style that is likeable, relatable, and persuasive.
• Responsible for doing in-store demonstrations.
• Acquires and maintains knowledge of products represented.
• Serves, demonstrates, intercepts consumers and sells products in a professional manner.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar retail position
• Impeccable communication skills in English
• Friendly, positive, and social attitude – good team player and inspires others
• Is positive and customer-service oriented; loves to go above what is required in order to help others
• Has strong communication and time management skills as well as the ability to provide and follow oral and written instructions
• Well-organized and detailed-oriented, ability to multitask and strong sense of initiative
• Flexible schedule (including nights and weekends)

What you can expect

• An opportunity to learn and develop in a growing company
• A positive and respectful work environment
• Overall success and personal growth
• Employee discount on our products

Reports to

Store Manager

So if you’re into working on a fun, dynamic and professional team who shares a love of candy… what are you waiting for?

Squish welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

OUR STORY

Founded in Montreal in 2014, SQUISH is North America’s first artisanal candy store that specializes in over 100 flavours of awesomely delicious gourmet gummies.

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic Customer Service Representative (Maternity Leave Contract) to join our team!

 

Working in a team, you will be the initial contact for all customer inquiries, compliments and complaints.  You will be answering the majority of our client’s questions and comments by e-mail with a smaller percentage being addressed via the telephone and our online chat system. You will answer questions about our gummies, online orders, shipping inquiries and/or our customer rewards program. You would also be answering to partnership and sponsorship inquiries.

If you enjoy working in a fast evolving and growing environment, this may be the perfect position for you!

 

Sounds like you? Keep reading…

 

 

Responsibilities

 

• Delivering an exceptional customer service experience to all our customers;
• Providing our customers with information via email, telephone and chat;
• Finding innovative ways to address “special” requests;
• Support social media when needed (help answering comments and questions on Facebook, Instagram, google review, Yelp, Twitter, HappyCow)

 

So, are YOU our next Customer Service Representative?

 

Requirements

 

• 1-3 years of relevant customer service and retail experience;
• Experience with customer service over the phone and email
• Bilingual with excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English;
• A skilled, versatile problem-solver and an organized multitasker;
• A forward-thinker that is able to go above and beyond to increase the customer satisfaction level;
• A fast-learner, capable of taking on an increasing scope of responsibilities;
• Computer savvy with a knowledge of office programs like Excel, Words and Outlook;
• An easy-going, positive and friendly team-player;

 

 

Sound good? Then join us in our mission!

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Do you love to be challenged?

Would you like the opportunity to grow with a Montreal based candy company?

If yes – then we are looking for you!

By joining our fun and dynamic team, you will play a key role in Montreal’s upcoming candy success!
Founded in Montréal in 2014, SQUISH is an artisanal candy company with multiple retail locations in Canada. We seek out the highest quality ingredients, the most innovative candy makers and the most exciting flavours on the planet. With over 100 flavours of gummies we are committed to being the ultimate gummy company. SQUISH fosters an environment of creativity, continuous learning, excellence and diversity. We are a group of dedicated professionals with a strong desire to succeed as a team and a commitment to promote from within.
We are looking for a vibrant and professional individual to join the SQUISH team!

About the role

Reporting to the CEO, you are responsible for building out and managing all Brand Marketing, Public Relations and Social Media, Retail Marketing and E-Commerce Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) initiatives.

Responsibilities
• Manage a team dedicated to accelerating brand and business growth;
• Harmonize communication, strategy and decision-making with all affected internal departments (i.e. Product, Development, Buying, Visual Presentation, Store Planning, Web/Ecomm, Sales & Operations and Key Stakeholders);
• Develop omni-channel seasonal campaigns from creative conception to execution;
• Oversee all the strategy and creative alignments for all packaging needs;
• Leverage sponsorships and media partnerships;
• Direct media buys and manage creative development for all campaign elements including OOH, print, social, mobile, digital, video, radio, email, search, direct mail/catalog, in-store collateral and windows projects (i.e. photographers, producers, illustrators, video editors, etc);
• Create the strategic content strategy for all social media platforms;
• Oversee strategic Communications and PR planning for all product categories and campaign launches;
• Create and manage brand-right community partnerships;
• Maintain relationships with contributing external partners as well as various contacts;
• Establish and track all KPIs;
• Manage all related budgets.

So if you’re into working on a fun, dynamic and professional team who shares a love of candy… what are you waiting for?

Do you love to be challenged?

Would you like the opportunity to grow with a Montreal based candy company?

If yes – then we are looking for you! By joining our fun and dynamic team, you will play a key role in Montreal’s upcoming candy success!

Founded in Montréal in 2014, SQUISH is an artisanal candy company with multiple retail locations in Canada. We seek out the highest quality ingredients, the most innovative candy makers and the most exciting flavours on the planet. With over 100 flavours of gummies we are committed to being the ultimate gummy company. SQUISH fosters an environment of creativity, continuous learning, excellence and diversity. We are a group of dedicated professionals with a strong desire to succeed as a team and a commitment to promote from within.

We are looking for a vibrant and professional individual to join the SQUISH team!

About the role

We are looking for a creative and fun Graphic Designer to join our Marketing department!

You will have a lot of exposure to various elements of design and an opportunity to learn from our Creative Manager while being mentored by our Senior Designers. You must be easily adaptable, organized, and flexible with the ability to take directions from multiple teams.

 

Sounds like you? Keep reading…

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Executing print work for catalogues, in-store signs and posters, labels and window displays
• Supporting our Public Relations and Field Marketing teams by designing materials specific to their events and projects
• Adapting assigned artwork
• Participating in seasonal brainstorming sessions to offer innovative ideas
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and short timelines
• Completing some craft tasks whenever required

 

So are YOU our next Graphic Designer?

 

Qualifications:

 

• Highly proficient with design software: InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
• A strong multi-tasker who is able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• A proactive team player, always willing to roll up your sleeves to get the job done
• A degree or certificate in graphic design or previous relevant experience (0-3 years);
• Relative knowledge in setting up files for print production;
• Knowledge of PMS/Color management;
• Follow a set standard for quality and consistency for files;
• Advanced English skills is a must, French is an asset

 

So if you’re into working on a fun, dynamic and professional team who shares a love of candy… what are you waiting for?

Do you love to be challenged?

Would you like the opportunity to grow with a Montreal based candy company?

If yes – then we are looking for you! By joining our fun and dynamic team, you will play a key role in Montreal’s upcoming candy success!

Founded in Montréal in 2014, SQUISH is an artisanal candy company with multiple retail locations in Canada. We seek out the highest quality ingredients, the most innovative candy makers and the most exciting flavours on the planet. With over 100 flavours of gummies we are committed to being the ultimate gummy company. SQUISH fosters an environment of creativity, continuous learning, excellence and diversity. We are a group of dedicated professionals with a strong desire to succeed as a team and a commitment to promote from within.

We are looking for a vibrant and professional individual to join the SQUISH team!

About the role

In this role, the Store Operations Coordinator will provide continuous support to all SQUISH stores and ensure the efficient operations related to supplies, maintenance & repairs as well as other administrative tasks. He/she will provide excellent customer service across all channels of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a first point of contact for all POS, inventory and technical concerns for all retail stores.
• Supply inventory management and invoice reconciliation for retail stores
• Manage and track stores supplies inventory level across all channels
• Ensure necessary maintenance and repairs for retail stores are handled in a timely manner.
• Review end of day notes to support with operations when needed
• Provide training to stores.
• Prepare communication for stores and Head Office.
• Assist in coordinating store openings and relocations.
• Lightspeed and IT troubleshooting help for stores
• Assisting in creating and updating procedures manual for stores.
• Produce the company’s Newsletter
• Any related tasks assigned by supervisor

 

So are YOU our next Store Operations Coordinator?

 

 

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-2 year experience in a similar position
• Retail Experience a must
• Team player and people oriented who role models strong company values.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to multi-task.
• Bilingual (French and English), impeccable verbal and written communication skills.
• Multi-tasking, analytical with problem solving and project management abilities with proven systems knowledge.
• Creative thinking and resourceful.
• Strong IT knowledge
• Knowledge of Lightspeed considered an asset.
• Flexibility with regards to job responsibilities.
• Ability to travel and work weekends when needed.

 

So if you’re into working on a fun, dynamic and professional team who shares a love of candy… what are you waiting for?

Do you love to be challenged?

Would you like the opportunity to grow with a Montreal based candy company?

If yes – then we are looking for you!

By joining our fun and dynamic team, you will play a key role in Montreal’s upcoming candy success!
Founded in Montréal in 2014, SQUISH is an artisanal candy company with multiple retail locations in Canada. We seek out the highest quality ingredients, the most innovative candy makers and the most exciting flavours on the planet. With over 100 flavours of gummies we are committed to being the ultimate gummy company. SQUISH fosters an environment of creativity, continuous learning, excellence and diversity. We are a group of dedicated professionals with a strong desire to succeed as a team and a commitment to promote from within.
We are looking for a vibrant and professional individual to join the SQUISH team!

About the role

To plan, organize and supervise the daily activities of the packaging facility and ensuring the efficient and effective control of all distribution operations.

Responsible for the design and implementation of efficient material, labor and equipment use programs with a view to reaching production goals. Establishes daily production schedules, implements production-reporting methods and manages inventory of materials and finished products. Supervises quality control systems, implements and oversees continuous improvement programs, ensures compliance with delivery deadlines, and productivity growth. Organizes work with a view to greater employee participation, ensures that safety rules are followed and that training plans for both new hires and existing employees are developed and implemented.

Responsible for the logistic center inventories and supply chain services to Squish customers, retail stores and wholesale clients. Plays a key role in managing these relationships and is responsible for achieving year-over-year total cost control while maintaining or improving customer service levels.
Responsibilities

• Strategically adjusts department’s activities, policies and practices to meet and/or exceed key performance metrics and customer satisfaction goals;
• Leading process improvements activities and make recommendations on process and equipment improvements;
• Ensures effective communication and teamwork between his / her department and other departments within the company. Where problems or conflicts arise, resolves the issue quickly and effectively to minimize the impact on corporate operations;
• Develop and implement controls and procedures to meet corporate goals for quality and cost control;
• Develops strong partnerships cross functionally and supports new product development activities as related to freight and logistics;
• Ensures contingency policies, systems and practices are in place to prevent and eliminate business disruption and develop, iterate, and maintain business processes, best practices, and other documentation across the team;
• Champions efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with implementation of changes within areas of responsibility;
• Integrate Lean techniques and methods in delivering best-in-class order pick and inventory accuracy, and maximum order assembly process efficiency;
• Manages carrier relationships and contract negotiation and monitors volume commitment per contract;
• Engages with customers to understand their transportation needs and provide the best mutually beneficial solutions to mitigate service issues;
• Ensure that customer orders, store and wholesale distributions are picked and shipped with high accuracy, quality, and speed;
• Oversee finished goods inventory and all aspects of receiving, shipping, and returns for all imports, exports, drop shipments and corporate shipments;
• Support retail operations related to inventory receiving, control, and movements;
• Participates in budget planning, management of specific budget items, and reporting of department activities, as well as validates all invoices;
• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement. Follows safety guidelines and procedures in accordance to the job;
• Leading the packaging operations of the plant focusing on Safety – the number one priority at Squish, Quality, Production and Cost;
• Delegates tasks and responsibilities to subordinates. Ensures a balance of workload within his / her department and assigns new functions and responsibilities as required by senior management;
• Responsible for planning the daily production to meet weekly production targets. Ensures that weekly production targets are met;
• Determine packaging needs based on plant capacity, skills of work force and anticipated production levels;
• Based on required production levels and order shipping schedules, determines the most cost effective allocation of resources and ensures that actual facility costs meet planned costs for all packaging, shipping, storage and inventory control activities;.
• Plan the layout of the production floor and balance operations to maximize efficiency;
• Tracks and analyses metrics that describe the performance of the packaging facility;
• Tracks and controls packaging facility inventories of materials and supplies and ensures that production is not interrupted due to shortages in supply of raw materials;
• Oversees the development of efficient packaging methods with the aid of time study techniques and computer software. Develops a program of review and revision to maintain the most efficient and cost effective work methods possible;
• Ensures uniform production methods across packaging projects;
• Develops training and cross training programs for workers to ensure that line and project capacity requirements remain balanced within the packaging facility;
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills and experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field;
• 8-10 years of experience leading DC/ Logistic operations, including 5 years of multi-site responsibility (3PL, E-commerce or direct to consumer/business to consumer (D2C/B2C) experience preferred);
• Considerable supervisory experience in the production/ packaging sector is required;
• Demonstrated working knowledge of fundamentals of lean manufacturing, pull and visual systems, and Total Quality Management (TQM) ;
• Outstanding leadership traits to include superior written, communication, problem solving, presentation and influencing skills;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond quickly to changing demands/priorities;
• High level of analytical and data interpretation skills;
• Ability to operate strategically, while understanding the tactical implications of decisions;
• Superior negotiation skills and financial acumen;
• Able to develop new processes and drive strategic initiatives. Can also roll up your sleeves, dig in and get the job done;
• Strong industry connections with logistics/distribution industry providers, contractors, etc;
• Ability to balance customer expectations and act in the best interest of Squish;
• Proven equipment troubleshooting skills;
• Able to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome internal challenges or obstacles;
• Proficient in Word, Excel, MS Project and/or other appropriate software;
• Bilingualism is an asset.

So if you’re into working on a fun, dynamic and professional team who shares a love of candy… what are you waiting for?

Do you love to be challenged?

Would you like the opportunity to grow with a Montreal based candy company?

If yes – then we are looking for you!

By joining our fun and dynamic team, you will play a key role in Montreal’s upcoming candy success!
Founded in Montréal in 2014, SQUISH is an artisanal candy company with multiple retail locations in Canada. We seek out the highest quality ingredients, the most innovative candy makers and the most exciting flavours on the planet. With over 100 flavours of gummies we are committed to being the ultimate gummy company. SQUISH fosters an environment of creativity, continuous learning, excellence and diversity. We are a group of dedicated professionals with a strong desire to succeed as a team and a commitment to promote from within.
We are looking for a vibrant and professional individual to join the SQUISH team!

About the role

We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join our finance department!
The Assistant Controller will be a key member of the team and work hand in hand with Management. They will be in charge of the strengthening of complete accounting cycle, internal reporting and treasury management. The Assistant Controller will also be responsible for assisting various teams with operational projects related to finance.
Sounds like you? Keep reading…

Responsibilities

· Ensuring that the daily, monthly and annual financial processes are effectively done;
· Overseeing the accounts payable and receivable processes and ensuring that they are under control;
· Manage cash flow to the benefit of the company;
· Supervision of payroll and accounting team
· Champion the yearly Budget process in an effective manner;
· Oversee the required reconciliations on a monthly basis of all balance sheet and selective income statement accounts;
· Manage inventory costing
· Support the management team with all the analysis that may be required.

Required Skills & Experience

· 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting and bookkeeping, including completing full accounting cycle
· Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
· CPA accreditation is an asset
· Prior involvement in retail environment an asset
· Business driven individual with management skills
· Fluently bilingual in English and French