Buyer, Retail Products

About the role

As a Buyer, 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

Experience

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

Software skills

• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV (or another similar financial reporting software)
• Counterpoint (or another inventory software)

Knowledge

• 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 and position details

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

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

Security Level: Reliability Status

Location: 100, Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec

Eligibility

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

Application deadline: September 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.