Sobeys- Food Sampling Brand Ambassador-Kanata

Jobs at Acosta Open · verified Sep 19, 2026

Kanata Part-time Mid-level Brand Marketing

Mid-level Brand Marketing role at Jobs at Acosta. Kanata · part-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

You'll promote products and hand out samples to shoppers at Sobeys stores
You'll explain product details, respond to questions, and deliver brand messaging clearly
You'll prepare basic food and drink samples, including coffee and desserts
You'll keep the station orderly through opening, upkeep, and closing tasks
You'll meet sampling goals and submit a report after every shift

What you bring

You'll hold valid Smart Serve and Food Safety certifications before interviewing
You'll be available for all scheduled days from Thursday through Sunday
You'll be comfortable standing throughout shifts and helping with station setup and removal
You'll have a photo-capable smartphone for shift reporting
You'll communicate well, work independently, and represent brands professionally

Who this fits

This suits someone who is confident speaking with shoppers and can work independently in a grocery setting. It is a permanent part-time role in Kanata with casual shifts driven by business needs, so weekly shifts are not guaranteed. You must be available Thursday through Sunday, and training is provided before your first shift.

From the employer

Position Details

This is a permanent part-time opportunity offering ongoing casual shifts throughout the year.

Scheduling is based on business needs, and weekly shifts are not guaranteed.

Training is also provided before your first shift!

Schedule: • Thursday & Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. • Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Salary: $21/per hour

• Promote products and offer samples to shoppers in local Sobeys grocery stores

• Share key product information and answer customer questions

• Meet sampling targets while delivering engaging customer interactions

• Prepare simple food and beverage samples (e.g., coffee, desserts)

• Maintain a clean and organized sampling station (set up, maintain, and tear down)

• Complete reporting after each shift

• Must have a valid Smart Serve Certification and Food Safety Certificate prior to the interview

• Must be fully available Thursday-Sunday

• Previous customer service, retail, or sales experience preferred

• Driver and access to own car is an asset

• Confident engaging with customers and delivering key product messaging

• Ability to stand for the duration of a shift and assist with the setup and teardown of the sampling station (all materials stored on-site)

• Access to a smartphone with photo capabilities and to complete reporting

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and represent brands professionally in a retail environment