assistant store manager
Spank · Victoria, BC · $30.00 hourly
Posted 2026-04-09 · Reviewed on 2026-06-18 · What do these ratings mean?
Verdict
This posting shows strong legitimacy signals: Spank Clothing is a verified, established women's clothing boutique with 25+ years in BC, an active website, multiple locations including Victoria, and a business-domain match. However, the use of a generic Gmail address (spankclothing1328@gmail.com) for applications is a notable red flag, as legitimate retailers typically use company-domain email. The posting itself is detailed and professional with clear responsibilities, requirements, and benefits. The combination of verified business legitimacy with a consumer email contact creates moderate concern, but not enough to override the strong verification evidence.
- The contact email is a free personal address (Gmail, Outlook, etc.)+18
Contact email spankclothing1328@gmail.com is a free Gmail account; established retailer with verified website should use company domain
- The employer's real-world location matches the posting-5
Victoria location verified at 1221 Government Street; matches posting claim
- Legitimate employer profile-8
25+ years in business, multiple BC locations, real online store, customer reviews, and substantive retail operation
- The employer's website is reachable-10
Official website is active and functional with online store, social media, and customer reviews
- Detailed job description & responsibilities-10
Posting includes specific tasks, required experience, education, computer skills, and screening questions; professional structure
- Web search confirms the employer is a real business-15
Employer website spankclothing.ca is active and verified; company name and business details match official records
Application flags (1)
spankclothing1328@gmail.com
Employer checks
| Website found | https://www.instagram.com/spankclothing/ |
|---|---|
| Website reachable | yes |
| Business identity | matches the posting |
| Location | matches the posting |
| Job listings on its site | no |
| Mail-application address | none - the posting has no mailing address |
| How it was verified | web search |
| Confidence | 0.80 |
| Summary | Spank Clothing is an established family-owned boutique at 1315 Government St, Victoria (25+ years), verified via Yelp, Instagram, Facebook and local directories; no standalone website found. Store, location and retail-supervisor role match. Numbered free Gmail application address is the only flag. |
| Checked on | 2026-07-15 |
Full description
Occupation (NOC): Retail and wholesale trade managers (60020) Location: Victoria, BC Salary: $30.00 hourly Hours: Full-time Term: Permanent Workplace: [object Object] Education: Other trades certificate or diploma Work setting: Clothing store Tasks: Address customers' complaints or concerns, Train staff, Supervise staff, Schedule staff, Prepare reports on sales volumes, merchandising and personnel matters, Perform opening and closing activities, Order merchandise, Maintain internal record-keeping system, Maintain adequate stock levels, Assist in display of merchandise Computer and technology knowledge: Point of sale system Area of specialization: Retail store, Customs services Personal suitability: Client focus, Efficient interpersonal skills Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?, Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)? Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth How to apply: By email: spankclothing1328@gmail.com