Grocery Associate (Part-Time)

Giant Tiger; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 24,245; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Annual Bonus

Health Benefits

Career Growth

Store Discount

Job summary

A leading discount retailer in Ottawa is seeking a part-time Grocery Associate to provide excellent customer service and maintain checkout standards. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be able to work in a fast-paced team environment, and be detail-oriented. This position offers competitive pay starting at $17.60 per hour, with additional benefits such as health insurance and career growth opportunities within the company. Part-time hours up to 24 hours weekly are available.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills are required.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively is essential.
• Capable of managing tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of customer service.
• Accurately record transactions in cash registers.
• Replenish merchandise around the checkout area.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Job description

Job Title

Grocery Associate (Part-Time)

About This Role

We’re looking for friendly, motivated people who enjoy helping people and being part of a team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensuring a high level of customer service;
• Accurately recording customer transactions in electronic cash register, mainline and self checkouts (SCOs);
• Replenishing merchandise around the checkout area;
• Following up on hot-selling items and completing markdowns and SKU changes when needed;
• Maintaining planograms, labels, tickets and signing standards;
• Performing cycle counts as required;
• Ensuring compliance of all policies when selling Tobacco and Lottery;
• Ensuring health and safety policies and guidelines are followed;
• Ensuring the checkout work area is kept clean and organized;
• Ensuring Loss prevention best practices are followed.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong customer service skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment;
• Attention to detail;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

When You’ll Work

A typical full-time schedule will consist of day shifts, two evenings per week, and alternating weekends with a schedule of 35-40 hours weekly. A typical part-time schedule will be a mix of days, evenings and weekends, up to 24 hours weekly.

Physical Demands Of Position

• Stand and/or walk;
• Bend, twist, and squat;
• Lift and/or move up to 18 kg (40 lbs);
• Perform tasks involving firm grasping;
• Perform repetitive tasks requiring a range of hand motions;
• Reach above shoulder height and below waist level;
• Operate equipment, including using a ladder.

Hourly Rate

$17.60

Annual Bonus

Bonus - Store Bonus Plan, 3% Annual

What Giant Tiger Offers

• Competitive Compensation: The expected pay rate for this position is listed above. Giant Tiger will consider factors such as experience, skills and internal equity to ensure you are paid competitively.
• Profit Sharing: We provide an annual bonus opportunity equal to a percentage of your earnings, based on store performance. This percentage is listed above, under Annual Bonus.
• Health Benefits and Paid Time Off: Access to our flexible, cost-shared health and dental benefits plan (available after 3 months of full-time work) and annual paid time off, including personal and vacation days.
• Career Growth: Giant Tiger is committed to developing our people. We promote from within, and many of our leaders started right here. We provide the coaching, training, and support you need to build a long-term career.
• Store Discount: Enjoy savings at your Giant Tiger store with 20% off children’s, men’s, and ladies’ apparel and footwear, and 10% off health and beauty, grocery, toys, housewares, and eCommerce purchases, applied at the point of sale.

Location

98 George Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5W2

Equal Opportunity

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.

Are you interested in this position but don’t yet meet all the criteria? We want you to apply anyway! During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role, but also contribute to our diverse, equal, and inclusive culture. Giant Tiger will provide support and accommodation in its recruitment processes to all applicants. If you are invited to participate in an interview and have accommodation needs, please contact [e-mail].