grocery clerk

Government of Canada; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada offers a paid internship in a retail environment, focusing on marketing strategy and staff management. Ideal candidates will possess a college diploma and relevant experience, aiming to gain valuable skills while working in a dynamic setting. This role does not offer remote work options.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a similar retail role is required.
• Must have a college diploma or certificate.
• Knowledge of cosmetics and toiletries products is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Implement pricing and credits policies.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise staff.

Skills

Marketing strategy

Staff recruitment and supervision

Budget planning

Customer service

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet

Database software

Accounting software

Point of sale system

MS Outlook

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

• Hindi
• Gujarati
• Malayalam
• Panjabi

Internship

This position is a paid internship that encourages on-the-job learning and skill development. It is aimed at any candidate who wishes to acquire work experience or explore a career.

Work setting

• Retail service establishment

Responsibilities Tasks

• Implement price and credits policies
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Determine merchandise and services to be sold
• Determine staffing requirements
• Conduct performance reviews
• Oversee payroll administration
• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Evaluate daily operations
• Direct and control daily operations

Supervision

• 5-10 people
• 11-15 people
• 16-20 people

Experience and specialization Type of product

• Cosmetics and toiletries

Computer and technology knowledge

• Word processing software
• Spreadsheet
• Database software
• Accounting software
• Point of sale system
• Electronic mail
• MS Outlook

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available