Grocery Clerk - PT

Metro Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 18,866 - 26,870; Part time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Ottawa is seeking a part-time Grocery Clerk to assist in organizing and stocking products effectively. Responsibilities include unloading deliveries, restocking shelves, rotating stock, and helping customers with their inquiries. An ideal candidate should possess good customer service skills and some experience in retail. The position offers a starting wage of $16.60 per hour as per the union agreement and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in a retail environment is an asset.
• Ability to lift heavy items and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Unload deliveries and organize products in the backroom or cooler.
• Restock shelves with new inventory, ensuring items are placed in the correct locations.
• Rotate stock using the first-in, first-out method.
• Assist customers with finding products and providing recommendations.

Skills

Customer service

Inventory management

Organization

Communication

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Grocery Clerk - PT

Position Type: Part time

Job Requisition ID: 46028

Banner: Metro

Employment Type: Permanent

This position is part of a unionized bargaining unit. The hourly wage for this position starts at $16.60 and is established in accordance with the collective agreement. Depending on a candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, education, and prior experience, a higher hourly wage may be offered. Any hourly wage offered for this role, whether starting or higher, will fall within the wage scale established for this position in accordance with the collective agreement.

Details

• Location: 2261 Walkley Rd, Ottawa, ON K1G 2R5
• Shift: Days, Evenings & Weekends
• Grocery Clerk
• This is a posting for an existing permanent full/part-time position

What You’ll Do

• Unload deliveries and organize products in the backroom or cooler.
• Restock shelves with new inventory, ensuring items are placed in the correct locations.
• Rotate stock (first-in, first-out method).
• Keep aisles, shelves, and the overall store clean and tidy.
• Sweep and mop floors as needed.
• Handle spills promptly and ensure the store is safe for customers.
• Help customers find specific products or answer questions about items.
• Provide recommendations and offer assistance with shopping needs.
• Occasionally assist with helping customers put groceries into their vehicle
• Conduct periodic inventory counts and ensure accuracy.
• Report any discrepancies or damaged items to supervisors.
• Occasionally receive product and ensure the invoice is accurate.
• Set up and maintain promotional displays and end caps.
• Ensure that displays are visually appealing and well-organized.
• Update signage and price tags as needed

Disclosures

The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives.

Disclosure on Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: At METRO, we are commited to transparency and fairness in our hiring practices. In compliance with Ontario's Employment Standards Act (Bill 149), we disclose that METRO and certain third-party job boards we use incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for positions. The use of AI helps us efficiently review the large volume of applications we receive, ensuring that every candidate's profile is considered promptly and consistently. This technology supports our goal of providing an equitable and streamlined recruitment experience for all applicants. While AI tools support our recruitment procedures, all decisions throughout the process are made exclusively by METRO's Talent Acquisition team or METRO employees. At no stage does AI determine recruitment outcomes.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.

We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.

Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected.

We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.