Home and Electronics Sales Associate

Unit Corporation; Shannon; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Flexible work options

Retirement Planning

Tuition Reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning

Second language training

CF One Member Discounts

Job summary

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) is seeking a Home and Electronics Sales Associate to support CAF members and their families. You will help set up electronics, computers, appliances and furniture departments and provide professional product advice.

You will also operate POS systems, assist with stock, explain extended warranties, and deliver friendly service in a on-site retail setting that values teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• Education, certifications and licenses required or acceptable equivalent
• Experience in electronics, computers equipment, furniture and appliances
• Experience selling extended warranty and accessories
• Experience in cash handling
• Experience in sales and merchandising
• Competencies: client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership

Responsibilities

• Provide retail services to CAF members and assist them with product recommendations
• Set up electronics, computers, appliances and furniture departments and ensure shelves are stocked, signed and labeled
• Explain and sell extended warranty programs and accessories
• Operate POS systems and debit/credit machines and maintain cash float
• Work as part of a team to deliver outstanding customer service in a military environment

Skills

Client focus

Organizational knowledge

Communication

Innovation

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Food Handling Certification

Job description

CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.

THE ROLE

As a Home and Electronics Sales Associate, you provide retail services to a unique client base - members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and in assisting them, you are helping your community. You assist in the set-up of the electronics, computers, appliances, and furniture departments and provide technical and professional advice on sales and products offered. You assist with ordering stock and ensure that shelves are stocked, faced, and properly signed. You explain and sell extended warranty programs and accessories.

The Home and Electronics Sales Associate may also provide a variety of other retail services, including regular retail services, dry cleaning, lottery services, self-serve gas services, and postal services. You will operate Point of Sales systems, the debit/credit machine, and maintain a float.

This is a role where everyone works as one team using modernized technology and an understanding of the unique pressures and rewards of military service to provide the best customer experience for our members and to simplify and improve their lives. If you thrive in a customer focused environment and in a culture that is passionate about exceeding customer expectations, this is the opportunity for you.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience

Food Handling Certification, as required

Experience

In electronics, computers equipment, furniture and appliances

In selling extended warranty and accessories

In cash handling

In sales and merchandising

Competencies

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

French Essential

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Health Benefits:Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.

Work Life Balance:Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning:A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Tuition Reimbursement Program, online learning opportunitiesincluding a LinkedIn Learning subscriptionand second language training.

Perks:Discounts throughCF One Member Appreciation.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

OTHER INFORMATION

Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg but less than 50lbs/23 kg

This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

CANEX

From specialized tactical gear and mess kits to everyday groceries, CANEX is a unique retail operation that supports our troops and the military family lifestyle. CANEX has 35 retail, convenience and grocery stores on Bases, Wings and Units across Canada, two retail stores in Europe, under the NATEX brand, and CANEX.ca. No matter where they’re posted, Canadian military families have access to the goods and services they need.

START DATE

August 17, 2026

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.