JOB DETAILS
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 44 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Experience an asset or equivalent experience
WORK SETTING
- Department store
- Rural area
- On-site customer service
- Remote location
- Electronics specialty shop
- Hardware store
- Furniture store
- Mobile phone store
TASKS
- Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
- Operate cash register
- Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
- Provide advice about merchandise
- Provide customer service
- Assist in display of merchandise
- Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
- Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
- Maintain sales records for inventory control
- Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease
TYPE OF PRODUCT
- Appliances
- Building materials (other than lumber)
- Flooring
- Furniture and house furnishings
- Home electronics
- Lamps and lighting fixtures
- Lumber and plywood
- Power tools
SECURITY AND SAFETY
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is not available
WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES
- Fast-paced environment
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Standing for extended periods
WEIGHT HANDLING
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- Adaptability
- Analytical
- Collaborative
- Creativity
- Efficiency
- Energetic
- Goal-oriented
- Hardworking
- Integrity
- Outgoing
- Positive attitude
- Proactive
- Quick learner
- Time management
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication
- Honesty
SCREENING QUESTIONS
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS
- Early morning
- Evening
- Morning
EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
OTHER BENEFITS
SUPPORT FOR NEWCOMERS AND REFUGEES
- Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
- Does not require Canadian work experience
SUPPORT FOR YOUTHS
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
SUPPORT FOR VETERANS
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
- Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)
- Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures)
- Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
- Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
SUPPORT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
SUPPORT FOR MATURE WORKERS
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
- Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
- Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
- Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
- Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)
SUPPORTS FOR VISIBLE MINORITIES
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities