retail sales associate

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Calgary is seeking a customer service representative to provide excellent service at their specialty shop. This role requires 2-3 years of experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle various payment types. Benefits include health care and paid time off. Note: Work must be completed on-site with no remote option.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of customer service experience.
• No degree, certificate or diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card payments.
• Teach interest or professional development courses.
• Provide customer service and advice about merchandise.
• Assist in merchandise display.
• Greet customers and discuss merchandise types.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Hardworking

Outgoing

Reliability

Punctuality

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned
• Clean

Work setting

• Specialty shop
• On-site customer service

Responsibilities

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Teach interest or professional development courses
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Provide customer service
• Assist in display of merchandise
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Hardworking
• Outgoing
• Reliability
• Excellent oral communication
• Punctuality

Benefits

• Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)