Retail Store Associates

Savers | Value Village; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Savers | Value Village is looking for Retail Store Associates in Peterborough, Ontario. Candidates will support diverse community interactions, contribute to a purpose-driven model of reuse, and enjoy comprehensive training and benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for those eager to grow within a retail environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care plans for full-time employees

Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Group RRSP with company match

Paid time off for leisure or personal pursuits

Access to mental health services

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is beneficial.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Interest in retail and thrift-store operations.

Responsibilities

• Create an excellent experience for Customers and Donors.
• Participate in the store's daily operations.
• Support the mission of reusing and recycling items.

Job description

Description

Job Title: Retail Store Associate

Who We Are

As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada, and Australia, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and onto our store racks and shelves for reuse, while providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. We are "Thrift Proud," supported by millions of loyal customers, over 300 stores, and more than 22,000 team members. Learn more at savers.com.

Our brands include Savers (U.S.), 2nd Ave (U.S.), Value Village (U.S. and Canada), Unique (U.S.), Village des Valeurs (Quebec), and Savers Australia.

Summary & Positions

At Savers / Value Village, our Retail Store Associates create an excellent experience for our Customers, Donors, and Team Members. We are hiring both Full-Time and Part-Time Retail Store Associates.

What You Can Expect

• The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness, as our team is made up of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, each contributing something special.
• To work in a purpose-driven company with a business model that positively impacts the planet and local communities.
• Investment in your career development, with aggressive store expansion plans supporting growth and learning opportunities.

What You Get

• Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one.
• In-house expertise through Savers University, developing around 90% of our training internally, with partnerships to enhance offerings.
• Benefits including comprehensive health care plans for full-time employees.
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
• A Group RRSP with a generous company match to help save for the future.
• Paid time off for leisure or personal pursuits.
• Access to mental health services to support daily well-being.

Location: 1101 Lansdowne St W, Peterborough, ON K9J 7M2

Value Village is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. We accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment and employment process through reasonable adjustments, upon request and in consultation with the applicant. We continually review and amend our policies to meet accessibility standards.