Sales Associate-EN

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services; Petawawa; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Work Life Balance

Retirement Planning

Learning and Development

CF One Discount

Job summary

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) is hiring a Sales Associate to provide retail services to CAF members and their families at an on-site location in Ontario. You will operate Point of Sale systems, manage debit/credit transactions, maintain float and assist customers with merchandising, pricing and stock levels.

Ideal candidates have cash handling experience, a customer-focused mindset, and strong teamwork. English is essential, bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

Qualifications

• Cash handling experience
• Customer service mindset
• Able to work in a fast-paced retail environment
• English essential; bilingualism an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide retail services to CAF members and families; assist with consented services including lottery, postal, and credit plan applications
• Operate POS systems and manage debit/credit transactions and floats
• Ensure shelves are stocked, faced, signed and merchandised; respond to customer inquiries and provide product information

Skills

Client focus

Organizational knowledge

Communication

Innovation

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Education/Certifications combination

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 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 may provide a variety of services, including regular retail services, lottery services, postal services, and assisting CAF members with credit plan applications. You will operate Point of Sales systems, the debit/credit machine and maintain a float.

The Sales Associate responds to enquiries from customers providing them with information on merchandising and ensuring the store shelves are stocked, faced, and properly signed.

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

Experience

In cash handling

Competencies

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

Language Requirements

English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Basic

Writing: None

Oral: Functional

Benefits Available

• Health Benefits: Healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program and mental health support.
• Work Life Balance: Paid/unpaid leave, including vacation pay, 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 opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.
• Perks: Discounts provided through CF 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 50 lbs/23 kg)

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

START DATE

21 September 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.

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