Seasonal Retail Associate

ColumbiaSportswear; Alberta; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading outdoor retail company in Alberta is seeking a Retail Associate to deliver exceptional customer service and assist in maintaining store standards. Responsibilities include engaging with customers, managing transactions, and supporting store operations. The ideal candidate will have good communication skills and a customer-oriented mindset. This position offers flexible work schedules and an opportunity for advancement.

Benefits

Employee Discounts

Holiday Appreciation Bonus

Wellness time off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 2 years or less of experience in a retail position.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Ability to operate inventory and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and respond to consumer questions.
• Maintain store standards for visual merchandising and cleanliness.
• Perform cash register transactions efficiently.

Skills

Customer service

Sales abilities

Problem-solving

Inventory management

Point of Sales (POS) systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Retail software tools

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION

• Flexible work schedules with opportunities for advancement.
• Take advantage of our holiday pay program*!
  • Holiday Appreciation Bonus – 7% of earnings for hours worked from Nov 17-Dec 28 (US)
• Employee Discounts from all our brands which include Columbia, prAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear.
• Wellness time off to support your health and wellness journey.
• Fun, engaging, energetic team focused on helping you grow!

*Employees must start working by Nov. 23 to be eligible for the Holiday Appreciation Bonus and work through Dec 31, 2025. All cash incentives and rewards are subject to established eligibility criteria and are subject to applicable tax withholdings and deductions. Payouts will be in January 2026.

With over 430 retail stores worldwide, our associates are essential to our business. From ensuring product availability on the sales floor to creating eye-catching visual displays to addressing customer inquiries to running an efficient checkout process, our associates create memorable customer experiences while simultaneously assisting the Store Leadership team in supporting Columbia Sportswear Company’s mission of “Connecting Active People with Their Passions.”

As a Retail Associate, you serve as a brand ambassador and ensure exceptional in-store experiences through positive customer interaction. Within this role, you will employ your natural problem-solving and sales abilities to answer customer questions and make compelling product recommendations while supporting Columbia Sportwear Companies’ values to enhance customer service and teamwork.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Provide exceptional customer service by responding to consumer questions or issues regarding product features, benefits, and availability; engage with consumers to understand their needs and preferences (e.g., demonstrate and explain merchandise, make suggestions on suitable options for consumers, etc.).
• Maintain store standards for visual merchandising, cleanliness, and safety; retrieve merchandise from the sales floor, stock room, or other inventory locations.
• Perform all required cash register transactions (e.g., sales, returns, exchanges, connecting consumer to loyalty program) efficiently and accurately.
• Contribute to store profitability by receiving, handling, replenishing, and processing incoming and outgoing product flow in the stores accurately and efficiently.

YOU HAVE

• No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred)
• 2 (or less) years of experience in a position or specialization.
• Skill operating Inventory and Point of Sales (POS) systems, and various other retail software tools.
• 16 years of age or older

JOB CONDITIONS

• Frequently in an active environment (i.e., requires the ability to constantly move about) that can be physical or strenuous (frequently adjusting/moving items weighing up to 40 lbs.), may frequently use specialized equipment, may have exposure to dust and noise.
• Occasionally requires the ability to work in a place.
• Ability to communicate clearly with others.
• Availability to work a flexible retail schedule, which may change seasonally and in response to location-specific business trends or forecasts. All local, state, and federal laws are adhered to when evaluating your availability.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

Columbia Sportswear Canada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local law. Columbia Sportswear Canada provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources [e-mail] or call 519-644-5000 and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer Seasonal employees services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. This includes an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which offers free wellness benefits and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. Employee discounts are also available.