Store Associate (Part-Time)

Giant Tiger; London; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A Canadian retail chain in London, Ontario, is seeking a Store Associate to provide excellent customer service and maintain store standards. This role involves managing transactions, replenishing merchandise, and adhering to health and safety guidelines. Candidates should possess strong customer service skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. The position is part-time, with a typical schedule of up to 24 hours per week, including days, evenings, and weekends. Employment offers opportunities for growth within the organization.

Benefits

Store Discount

Profit Sharing

Safety-first environment

Qualifications

• Ability to handle tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow health and safety policies.
• Ability to perform physical tasks in the role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high levels of customer service.
• Manage transactions accurately at cash registers.
• Replenish merchandise and maintain standards.
• Follow up on high-selling items and conduct markdowns.
• Ensure the checkout area is clean and organized.
• Follow loss prevention best practices.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Ability to work independently

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Compensation Grade: Grade 1 - Stores

Job Description:

Who We Are:

We are a Canadian owned and operated retailer (and proud of it!), with a strong commitment to the community, and over 60 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and dynamic career, Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.

We are hiring a Store Associate for our store at 639 Southdale Road East, London, ON!

What Giant Tiger Brings:

• Store Discount
• Profit Sharing
• Safety-first environment

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Ensuring a high level of customer service;
• Accurately record customer transactions in electronic cash register, mainline and self checkouts (SCOs);
• Replenish merchandise around the checkout area;
• Following up on hot selling items and completing markdowns and SKU changes when needed;
• Maintaining planograms, labels, tickets and signing standards;
• Performing cycle counts as required;
• Ensuring compliance of all policies when selling Tobacco and Lottery;
• Ensuring health and safety policies and guidelines are followed;
• Ensuring the checkout work area is kept clean and organized;
• Ensuring Loss prevention best practices are followed.

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong customer service skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment;
• Attention to detail;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

When You’ll Work:

A typical part-time schedule will be a mix of days, evenings and weekends, up to 24 hours weekly.

Physical Demands of Position:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, you can expect to:

• Stand and/or walk.
• Bend, twist, and squat.
• Lift and/or move up to 18 kg (40 lbs.).
• Perform tasks involving firm grasping.
• Perform repetitive tasks requiring a range of hand motions.
• Reach above shoulder height and below waist level.
• Operate equipment, including using a ladder.

Keyholder Premium (If Applicable):

Opening and closing the store on an ad hoc basis

Closing: running register reports, ensuring all areas are tidy, ensuring all Associates have completed their end of shift tasks, responsible for security of the store including locking and setting alarm.

Opening: ensuring store is well‑stocked and ready for the customer, clean and tidy, ensuring Associates are ready to open their areas for the shift, starting up registers, unlocking and disabling alarm, receiving deliveries.

Employee Universal Accountabilities:

Ensures a high level of customer service;

Ensuring health and safety policies and guidelines are followed;

Ensuring Loss prevention best practices are followed;

Ensuring compliance of all policies when selling Tobacco and Lottery;

Ensuring emergency protocols are followed.

Job Requisition: JR130450

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.

Are you interested in this position but don’t yet meet all the criteria? We want you to apply anyway!

During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role, but also contribute to our diverse, equal and inclusive culture.

If you require accommodation during your pursuit of a role at Giant Tiger please contact [e-mail].