Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Will train
or equivalent experience
Work setting
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Confectionery/corner store
On-site customer service
Hardware store
Cash and carry store
Retail business
Liquor and wine store
Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG)
Tasks
Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
Operate cash register
Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
Perform data entry
Provide customer service
Assist in display of merchandise
Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease
Suggestive selling
Process money, cheques and credit/debit card payments
Scan items
Receive payment for goods or services
Calculate daily/shift payments received and reconcile with total sales
Stock shelves and clean counter area
Greet customers
Verify the age of customers when selling lottery tickets, alcohol or tobacco products
Type of service and repair
Electronic cash register
Computer and technology knowledge
Price scanner
Interac machine
Computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering system
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Attention to detail
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Ability to distinguish between colours
Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
Adaptability
Analytical
Creativity
Efficiency
Energetic
Goal-oriented
Hardworking
Positive attitude
Quick learner
Time management
Dependability
Flexibility
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Excellent oral communication
Accurate
Resourcefulness
Honesty
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you currently a student?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you live near the job location?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
Evening
Shift
Flexible hours
Night
Employment terms options
Day
Weekend
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Parking available
Support for newcomers and refugees
Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
Support for Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)
