retail sales clerk
E-Commerce
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work setting:
Retail business.
Tasks:
- Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment.
- Operate cash register.
- Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts.
- Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems.
- Provide advice about merchandise.
- Provide customer service.
- Assist in display of merchandise.
- Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce.
- Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease.
- Maintain sales records for inventory control.
- Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease.
Transportation/travel information:
Own transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Standing for extended periods.
Weight handling:
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
Personal suitability:
Hardworking. Positive attitude. Quick learner. Time management. Dependability. Organized. Reliability. Excellent oral communication. Client focus. Punctuality.
Screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Employment terms options:
Early morning.
Experience:
7 months to less than 1 year.
Employment terms options:
Evening. Shift. Weekend.
Health benefits:
Health care plan.
Financial benefits:
As per collective agreement.
Other benefits:
Other benefits.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) .
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .
- Does not require Canadian work experience.
Support for youths:
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.
Supports for visible minorities:
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.