retail sales clerk
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.
Work setting:
Retail business. Supermarket/grocery store.
Tasks:
- Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment.
- Operate cash register.
- Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems.
- Provide advice about merchandise.
- Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services.
- 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.
- Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Ability to distinguish between colours. Standing for extended periods. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Personal suitability:
- Adaptability.
- Collaborative.
- Efficiency.
- Energetic.
- Hardworking.
- Positive attitude.
- Proactive.
- Quick learner.
- Time management.
- Dependability.
- Flexibility.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Accurate.
- Initiative.
- Judgement.
- Ability to multitask.
- Punctuality.
- Maturity.
- Honesty.
Employment terms options:
Early morning. Evening. Shift. Flexible hours. Morning. Night. On call.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Employment terms options:
Day. Weekend. Overtime available.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
As per collective agreement.
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.) . 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.