retail sales associate

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• or equivalent experience

Asset languages

• Hindi
• Urdu

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Retail business
• Gas bar

Tasks

• Operate cash register
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Assist in display of merchandise
• 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 sales, rental or leasing contracts and accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Perform data entry
• Provide customer service
• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services

Security and safety

• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Energetic
• Hardworking
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Dependability
• Organized
• Reliability
• Excellent oral communication
• Client focus
• Ability to multitask
• Punctuality

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

• Paramedical services coverage

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)