Store Associate

  • Location : Thornhill, ON
  • Job Type : Fulltime, Parttime

Are you looking for a job where you can learn, meet people, have fun, share your ideas and help customers in a family and diverse work environment? Would you like to join one of Canada”s most iconic and trusted companies? We’re 100 years young and we need you!!

Job summary

The Store Associate works in a fast-paced environment to deliver friendly and courteous service to customers. The role involves store maintenance activities such as stocking shelves, merchandising and general housekeeping.

Benefits:

  • An amazingly friendly team
  • Continued career opportunities
  • Profit-sharing (conditions apply)
  • Employee discount
  • Diverse, inclusive and safe working environment
  • Work-life balance
  • Flexible work hours
  • Ongoing training and learning
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Reward and recognition program
  • Group benefit plan (conditions apply)
  • On-site parking
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Working for an employer that”s involved in the community
  • Working for a locally owned business
  • And much more!!

Responsibilities:

  • Greet, assist and thank customers in a friendly manner, over the phone and in person.
  • Recommend related products to customers so they leave with everything they need.
  • Ensure that retail tasks are executed efficiently (e.g., stocking, labels, facing, clean area etc.).
  • Perform hole checks to ensure inventory accuracy.
  • Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

Requirements / Skills

  • No experience is required!!! – We will provide all the training you need!
  • Ability to work shifts (days, evenings, week-ends and holidays)
  • Approachable
  • Ability to handle physical demands including standing/walking for 8 hours while frequently lifting and carrying items, using a ladder, twisting, turning and reaching
  • Strong computer skills
  • Ability to find solutions to problems, adapt and cope with challenging situations and make decisions
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to operate a cash register (asset)

Our store is dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace by providing a work environment free from barriers where no one is denied opportunities for reasons unrelated to their abilities. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Vacancy Type:New

Job Type:
fulltime, parttime

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