Government of Canada - Western

retail sales associate


Pay18.00 / hour
LocationPenticton/British Columbia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 44161983

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
      • or equivalent experience

      Experience

      Experience an asset

      On site

      Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

      Work setting

      • Department store
      • Retail business

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
      • Operate cash register
      • Supervise staff (apprentices, stages hands, design team, etc.)
      • Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
      • Provide advice about merchandise
      • Provide customer service
      • 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

      Experience and specialization

      Type of product

      • Furniture and house furnishings

      Product or manufacturing design

      • Car care items
      • Home care items
      • Novelty items
      • Personal care items
      • Product packaging
      • Sporting goods and recreational items
      • Toys

      Art or fashion design experience

      • Lighting design
      • Computerized special effects
      • Sports wear or active wear

      Sales experience

      • Fitness equipment
      • Agricultural equipment

      Additional information

      Security and safety

      • Criminal record check

      Transportation/travel information

      • Public transportation is available

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Fast-paced environment
      • Work under pressure
      • Tight deadlines
      • Manual dexterity
      • Attention to detail
      • Bending, crouching, kneeling
      • Handling heavy loads
      • Overtime required
      • Physically demanding
      • Repetitive tasks
      • Ability to distinguish between colours
      • Standing for extended periods
      • Sitting
      • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

      Weight handling

      • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

      Personal suitability

      • Adaptability
      • Analytical
      • Collaborative
      • Creativity
      • Efficiency
      • Energetic
      • Goal-oriented
      • Hardworking
      • Integrity
      • Outgoing
      • Positive attitude
      • Proactive
      • Quick learner
      • Time management
      • Dependability
      • Efficient interpersonal skills
      • Flexibility
      • Organized
      • Reliability
      • Team player
      • Excellent oral communication
      • Accurate
      • Client focus
      • Excellent written communication
      • Initiative
      • Judgement
      • Ability to multitask
      • Punctuality
      • Maturity
      • Resourcefulness
      • Honesty

      Benefits

      Health benefits

      • Dental plan
      • Disability benefits
      • Health care plan

      Financial benefits

      • Life insurance
  • About the company

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