Job Description

Wasoqopa'q First Nation (formerly Acadia First Nation) is governed as a custom band under the provisions of the Indian Act with established bylaws, policies and procedures. The First Nation's electoral system constitutes an election once every five (5) years with positions for one Chief and eight (8) councillors. Chief and Council elect, are the governing body responsible for making decisions for the overall health and well-being of communities, Elders, youth and families.

Wasoqopa'q First Nation is unique in its geographical composition, spread throughout the Southwestern regions of Nova Scotia spanning five counties from Yarmouth to Halifax, encompassing six (6) reserves - Yarmouth, Ponhook, Medway, Wildcat, Gold River, and Hammonds Plains, in both rural and urban settings. To support administration and business operations, Wasoqopa'q First Nation, with supporting staff, provides programs and services within two (2) Health Centres, a Youth Centre, two (2) Community Centres, six (6) administration offices, and six (6) business establishments, including economic development, education, employment, fishing, forestry, health, housing & maintenance, human resources, and social.

Wasoqopa'q First Nation owns and operates the Your Winner's World facility located in Yarmouth, NS. The facility, provides a gas station, with fuel and furnace oil, VLT's for entertainment, drive thru for tobacco and ancillary services, and a store front location for products and services.

Position Overview and Objective

WFN is currently recruiting for two Cashier part-time positions to support the Manager in daily operations. These positions are responsible for supporting daily operations including greeting customers, and handling transactions, providing a fundamental role in achieving customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions and Duties

Greets customers in a courteous, friendly and professional manner within retail operations, including answering phones and addressing customer inquiries (such as products and pricing)

Receives and processes all retail payments including credit, debit and cash transactions ensuring to appropriately record prices, department, taxable and non-taxable items

Balances and reconciles daily cash ensuring cash equals receipts, responsible for shortages

Operates the scanning equipment, including scanning products, and troubleshooting scanning issues

Supports the maintenance of inventory, checking for low stock, damaged and expired products; provides updates to shift Supervisor

Assists in maintaining the storefront inventory and retail displays including cleanliness, and stocking inventory (lotto, tobacco, coolers, shelves and displays)

Maintains the coffee station for customers, including availability of coffee, products and cleanliness during shift

Supports the health and safety of customers and employees, to guard against theft, vandalism and fire

Conducts the cleaning schedule assigned for retail operations during the shift, including the proper removal and disposal of garbage from containers, conducts bathroom checks, cleaning and stocking products as needed, sweeps and mops floors, cleans parking area and entranceway of debris, snow or ice, adding salt as necessary

Adhere to all Wasoqopa'q First Nation (WFN) Policies, Procedures and necessary store procedures, as required

Other duties, training and activities related to Cashier position, as required

Qualifications

High school diploma with knowledge and experience with electronic equipment (e.g. cash register, scanners, money counters)

6 months minimum experience of customer service and/or sales experience

WHMIS Certification is an asset

First Aid & CPR Certification is an asset

Occupational Health & Safety Training is an asset

Criminal record check upon hiring

Required Abilities, Skills and Competencies

Strong multitasking skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Excellent mathematical skills and basic computer skills, with a common knowledge of Microsoft suite tools, and Excel

Demonstrated effective time management and problem-solving abilities in unique situations and problems while keeping positive attitude

Strong ability to work in a team

Ability to pay attention to small details and the ability to remember and recall things such as food ingredients

Good interpersonal skills, organization ability, and written and verbal communication skills

Manual dexterity, ability to skillfully use hands to prepare ingredients to use in cooking, good knife skills

A commitment to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion

Working Conditions

Hours of work are expected to occur during regular business operations twenty-four hours per day, seven (7) days a week (Shifts will be provided within this timeline)

There may be a requirement for working any shift including mornings, evenings, weekends, and certain holidays

A valid driver's license is required, and or access to a vehicle or reliable transportation

There are instances of lifting heavy boxes at least up to 50 lb

Standing for an extended period of time

A great deal of time is spent working indoors in well maintained, heated/ventilated environment with modern and up-to-date equipment

Application Requirements

Submit Cover Letter and Resume to YWWManager@acadiaband.ca Please quote YWW Cashier# on your cover letter and indicate your salary expectations for this position.

WFN appreciates the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. WFN does not assume candidate expenses related to this recruitment process.

In accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, if all qualifications are equal, preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry and if a Wasoqopa'q First Nation Band member.

Wasoqopa'q First Nation is committed to fostering a safe workplace that provides an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment, where employees are treated professionally and with dignity and respect. We value the contributions that each person brings, and are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and participation as part of the WFN team.

We are a community. We make a difference.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.20 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care On-site parking Vision care
Work Location: In person