Job Description

"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.


A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."

Location

Vancouver (Coquitlam)

Employment type

Part Time Permanent

Department

Customer Relations

Deadline

2025-11-08

Who you are

o You love challenges...you seek them to solve them (not to create them, though!)

You have at least 6 months of customer service work experience in retail or a distribution center (Returns or Cashier experience is a plus, but not necessary) You have an amazing attention for detail and can effortlessly juggle multiple priorities while keeping a smile on your face Your customer service skills are top notch - you meet all customers with compassion and understanding, can handle long queues, and can assess a problem and deliver a solution quickly. Your coordination skills are top notch - you can brush your teeth, iron your clothes, feed the dog, make a cup of coffee, and just get things done in a beautiful, quick, effortless sequence (or something like that!) You are quite comfortable with computers and are generally technology-savvy You are totally cool with working in a physically demanding, fast-paced, environment (where you may have to lift heavy items that weigh up to 50 lbs. at any given time)

Your responsibilities

o Be an IKEA Ambassador by recognizing that the customer experience depends on your seamless ability to provide memorable customer service and problem solve in a fair and timely manner

Actively listen and identify customer needs, process transactions according to IKEA returns and exchange policies, and handle cash according to IKEA policy Maintaining an ongoing awareness of daily and weekly service/delivery targets Ensuring that our stock accuracy and inventory integrity is maintained by meticulously following Returns/Exchange policies and routines. Staying current with your IKEA product knowledge, our in-store and online specials, any updates on returns and exchange policies, and having a good awareness of all Customer Relations action plans Responsible for ensuring recovered product is put away properly, that your area is stocked and presentable visually, and that all shelf labels are clear and accurate Stay knowledgeable on IKEA products, in-store and online specials, as well as all applicable internal policies and standards Assist team members with additional duties, as required

About this work area

At IKEA it's all about our customers, and in Customer Relations we build and retain long-lasting relationships with new and existing customers in a multichannel retail environment. We're a diverse team that work together to ensure a positive and joyful experience for all IKEA visitors and customers: we set up services, gather feedback and make things right! Our modus operandi is to connect to people by listening to their personal needs and to create genuine interactions. We're a bunch of people who are truly passionate about people!

Why you will love us

Here at IKEA, we want to ensure that we are creating a better everyday life for the many people, including our co-workers. We also believe that a job should be so much more than a job. That's why we focus on having an inclusive work environment where we celebrate your uniqueness, live our values, and ensure that we walk the talk when it comes to co-worker development. In addition, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to all co-workers including:

Wellness days (in addition to your vacation days!) Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (for you and your family) RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options Eligibility for our annual IKEA bonus incentive plan Flexible spending account Life insurance Merchandise and restaurant discounts (plus free drinks and different healthy meal options in the co-worker restaurant, where available) Parental leave Bereavement leave Employee assistance program (that helps you support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing)






P.S. In the IKEA world, this position is officially referred to as: Checkout Services Co-worker



The starting rate/salary for this position is 20.38 CAD