Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 44 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 to less than 7 months or equivalent experience

Work setting

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Hardware store Warehouse Retail or wholesale furniture store

Tasks

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Bag, box or parcel purchases for customers, for shipment or delivery Carry customer's purchases to parking lot and pack orders in customers' vehicles Obtain articles for customers from shelf or stockroom Direct customers to location of articles sought Unpack products received by store and count, weigh or sort items Maintain computerized stock inventory Order stock Record incoming stock Stock shelves and display areas Keep stock clean and in order Price items using stamp or stickers according to price list Attach protective devices to products to protect against shoplifting Fill mail or electronic orders from warehouse stock Perform general cleaning duties (i.e. sweeping, mopping floors) Process electronic transactions using computer equipment Operate cash register Order picking Provide customer service

Economic specialization

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Retail business

Security and safety

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Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Walking Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Organized Reliability Team player

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you currently a student? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you live near the job location? What is the highest level of study you have completed? What is your current field of study? What is your current level of study?

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan

Other benefits

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Free parking available

Support for persons with disabilities

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Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.) Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

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Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

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Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

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Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

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Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

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Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees * Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities