Part Time Cashier

Canadian Tire Bayers Lake - Store 465

This high profile and growth-oriented Halifax store has a constructive and goal-oriented culture for the staff. Management is focused on building a high-performance team that strives for being productive and efficient in all routines, projects, and customer service. The vision and culture is to have a team that truly values coaching and execution of best practices and to become recognized amongst the best in retail operations, productivity, and customer service. The store places a focus on health & safety and our culture is fully committed to attracting, retaining, and developing excellent employees and promoting from within. Goal-oriented individuals interested in an exciting retail career that supports their development and have a great work ethic and habits combined with a positive attitude should apply.

Cashier:

A cashier at our Canadian Tire must have a friendly outgoing personality. You must be able to multi-task, be aware of what is going on around you, be able to keep your cash, and the front end neat and tidy at all times. We will train individuals on Security related processes and some lifting is involved with the position.

The position of Cashier requires the ability to process customers' purchases efficiently and correctly while delivering friendly and courteous service. Your skill on the computerized cash register system and your interpersonal skills help create an enjoyable shopping experience for our customers.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Greet, assist, and thank customers (by name where possible) in a friendly, courteous manner
• Operate cash register (all functions) and maintain cash area
• Process customer purchases efficiently, following standardized procedures
• Ask customers, "Will that be on your Canadian Tire card?"
• Accurately verify merchandise quantities, descriptions and price balance cash
• Maintain a professional appearance (uniform, hygiene, grooming, and name tag)
• Alert management to security problems
• Alert the respective department on any customer inquiry or concern
• Maintain merchandise around the cash area
• Take returns to stock product to its respective department
• Follow company, store, and department policies
• Follow store health & safety program and observe provincial occupational health and safety regulations; report any observed or potential hazards immediately
• Participate in meetings and all training, as required
• Complete other tasks as required

Competencies

• Ability to provide professional customer service at all times, including situations of conflicts
• Ability to provide support and assistance to co-workers
• Ability to work in a team environment to achieve common goals
• Ability to maintain composure and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to complete tasks according to instructions and demonstrate responsibility for outcomes
• Demonstrate a desire to take on more responsibilities
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Open to work in other areas of the store
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Approachability
• Organizational ability and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Punctuality
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Possess adequate computer skills

Physical Demands (refers to an 8-hour shift with standard breaks)

• Ability to stand/walk for 8 hours
• Ability to lift 25lbs unassisted
• Ability to lift and turn repeatedly throughout the shift
• Ability to lift above the shoulder and from floor to shoulder and floor to waist
• Ability to go up and down a ladder while carrying merchandise
• Ability to walk and carry at the same time & push/pull as required

Potential Career Opportunities

• Customer Service Representative
• Sales Associate
• Cash Team Lead
• Cash Supervisor

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. 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.