Sales Associate (Retail Store)

we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As a Sales Associate, you provide retail services to a unique client base - members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), and in assisting them, you are helping your community. You may provide a variety of services, including regular retail services, dry cleaning, lottery services, self-serve gas services, postal services, and assisting CAF members with credit plan applications. You will operate Point of Sales systems, the debit/credit machine and maintain a float.

The Sales Associate responds to enquiries from customers providing them with information on merchandising and ensuring the store shelves are stocked, faced, and properly signed. You may take and prepare food and beverage orders and prepare takeout food, while ensuring cleanliness of food service and eating areas.

This is a role where everyone works as one team using modernized technology and an understanding of the unique pressures and rewards of military service to provide the best customer experience for our members and to simplify and improve their lives. If you thrive in a customer focused environment and in a culture that is passionate about exceeding customer expectations, this is the opportunity for you.

An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience

Food Handling Certification, as required

In food and beverage preparation, as required

In food and beverage service, as required

Language Requirements

English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Writing: Healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program and mental health support.

Paid/unpaid leave, including vacation pay, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society.