Full time and Part Time Retail Associate

Sales Associate is a customer service and sales role responsible for providing excellent service while ensuring a healthy and safe work environment. As a Sales Associate, you will contribute to Goodwill's mission by supporting the success of the donated goods retail business, helping to create jobs and opportunities within the community, and promoting environmental sustainability through the reuse and recycling of donated goods.
If you have a passion for thrifting, making a difference in your community, helping people and the environment - come join Goodwill! No experience is needed as we will help train, coach, and support your path of success. During the recruitment process, accommodation is available upon request.
Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes is a leading non-profit organization committed to changing lives and communities through the power of WORK. Our organization strives to create a workplace which is welcoming and respectful to all where every employee and member feels valued and supported. Diversity, equity, accessibility and preserving the environment are important to us. Building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve is our goal.
Changing Lives and communities through the power of WORK.
Everyone working and thriving in sustainable communities.
Embracing diversity, upholding all people with dignity and trust
Employer of choice across Southwestern Ontario who meets the Federal Government's 50/30 challenge for diversity in leadership.
Accredited through CARF International.
Benefits (dental/health) available for full-time and some part-time positions (based on hours worked).
Registered Pension Plan opportunity for various roles.
Employee discount at retail locations.
Exciting career training and coaching:
~ Equitable access to skills training & coaching, scholarships, and educational credentials.

Individual personal and professional development support with Life Coach & Employee Assistance Program.
Provide world-class customer service by helping customers, answering questions, and sharing your passion of our mission on the sales floor.
Support with cashier responsibilities at the cash register with customer purchases.
Help to keep the store look clean, organized, safe and full of fresh store items.
Follow Goodwill's Policies and Health & Safety guidelines.
Merchandising, learning how to organize and display items on sales floor.
Material moving equipment, clothing racks and carts.
Flexibility: able to work at different times, including days, evenings, and weekends.
Remember, no specific experience needed—we will help coach on these workplace skills:
Communication: clear and effective interacting with team members and customers to create a positive workplace.
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Shift Supervisor
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We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.