PT Sales Associate - Temporary

Company : IWK Health
Department/Program: Tim Horton's Counter Staff , Digital and Client Services
Location: Halifax
Temporary Hourly PT long-assignment (58% FTE) until October 2026 x 1 position(s)
Start Date: ASAP
Union Status: Unifor Service , Support Bargaining Unit
Closing Date : 25 January 2026 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)
IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners at sites across Nova Scotia . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values , and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families, and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.
There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities that also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but we have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases, and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.
As a member of Tim Hortons at the IWK, you will be responsible for creating a positive experience for every customer, co-worker and supplier while working in the store. You will be cross-trained as Counter Staff, supporting the store in providing great customer service and generating sales and as a Baker, preparing the popular Tims products throughout the day, supporting cost control by following proper baking/finishing procedures, following/maintaining the store's production sheets and maintaining a clean, sanitized work environment.
As a valued member of our Tim Hortons team, may be eligible to receive shift premiums and overtime as outlined in the Health Support bargaining unit collective agreement.
Various shifts range from 3.0 to 11.25 hours; Monday to Sunday, weekends, holidays; Dayshifts and evening shifts are required). Must work every other weekend.
High School Diploma or G.Recent experience/training in a food service setting required.
Proven skills in customer service required.
Food Handlers Course required (or willingness to maintain within one year of hire.)
Competencies in other languages considered an asset.
Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing), you have the right to request accommodation. This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.