Sales Associate

**WHO WE ARE**
The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services’ (CFMWS) supports the Canadian Armed Forces members and their families wherever they are in the world through the provision of fitness, recreation and leisure activities, family and charitable support, retail as well as personal financial services. We offer our employees the opportunity to work with a purpose every day in an inclusive, healthy, respectful and rewarding work environment.

**THE ROLE**

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.

**QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED** Education, Certifications and Licenses**

An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience

**Experience**

In cash handling

In food and beverage preparation, as required

In food and beverage service, as required

**Competencies, Skills and Abilitie**s

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership

**LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS**
English Essential / Bilingual an asset

Reading: Basic

Writing: None

Oral: Functional

**BENEFITS AVAILABLE** Health Benefits**: Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage.

**Work Life Balance**: Paid/unpaid leave, including vacation pay, family related leave and personal days.

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

**Learning and Development**: Tuition Assistance Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

**Perks**: Discounts provided through CFAppreciation.

**OTHER INFORMATION**
Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg but less than 50 lbs/23 kg)

**START DATE**
As soon as possible

**INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION**

Job Reference: CFMWS02508