Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 44 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Experience an asset
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- Hardware store
**Tasks**:

- Operate cash register
- Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
- Provide advice about merchandise
- Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
- Perform data entry
- Provide customer service
- Assist in display of merchandise
- Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
- Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
- Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
- Maintain sales records for inventory control
- Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease
- Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts and accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Repetitive tasks
- Standing for extended periods
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
**Personal suitability**:

- Adaptability
- Energetic
- Outgoing
- Positive attitude
- Proactive
- Quick learner
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Client focus
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Other benefits**:

- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Free parking available
- On-site housing options