Retail Operations Associate

1 month ago


Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Durham College Full time
About Durham College

Durham College (DC) stands as a premier post-secondary institution dedicated to equipping students with essential career-ready skills tailored for the dynamic job market. Emphasizing experiential learning, our expert faculty guide students through field placements, applied research, co-ops, and various hands-on opportunities, ensuring that DC graduates possess the adaptability required in today's workforce.

Recognized for its innovative teaching methodologies, Durham College offers a diverse array of market-oriented programs across numerous disciplines, including culinary management, agriculture, business, information technology, construction, health sciences, engineering, and the arts.

Our state-of-the-art campuses in Oshawa and Whitby provide 145 programs, encompassing six honours bachelor's degrees and 11 apprenticeship tracks, serving over 13,700 full-time post-secondary students and 2,300 apprenticeship learners. Additionally, more than 14,600 students engage in professional and part-time educational pursuits. With over 110,500 alumni, our influence extends both locally and globally.

As a forward-thinking organization committed to collaboration, innovation, and sustainability, Durham College consistently ranks among the GTA's Top 100 employers and is recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers. We have also been honored as a Top 50 Research College in Canada on ten occasions.

DC contributes an estimated annual economic impact exceeding $913 million to Durham Region and actively engages with the communities we serve, enhancing social and economic well-being through strategic partnerships and collaborations.

Key Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will deliver exceptional customer service to students purchasing items from the Campus Store.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Processing daily transactions using the Point of Sale system for cash and credit card payments, ensuring the security of cash and inventory.
  • Providing customer assistance by addressing inquiries via phone and in-person, locating books and supplies, and managing special orders.
  • Updating the supervisor on inventory levels of essential items and checking the expiration dates of perishable goods.
  • Supporting temporary cashiers with Point of Sale operations.
  • Handling refunds for merchandise while adhering to established policies and procedures.
  • Managing OSAP and sponsored deferments in accordance with Campus Store guidelines.
  • Maintaining cleanliness at cash counters and organizing merchandise displays.
  • Participating in bi-annual physical inventory counts.
  • Assisting with various Campus Store events and activities as needed.
  • Performing additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  1. Previous cash handling experience in a busy retail setting is essential.
  2. Familiarity with Bookware and Point of Sale training is advantageous.
  3. Proficient understanding of cash register operations, credit sales terminals, and security tagging systems.
  4. Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
  5. Strong customer service, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  6. Exemplary tact, integrity, and diplomacy with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
  7. Self-motivated with excellent organizational and time management capabilities.


Compensation:

Hourly Rate: $23.01



Employment Type:

Part-time support opportunity (temporary): August 2024 to September 2024

Hours: 35 hours per week

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their cover letter and resume through the online portal. The job competition will close on August 19, 2024. Competition number SP24-28.

Hourly Rate: $23.01



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