Sales Associate

**CFMWS - WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION**
At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.
**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

Food Handling Certification, as required

**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

**BENEFITS AVAILABLE** Health Benefits**: Healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program and mental health support.

**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**: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

**Perks**: Discounts provided through CF One Member Appreciation.

**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)

From specialized tactical gear and mess kits to everyday groceries, CANEX is a unique retail operation that supports our troops and the military family lifestyle. CANEX has 35 retail, convenience and grocery stores on Bases, Wings and Units across Canada, two retail stores in Europe, under the NATEX brand, and CANEX.ca. No matter where they’re posted, Canadian military families have access to the goods and services they need.

**Hours of Operation**

Monday to Friday 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

**START DATE**
As soon as possible
**INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION**

Job Reference: CFMWS14335