Boutique Salesperson

POSITION TYPES - please indicate your preference when applying
1. Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
2. Part-time (12.5 hours minimum per week)
3. Term (under 6 months)
4. Casual (no more than 625 hours per one-year period, scheduled on an at need basis, no guaranteed hours)

AVAILABILITY REQUIRED
1. Weekdays
2. Saturday and Sunday
3. Statutory holidays

LOCATIONS OF WORK. The Boutiques Sales team must be available to work at the following sites:
1. Canada Science and Technology Museum
2. Canada Aviation and Space Museum

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**
The Boutique Salesperson provides friendly, courteous and efficient customer service to all of the museums boutique visitors. They set up and maintain attractive displays, processes all boutique sales, provide store housekeeping, and complete all merchandising tasks (receiving, replenishment, and pricing). As the position acts as the last point of contact for many museum visitors, the Boutique Salesperson take on the role of ambassadors for the corporation by presenting it as a dynamic cultural institution. As such, they ensure that the visitor ends off on a positive note in accordance with the Corporation’s mission and mandate.

**EDUCATION**
- S uccessful completion of secondary school;
- Post-secondary education is an asset.

**EXPERIENCE**
- Working as a cashier;
- Working in a retail setting;
- Working in a role that requires buyer motivation;
- Proven excellent customer service background;
- Working with computer-based systems (cash registers, POS, etc)

**KNOWLEDGE**
- Precise accuracy with counting skills;
- Strong communication skills in both official languages (English & French);
- General knowledge of the museum’s collection and programs.

**COMPETENCIES**
- Precise accuracy with counting skills;
- Strong communication skills in both official languages (English & French);
- general knowledge of the museum’s collection and programs.
- Positive attitude and very customer oriented;
- Strong multitasking skills;
- Demonstrated ability to stay positive in high stress
- Strong ability to quickly evaluate situations and act effectively and calmly when required while providing good judgement;
- Ability to work well without supervision and as part of a cohesive team.

**Language Requirement**:Bilingual (-B/-B) ( definition )
**Security Requirements**:Enhanced reliability

**Position Number**:9474

**Work location**:Ottawa, ON
**Union Affiliation**: Public Service Alliance of Canada