Glooscap Ventures is seeking to hire Retail Clerks for the Glooscap Landing Seafood Market. This is a permanent position responsible for supporting daily market operations and delivering a high quality customer experience. Retail Clerks are the front line of the market and play a key role in customer service, product handling, and maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming retail environment.
The successful candidate will assist customers, handle point-of-sale transactions, stock and rotate products, and support overall market operations. This position is well suited to individuals who are reliable, customer focused, and comfortable working in a fast paced retail or food service environment.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Service and Sales
- Greet customers in a professional, friendly, and welcoming manner
- Assist customers with product selection, questions, and general inquiries
- Operate point-of-sale systems and accurately process cash, debit, and credit transactions
- Maintain a positive customer experience at all times
Product Handling and Merchandising
- Stock, rotate, and display seafood and retail products according to quality and safety standards
- Monitor product freshness and report concerns to the Manager or Assistant Manager
- Assist with receiving deliveries and restocking inventory
- Ensure displays and sales areas are clean, organized, and well maintained
Market Operations
- Support opening and closing procedures as assigned
- Maintain cleanliness of the retail space, including counters, displays, and work areas
- Follow food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety procedures at all times
- Support loss prevention and inventory accuracy
General
- Assist with promotions, special events, and community initiatives related to the market
- Attend training and staff meetings as required
- Maintain professionalism when handling customer or operational information
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager or Assistant Manager
Qualifications & Experience
- Education and/or experience in retail, food service, hospitality, or customer service
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Willingness to learn food safety and seafood handling requirements
- Ability to handle cash and point-of-sale transactions accurately
- Strong understanding of and respect for Mi’kmaq culture and values
- Reliable, punctual, and adaptable in a fast paced environment
- Criminal Record Check required
Physical Demands
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift and carry products and supplies
- Ability to work in a cold or refrigerated environment as required
- Manual dexterity for handling products, equipment, and point-of-sale systems
Working Conditions
- Work takes place in a retail seafood market environment
- Permanent position
- Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs
- Regular interaction with customers, staff, and community members
- Fast paced environment requiring flexibility, professionalism, and teamwork
Work Schedule: Shift work, flexibility required to meet operational demands
If you have any questions or to apply, please submit your resume by email to [email protected]
Apply by: Friday, June 5th, 2026.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply. We appreciate your interest in Glooscap however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates where all other things are equal.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.15 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Designated paid holidays
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Are you a member of Glooscap First Nation?
Please note that all qualified applicants will be considered for employment. Preference may be given to Indigenous candidates where all other things are equal.
Work Location: In person
