Company Description
Made In Canada Gifts is dedicated exclusively to artisanal gifts and home décor that are designed and/or crafted in Canada. We feature unique Canadian and indigenous art, Inuit carvings, contemporary jewellery, Canadian apparel (leggings, hoodies, T-shirts, socks etc.), home accent décor and tasty artisan foods. With 2 stores in Ottawa and a strong online presence, we serve Canadians and international visitors alike and will ship purchases to anywhere in the world.
Our passion for Canada, and all that it represents, runs deep. We represent and support Canadian and Indigenous artists and artisans from coast to coast to coast, including from numerous remote Inuit communities in the Canadian Arctic. We love our country and continue to be inspired by its natural beauty and wonderful friendly people!
What Do We Offer Our Employees?
We are a well-managed Ottawa company with a highly motivated team of awesome employees. We offer a respectful and supportive workplace environment with opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. We want you to succeed and we work closely and collaboratively with you to make it happen.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are hiring enthusiastic and attentive part-time key holder sales associates for our Bayshore Shopping Centre store in Ottawa. Are you passionate about Canada? Do you thrive in a professional retail environment? If so, joining the Made in Canada Gifts team may be the perfect fit for you!
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the daily operation of a busy retail store in a major shopping mall
- Attend to customers with enthusiasm, maturity, and strong product knowledge
- Conduct sales transactions using a computerized point-of-sale system
- Respond to customer communications by telephone and occasionally by email
- Maintain and enhance in-store product merchandising
- Maintain appearance of store, including cleaning of display shelving and floors
- Ensure accuracy in all cash transactions, inventory counts, and store procedures
- Removal of recycling and garbage from store
- Work collaboratively as a team with store management and other employees
Requirements
- Previous experience in a professional retail environment is highly desirable
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge and/or strong interest in Canadian and Indigenous artisanal products
- Ability to serve customers in both English and French is highly desirable
- Physical stamina to work on your feet for long shifts, and ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
- Post-secondary education (or partial) is preferred. Students are welcome.
- Availability to work a minimum of 2 to 4 shifts per week
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- In your own words, please explain why you would be a good fit for this position. AI generated replies will be discounted.
Work Location: In person
