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$22.94 plus 12.2% /hour
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This is a casual position working retail in our thrift store. Must be able to lift 20kg and able to stand for long periods of time. Successful candidate will be able to relate well to all people and be able to manage stressful and fluctuating workload. The candidate will also be able to make sound judgements, work independently and be respectful in all communications.

This is a union site the wage is $22.94 per hour to start plus 12.2% per hour in lieu of benefits.

Job Profile

Job Summary:
The retail worker prepares products for sale in Transitions Furniture and
More Store. Maintains product displays, assists customers with
purchases and processes transactions.

Job Duties:
1. Provides direction to store volunteers;
2. Receives product donations and prepares them for display in the store by
performing duties such as sorting, pricing, folding, hanging and maintaining
related records.
3. Maintains or changes product displays including those required for periodic sale
events.
4. Provides information about the retail store(s) and other service(s) of CRNITS to
members of the public in person and over the phone.
5. Greets and assists customers with product selection.
6. Operates cash register and processes cash, debit card, and credit card sale
transactions.
7. Opens and closes the store by performing duties such as placing and removing
signage, opening and closing tills, unlocking and securing the store.
8. Maintains the cleanliness of the store by ensuring that maintenance duties are
completed and by performing duties such as cleaning windows, sweeping floors
and dusting product shelves as required
9. Maintains records of donations, sales, work schedules, costs and all other needs
as directed
10.Manages cash and receipts for the sale of merchandise by performing duties
such as counting the float, balancing cash, providing change, sorting and
securing cash.
11.Prepares and makes bank deposits; maintains financial records such as the daily
journal.
12.Miscellaneous
- Abides by CRNITS code of ethics and philosophy
- Abides by CRNITS Policy and Procedures
- Maintains confidentiality according to Policy and Procedures
- Completes work in a timely and accurate manner
- Special projects as directed by the Executive Director or Executive
Assistant
- Performs other related duties as required.

Working conditions:
The hours of work for this position are primarily the store hours of operation. The
work location is Transitions store.
Qualifications & Experience
Human Profile

Technical Skills

Education
- Grade 12 completion

Experience
- One (1) years recent related experience

Qualifications
- Capable with computer office software
- Strong multi-tasking and time management skills
- Respectful and clear communications on the phone, in person and in
writing

Requirements
- Satisfactory Criminal Record check and Criminal Record Review
- Emergency First Aid certification

Physical Demands
- Lifting up to 20 kg
- Able to stand for extended periods

Mental Demands
- Possesses and is able to apply a feminist perspective
- Ability to relate well to all persons regardless of ethnic, religious, or
socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental ability
- Able to manage stressful work and fluctuating workload
- Able to make sound judgments
- Able to work independently
- Adaptable
- Has initiative
- Respectful in all communication with clients, staff and other agencies