Overview
Job details
Location – Meteghan Centre, NS B0W 2K0 Canada
Work location – On site
Salary – 20.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
Terms of employment – Permanent employmentFull time
Evening, Shift, Morning, Day, Weekend
Starts as soon as possible
Benefits: Other benefits
Vacancies – 1 vacancy
About D. Thimot Service Centre Ltd
Overview
Languages - English
Education - College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience
Experience - 7 months to less than 1 year
On site - Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Retail service establishment
Rural area
Remote location
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Retail business
Willing to relocate
On-site customer service
Responsibilities
Tasks
Supervise staff (apprentices, stages hands, design team, etc.)
Hire and train or arrange for training of staff
Order merchandise
Authorize return of merchandise
Establish work schedules
Sell merchandise
Prepare reports on sales volumes, merchandising and personnel matters
Organize and maintain inventory
Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers
Manage cash
Supervise office and volunteer staff
Supervision - 1 to 2 people
Experience and specialization
Exhibit and display design experience
Merchandising or window
Visual displays
Area of specialization
Retail store
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Own vehicle
Travel expenses not paid by employer
Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Handling heavy loads
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Walking
Sitting
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Dependability
Excellent written communication
Initiative
Judgement
Ability to multitask
Benefits
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
1. Support for persons with disabilities
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
- Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
2. Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
3. Support for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
4. Support for Veterans
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
- Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)
- Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
5. Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
6. Support for mature workers
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
7. Supports for visible minorities
-Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
-Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident of Canada
a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
Direct Apply
By Direct Apply
Additional ways to apply
By email
thimotservice@eastlink.ca
By phone
902-645-2270 Between 11:00 AM and 03:00 PM
By mail
8762 Hwy 1Meteghan Centre, NSB0W 2K0
In person
8762 Hwy 1Meteghan Centre, NSB0W 2K0Between 11:00 AM and 03:00 PM
What you must include in your application:
Cover letter
Answers to the following screening questions:
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:
References attesting experience