Sales Associate

Who We Are CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too. THE ROLE As a Sales Associate, you provide retail services to a unique client base - members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), and in assisting them, you are helping your community. You may provide a variety of services, including regular retail services, dry cleaning, lottery services, self-serve gas services, postal services, and assisting CAF members with credit plan applications. You will operate Point of Sales systems, the debit/credit machine and maintain a float. The Sales Associate responds to enquiries from customers providing them with information on merchandising and ensuring the store shelves are stocked, faced, and properly signed. You may take and prepare food and beverage orders and prepare takeout food, while ensuring cleanliness of food service and eating areas. This is a role where everyone works as one team using modernized technology and an understanding of the unique pressures and rewards of military service to provide the best customer experience for our members and to simplify and improve their lives. If you thrive in a customer focused environment and in a culture that is passionate about exceeding customer expectations, this is the opportunity for you. Qualifications Needed Education, Certifications and Licenses An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience Food Handling Certification, as required Experience In cash handling In food and beverage preparation, as required In food and beverage service, as required Competencies Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership Language Requirements English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset Reading: Basic Writing: None Oral: Functional Benefits Available Health Benefits: Employee and Family Assistance Program Work Life Balance: Vacation pay. Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans. Learning and Development: Free second language training. Other Information Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg but less than 50 lbs/23 kg) This is an on-site position with an assigned work location. This is a short term opportunity from May 27, 2024 to August 11, 2024. START DATE May 27, 2024 INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process. Alberta