cashier

personal shopper

gérant de commerce de détail

grocery associate

produce clerk

Real Canadian Superstore

Typically, you show up and immediately deal with carts. Thats pretty much your day, depending on the time your shift starts. Either you are doing carts, doing price checks or putting away returns/non-sellable items. The job is so easy you can put yourself on autopilot and just go about your day. There isn't really a learning curve, other than learning where things go and what isle everything is in or where you could find it. 

When you see the "Flexible scheduling" posting in a job offer, its because you will most likely be PT. They almost never high FT, and even people who have been there for years do not get 40 hours a week. As soon as you put any stipulation on your scheduling/availability, you get hit with "restricted", meaning you won't be scheduled for more than 20 hours a week, unless called in (and you are never guaranteed 20 hours a week either). Most times you will have a few 4-5 hour shifts. If you have anything less than Sun-Sat, all day availability, you are restricted. Even if you have all day availability, you still won't get FT hours. If you don't message or talk to a supervisor though about the day's you've said you can't work to get them changed and adjusted, you'll be expected to show up. 

Supervisors are usually pretty good. I never had issues talking to them. Higher ups though you usually have to talk to them face to face or send an email. Not a lot of supervision for the job means that once you know the job, you are expected to just keep yourself busy. Problem is you can sometimes fall behind with tasks cause you are answering price calls constantly. You usually get paired up for someone during a day shift, maybe a night shift and then you are basically on your own to figure the rest out. Coworkers were friendly and easy to get along with. Other than many people not really remembering who you are, other than the department you work in, you are pretty much alone.

Overall, if you have a PT job and looking to top off your hours, a student looking for some PT work, looking for work while seeking other employment, or a 16 year old looking for their first job, look no further. If you are expecting a "real" easy 40 hours a week, you best look elsewhere besides the "Real Canadian Superstore"

I started working for Real Canadian Superstore in High School and have kept the job over the years as both a primary and secondary job to help with income. I learned many skills that I didn't necessarily have as a teenager, and they developed as I took on more responsibility, had new job roles and when the company changed working procedures. I got to know my co-workers more and more and even built friendships at work and outside of work, creating a sense of family with them, and it made working there more enjoyable.

I took on more responsibility and I have worked in several different departments in many different roles over the past 14 years and learned a lot from working for the company, both good and bad. 

I would say my negatives to the job are the cuts to hours that are sometimes very unreasonable and make it so that employees have to either choose to work for them anytime available to get any hours or find further employment to be able to support themselves to live. The rate of pay is fair, but it has stopped since the minimum wage increase for a lot previously hired workers, which has caused a lot of strain on workers and frustrations. When good management changes over, and there is a lot of change over of supervisors and managers in every store, the good managers and supervisors don't seem to stick around very long until they are moved out with either completely new staff or with ones who disrupt the way things are run and want to change the way it is done to suit themselves instead of realizing what is working at the stores and departments and letting them continue on. It does cause a lot of tension and sometimes arguments between employees and management and even between management as well, which has a ripple effect in the stores. 

The positives of working for the company, if you complete their 6 months of probation, is the company discount card, work perks, part-time benefits which are covered under unions dues, full time- benefits covered by paid premiums, and the different activities and events that happen throughout the year at the stores or out in the community. Being unionized, there are lots of safeguards to your employment and you are protected at work from harassment of any kind, the threat of job loss, discrimination and unfair treatment. There is a sense of security in the job, and there are also lots of opportunities to advance both in the company and as well as union training as well.

A typical day at work:
I usually arrive very early at work.  If my manager is short of staff she usually ask me to start working right away, or I sit down in the staff room reading a book or watching TV until it is time to start work.
The first thing I usually do is to clean the convey belt then I turn on the light to show that my line is open for the costumers to come.
When the costumers arrive I greet them, ask them if they want to use bags, then I scan the items, ask them if they have a PC (President Choice) card and if they have I ask them if they want to use their points, or what kind of payment they are going to use.  After they make payment I gave them their receipt and say thank you.

What I learned:
I learn a lot about team work.  The store was bland new; all the staff had to learn together at the same time.  It was nice to see the team work that was demonstrated by the management and all the crew to make sure that everybody knew their parts and was able to be ready on the grand opening of the store.
The knowledge of different produces was amazing to me.  I was able to learn a lot of different ethnic produces that I would have never known if not for working at the Super Store.

Management:
As I mention before the management was so supportive to the staff and they worked hard to make sure that the learning transition was good to the staff before the opening of the store.  I was able to choose the time for the schedule that I wanted to work.

My co-workers:
All my co-workers that I was involved with in my department were very supportive.  The store was real big I cannot talk for all the workers.  Our department was called “Front End”.  And on the busy days we would have all lines occupied by the cashiers, so you always had another cashier in front of you or behind you that you could ask for quick help like a code number that you had forgotten or could not find in the book right away.  You also had a phone beside you which you can use to phone a supervisor or a price checker if you need any help.  There was also someone at the customer service who would be willingly to provide help to other cashiers.  So general speaking I had always had good relationship with my co workers.  

The Hardest part of the job:  
One of the hardest parts of the job was when someone spent a lot of money to qualify for a free item on the flyer and then they didn’t pick it up. Or when someone forgot groceries and you hoped they would come back and pick them up at the customer service desk.

The most enjoyable part of my job:
The most enjoyable part of my job was getting to know different people; my co - workers and the customers.  Also getting to be introduced to different kinds of produce by customers and sharing on how to eat or cook it.

Working at Real Canadian Superstore can be a positive experience for many employees. Here's a review of what it's like to work at Real Canadian Superstore:

Job Stability: Real Canadian Superstore is a well-established retail chain with numerous locations across Canada. This provides employees with a sense of job stability and the opportunity for long-term employment.

Diverse Work Environment: Real Canadian Superstore is known for its diverse workforce. This creates an inclusive work environment where employees from different backgrounds can thrive and contribute to the company's success.

Competitive Compensation: Real Canadian Superstore offers competitive wages and benefits to its employees. Additionally, there are opportunities for growth and advancement within the company, allowing employees to increase their earning potential over time.

Training and Development: The company provides comprehensive training programs to equip employees with the necessary skills and knowledge for their roles. This ensures that employees feel confident and capable in their positions, regardless of their prior experience.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Real Canadian Superstore encourages teamwork and collaboration among its employees. The ability to work well with others and support one another is highly valued within the organization.

Customer Service Focus: Real Canadian Superstore places a strong emphasis on providing excellent customer service. Employees are trained to prioritize the needs of customers and ensure their satisfaction. This can lead to rewarding interactions with customers and a sense of fulfillment in helping others.

Work-Life Balance: Real Canadian Superstore strives to maintain a healthy work-life balance for its employees. While retail hours can sometimes be demanding, the company aims to accommodate personal schedules and preferences whenever possible.

Employee Discounts: Real Canadian Superstore offers employee discounts on a wide range of products sold in their stores. This can be a significant benefit for employees who appreciate saving money on groceries and other household items.

It's important to note that experiences can vary depending on the specific store location and individual circumstances. While many employees have positive experiences working at Real Canadian Superstore, others may encounter challenges that are inherent to the retail industry. Overall, it's advisable to research the specific store and its management, speak with current or former employees, and consider your personal preferences before making a decision.

I have worked as a personal shopper for just over a year now but I am going to give my 2 weeks notice as this last week has been the last straw for me. 

when you are hired for this job I wish I would of been told that I would have my shifts cancelled, have my manger calling and texting me and all hours of the day to ask if I can work on a day outside my availability or if I would be ok with making my shift shorter to 'save the department hours' like god I am not on call. I also wish they would have told me that I would never get my breaks which is illegal. 

This job it self is rough too since customers will be racist to you if you have an accent. there is also a lot of heavy lifting like literally you are expected to have to lift 40 pounds from over your head or lift cases of water that customers order. And you have to work outside in all types weather which is great. it went from being outside in 30 degree weather to working in rainstorms and even working in -40 degree Celsius weather at night which should be illegal. I got frostbite for the first time in my life from having to stay outside for 20 minutes when we had 10 customers show up at once and we had to keep running their orders outside to their cars. nothing beats having a customer tell you 'wow must suck working in this weather' as you are unloading their groceries into their trunk as they let their car run and you are getting lovely exhaust/gas in your face.

I was suppose to be fired this last week because apparently when you are rushed into surgery and miss work (even though you let your manager know ahead of time you are having unexpected surgery and wont make it into work and sent them proof) that since you're in the hospital it counts as a 'no show' but I was still scheduled for this following week and when I showed up for my shift some managers told me I would be fired because I missed 3 shifts but they changed their minds because I am a hard worker when I am there and said I could work there as long as I would never request any days off or call in sick ever again and wanted me to uncancel the days I had requested off in next month due to my university exams so I am going to do myself a favour and quit because now they want me to work on the days I have exams on and I won't be able to call in sick for it anymore anyways since if I do ill be fired anyways

I have been working as personal shoppers for 4 years since they do have this service launched. Their system is obviously sucks. Managers from head office even don't know what this service looks like in the reality as I guessed. There are always system issues which cause the picking problem. Everything ruined because of system error and it cuase delays of the picking, orders gets stuck in the system, customer complains, offer them vouchers. Ends up losing lots of money for the company. They do have lots of promotion to make people to use this service but they are making lots of problems and losing their money. I don't know why they have this bad service althought they are not ready for it. 
They will pay you the minimum wage to start. But to be honest, they have to pay more for this position. 
Collegues in the department have to deal with the customer directly without mangers sometimes so prepare yourself that you will get your feeling hurt from the angry cuatomers. 
Sometimes you need to prepare some tears because it will be really stressful to deal with the customers who are really angry and don't care what they are saying to you. 

Because we need to pick the orders on the floor, the customers shopping in the store ask lots of question about the location of the items, out of stock itemes etc which is extra work for us to deal with while we are picking the orders in the limited time. 

It is even more stressful when the orders gets delayed but still need to deal with the customer on the floor, too. 

This system issues never gets fixed properly. It was there when they first luanched this service and it is still there every time I work. 
Regular customers who has been using this service from the start knows if there is something happend and kindly understand. But don't expect this kind to the first time customer. They really get angry so much. I hope they don't come back for this service anymore. 

This problem is what we as personal shoppers have to deal with every day at work. If you think about this position, cashier will be better than this at least you can call to ask help to front end manager or assist manager who are always there. 

I really want  blame the people who develped and is managing the system for this department. They are not doing the right work and they will probably get paid even higher than us. 
So shame on you people. Your work is so sucks.

Just by simply observing Loblaw employees on the sales floor it is little to say how Company doesn't maintain good work culture overall.  They are trying , but not hard enough as Upper management severely lack education, manners and skills to lead teams of people properly,  not to mention individual approach to individuals within very diverse workplace. Biggest challenge for them is to save on labour expenses ,partialy due to these savings being part of their yearly bonus incerment. As result Colleagues and Department managers are overworked due to work overloads (the ones who do put genuine effort), with very little appreciation and reward for their hard work. 90 % of the Upper Management feedback are negative critics without efficient planning of solving the issues or assuring resources (in form of labour hour workforce increase) to make improvements.  Promotions of workers inside of the company are only possible by personal prefrence of higher managment, not actual skills and most recently Company figured out how it is much easier to employ candidates from the outside than disturbe the structure when promoting inside. It is easier to change departments and stores inside of the Company than climb the later. General expectation is to stay quiet and just work till you drop dead. Being curious or pointing into causes of half functional work place very often leads to isolation of worker and passive aggressive responses from Upper management with ideology to push you out of the Workplace. People who are thriving the best in that environment are only the ones with high tolerance to human dishonesty and if they really don't care much about anything, doing the bare minimum in order to collect paycheck and other benefits while some other workers are picking their slack. Being employed with the Company for almost a decade I've witnessed downfall of the system and overall decrease in good conditions they used to had in place for all of the employees. Excluding myself from it was the best decision I've ever made.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of working at Superstore is the culture of collaboration and continuous learning. Everyone is encouraged to share ideas, take initiative, and grow—not just in their role, but as professionals. I also really appreciate how leadership is transparent and genuinely supportive. It creates a space where people feel valued and motivated to do their best work

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
One of the more stressful parts can be the fast-paced high expectations. Things move quickly, and it can be challenging to keep up during busy cycles or when priorities shift. But I’ve found that it pushes me to stay organized, adapt quickly, and improve my time management. Plus, there’s usually a strong support system in place to help when things get intense.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and supportive. People here genuinely care about the work they do and about each other. There’s a strong emphasis on open communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The culture encourages initiative and innovation, but also values work-life balance and respect for individual differences. Overall, it’s a place where you can grow professionally while feeling like part of a community

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day starts with preparing the deli station—making sure everything is clean, stocked, and ready for customers. I slice meats and cheeses to order, prepare sandwiches or hot foods, and help customers with their selections. Throughout the day, I keep the display cases fresh and organized, follow food safety standards, and rotate stock to ensure quality. There’s also a lot of teamwork involved, especially during busy times, and I make sure to keep a positive attitude while helping customers and staying efficient. It’s fast-paced, but I enjoy the routine and interacting with people.

A typical day at the Real Canadian Superstore would be the following:	
Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints.
Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
Establish or identify prices of goods, services or admission, and tabulate bills using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners.
Greet customers entering establishments.
Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies.
Sell tickets and other items to customers.
Calculate total payments received during a time period, and reconcile this with total sales.
Process merchandise returns and exchanges.
Monitor checkout stations to ensure that they have adequate cash available and that they are staffed appropriately.
Assist with duties in other areas of the store,bagging and carrying out customers' items to the shopping cart or getting assistance to carry items to the customers vehicle
Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans.
Sort, count, and wrap currency and coins.
My favorite part of my job at the Real Canadian Superstore would be dealing with the public, I enjoy the interaction with customers as well as assisting them with inquiries from product suggestions and locations to personal conversations about the customers day, work, children etc.
I do not find any aspect of my job difficult in anyway
My co-workers at the establishment are terrific, we all work as a team, I can count on them to assist is there is an inquiry to a product, from codes to location in the store. As well as requiring the co-worker to authorize a code on the cash register. We all work together in harmony.

Typical Day at work- I come in and open a lane. 98% of the time the tills are not stocked with supplies so I run around to get supplies, clean my belts which are not generally clean. The area under the tills are never cleaned and there could be stuff thrown under there you need to clean out.
If I am taking over a till, again there may not be supplies still if the person who was there didn't get any. The management expects you to open a lane asap at times regardless if you have supplies or if it's clean. 
I have been in trouble for not opening my lane quick enough because I was trying to get organized. 
Management - Alot of the time there's not enough cashier's on and it's super busy.
They give you alot of hours but then cut your hours down in the fall and when they are hiring new people. I get over 20 and then down to 8 in the fall/winter. 
The management you hardly see. They do not give you all the information you need to do your job so you have to learn as you go. They say they are accepting of people with disabilities but it seems to depend on who you are. 
Workplace culture - some of the staff do not follow policies which makes it hard. For example the optimum card. Unless you share a household you aren't supposed to allow others to use another's card. Some staff do not follow the policies making it more risky to say no. I have been totally out down because I said no. The customers say others do it but I say I follow the policies. 
Most enjoyable part of the job -Helping the customers is the most enjoyable part of the job. However in the morning there's no price checker and only two cashier's, one in self checkout. The supervisor has to do alot of things so isn't always available and can be hard to het a hold of.
I have met some great people who do follow the policies and are helpful to me.

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