Are you looking for a job where you can learn, meet people, have fun, share your ideas and help customers in a family and diverse work environment? Would you like to join one of Canada’s most iconic and trusted companies? We're 100 years young and we need you!!
Job Summary
The Hockey & Team Sports Associate is a team member with a passion for and experience in hockey and other sports. The role requires to work with the sports customers to identify their needs, assist them with finding products, explaining technical specifications of products and making professional recommendations to help them in making informed buying decisions.
Benefits
- An amazingly friendly team
- Continued career opportunities
- Profit-sharing (conditions apply)
- Employee discount
- Diverse, inclusive and safe working environment
- Work-life balance
- Ongoing training and learning
- Scholarship opportunities
- Reward and recognition program
- Group benefit plan (conditions apply)
- On-site parking
- Public transportation nearby
- Working for an employer that’s involved in the community
- Working for a locally owned business
- And much more!!
Duties
- Greet, assist and thank customers in a friendly manner, over the phone and in person.
- Answer sports-related questions and provide professional advice related to product information, technical features and methods of operation.
- Recommend related products to customers so they leave with everything they need.
- Remain a product “expert” through continuously learning about new products, new trends, emerging technologies.
- Ensure that retail tasks are executed efficiently (e.g., stocking, labels, facing, clean area etc.).
- Perform hole checks to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Network and maintain relationships with vendors and local community sport organizations.
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge and expertise in hockey is required; experience and knowledge of other sports and bikes is an asset.
- Solid work ethic
- Approachable and highly customer-oriented
- Ability to find solutions to problems, adapt and cope with challenging situations and make decisions
- Ability to handle physical demands including standing/walking for 8+ hours while frequently lifting and carrying items, using a ladder, twisting, turning and reaching
- High school diploma (asset)
- Experience in a customer service role and/or experience with a Canadian Tire Store (asset)
More About The Position
- You must be able to work at 2560 Princess Street, Kingston, Ontario
- You must be able to work full time hours - including through the school year (position not suited for students)
- Work hours: 32-40 per week, can include daytime, evening, weekends and/or holidays
Our store is dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace by providing a work environment free from barriers where no one is denied opportunities for reasons unrelated to their abilities. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.
Pay: From $17.60 per hour
Application question(s):
- What other sports do you have experience with?
- Do you have any experience selling and/or repairing bikes?
Experience:
- hockey: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
