Cashier

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 16 to 42 hours per week

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: Will train

or equivalent experience

Tasks

Operate cash register

Process money, cheques and credit/debit card payments

Scan items

Tabulate total payment for goods or services required

Receive payment for goods or services

Calculate daily/shift payments received and reconcile with total sales

Suggestive selling

Stock shelves and clean counter area

Greet customers

Wrap or place merchandise in bags

Provide customer service

Monitor all entrances and exits, request proof of payment when necessary

Participate in promotional activities

Verify the age of customers when selling lottery tickets, alcohol or tobacco products

Food preparation

Record the quantity, type and value of stock on hand using computerized or manual inventory system

Computer and technology knowledge

Electronic cash register

Interac machine

Price scanner

Security and safety

Bondable

Reference required

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment

Work under pressure

Physically demanding

Attention to detail

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

Accurate

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Team player

Reliability

Dependability

Maturity

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Do you have experience working in this field?

Do you live near the job location?

Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

Early morning

Evening

Shift

Flexible hours

Morning

Employment terms options

Day

Weekend

Support for persons with disabilities

Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)

Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

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

Support for youths

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities