Sport Shop Assistant

Canlan Sports is the largest private-sector owner and operator of recreational sports complexes in North America. The company's success in the sports and recreation industry is attributed to a focus on innovative programming, service excellence, world-class sports communities , and an understanding of its customers’ expectations and the commitment needed to deliver industry-leading participant experiences.

Rate of Pay: $18.21 - $19.22/ hour

Job Summary:

Join Canlan Sports, a premier private-sector owner and operator of recreational sports complexes in North America, as a dynamic Sports Shop Assistant. This role involves providing exceptional service and sales in a friendly, organized environment.

Responsibilities:

- Implement shop opening and closing procedures diligently, based on shift requirements.
- Receive, store, and showcase products securely following established protocols.
- Demonstrate comprehensive product knowledge and participate in product knowledge seminars.
- Engage customers actively through greetings, maintaining a retail presence, and promoting sports shop products.
- Execute initiatives effectively using the ORION POS system and cash handling procedures.
- Develop and maintain skate sharpening skills and certification.
- Communicate customer questions, suggestions, or complaints to the Sports Shop Supervisor.
- Monitor stock levels and uphold cleanliness in the shop and inventory.
- Restock and maintain shop products on the sales floor as needed.
- Adhere to all Risk Management policies and procedures.
- Report any unsafe health & safety conditions promptly.
- Complete training in WHMIS, Workplace Violence, Emergency Plan, Incident Reports, and First Aid protocols.
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when necessary.
- Employ energy management best practices and minimize environmental impact.

Qualifications and Education:

• High school education or equivalent completion.

Abilities, Attributes, and Experience:

• Minimum one year of retail and/or customer service experience.
• Flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Strong hockey and/or skating knowledge.
• Proficient skate sharpening skills.
• Prior experience with cash handling via a POS system is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Professional appearance with a positive demeanor.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Organized, punctual, and articulate.

If you are interested in this role and becoming part of the Canlan team, please apply online.

NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, provincial, and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices. As part of our recruitment and hiring practices, we may use AI-based tools to assist in the initial screening and assessment of applications. All final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

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