Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
Work Setting
Retail business
Tasks
Hire and train or arrange for training of staff
Order merchandise
Authorize return of merchandise
Establish work schedules
Sell merchandise
Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints, and supply shortages
Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers
Supervision
1 to 2 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal Suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Initiative
Support for Newcomers and Refugees
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for Youths
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Offers mentorship, coaching, and/or networking opportunities for youth
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching, and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Develops and maintains relationships with Indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses, and organizations
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers