Job Summary:
Our Retail Associates are on the front-line of the co-op, working with Floor Supervisors/Purchasers to create memorable shopper experiences, keeping our shelves stocked, and our store looking beautiful.
Like many small businesses, we’ve faced our fair share of challenges during the pandemic and work really hard to maintain a positive and safe environment for all.
Initially, we’re looking for someone to work Sundays 1:30-7:30 pm consistently. We anticipate more shifts becoming available no later than the summer (approx. mid June), with additional opportunities in the fall (late August/early September). These shifts will likely include weekend evenings and Saturdays. So we really need a candidate who is open and adaptable to change to support us in better serving our community.
Organizational Status: Retail Associate reports to the Floor Supervisors/Purchasers, who report to Assistant General Manager, and General Manager. We’re a small team so everyone works hand-ons and closely together.
Duties Performed:
Sharing your love and knowledge of food, community, and co-ops with all store visitors
Getting those deliveries on the shelf
Assisting our Produce Purchaser in the produce section
Checking out our members at the register and updating their accounts as needed
Spreading the word about co-op to potential members
The ideal candidate will have/be:
A people person and team player
A strong communicator
Detail oriented
A strong organizer and multitasker who completes their work
The ability to work in a fast paced environment;
A skilled problem solver
Able to lift 20 kilograms
Interested in learning and developing as a retail food worker
Anticipated start date: ASAP
Starting wage: $16.50/hr (increasing automatically to $16.91/hr as of June 2023)*
*Karma Co-op is a unionized work environment. Our staff have wage increases based on the number of hours worked.
Paid sick time
A 25% store discount
Eligible for health benefits (if working 27 hrs or more)
If interested, please send a resume and cover letter (as an attachment), telling us about yourself and why you want to become a part of Karma’s team to manager@karmacoop.org by Thursday April 20th. Please include “APPLICATION FOR RETAIL ASSOCIATE” in the subject line.
If you have any questions about the position, please email manager@karmacoop.org . Please note, we will be receiving applications on a rolling basis. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Karma Co-op is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, ability or age.
Karma Co-operative Inc.
http://www.karmacoop.org
739 Palmerston Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2R3