Retail store supervisor

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

Air conditioned

Work setting

Retail business

Tasks

Assign sales workers to duties
Hire and train or arrange for training of staff
Order merchandise
Authorize return of merchandise
Establish work schedules
Sell merchandise
Prepare reports on sales volumes, merchandising and personnel matters
Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
Organize and maintain inventory
Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers
Manage cash
Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision

1 to 2 people

Area of specialization

Retail store

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Handling heavy loads
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Walking
Ability to distinguish between colours
Sitting
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

Accurate
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Dependability
Initiative
Ability to multitask

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Support for youths

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth