Museum Gift Shop Clerk - Canadian Forces Morale & Welfare Services

WHO WE ARE 

CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too. 

THE ROLE 

The Museum Gift Shop Clerk operates a cash register, maintains a float, receives payment by cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit and performs refunds, voids, and returns, as necessary. They maintain inventory, track purchases and sales and assist in the display of merchandise. They prepare reports from manual or electronic files, inventories, mailing lists or databases. 

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED 

Education, Certifications and Licenses

High school diploma AND some years of experience in retail and basic accounting or bookkeeping

Experience

• In maintaining inventory
• In cash handling
• In basic accounting principles and practices
• In office administration
• In using a Point of Sale (POS) system

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership. 

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS 

• English Essential, Bilingual an asset
• Reading: Functional
• Writing: Functional
• Oral: Functional 

BENEFITS AVAILABLE 

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance: A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Tuition Assistance Program and Advanced Learning Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation. 

OTHER INFORMATION 

From September to April the shop is closed on weekends other than special occasions, and there may be occasional evenings and weekend work.

From May to end of August the shop is open 7 days a week; during this time there will be a requirement to work weekends.

This Category I unionized position is open to all interested parties. Preference will be granted in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the PSAC bargaining unit for NPF Category I employees at CFB Kingston. 

START DATE 

5 September 2023 

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION 

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.  We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live.  Accommodations are available to all candidates identifying a need during all or any parts of the selection process.   

To apply to this job posting, please visit our website: https://cfmws.recruitmentplatform.com/details.html?jobId=19907&jobTitle=Museum%20Gift%20Shop%20Clerk&languageSelect=EN