Retail Associate (Part-Time)

Job Overview

Job ID: 63431
  • Company Name Habitat for Humanity GTA
  • Salary Offer $16.5 per hour
  • Job Start Date Sat, 12 Nov 2022 23:36:34 GMT
  • Job Type Part Time
  • Job Source Careerjet

Job title: Retail Associate (Part-Time)

Job description: Job Title: Retail Associate

Reports To: Manager, ReStore

Terms of Employment: Part-time, Permanent

Store Hours: 10 am – 6 pm (must be willing to work 2 weekends each month)

Salary: $16.50 / hour

Location: 551 Cityview Boulevard, Unit 17 Woodbridge

Website: and

Who We Are

Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area (Habitat GTA) is leading the way in addressing one of the most pressing issues of our time: the need for affordable housing. Our work focuses on helping working families become homeowners – thus realizing both a safe and secure place to live and the opportunity to build equity and financial independence for themselves and their children. We are a land developer, a home builder, a fundraiser, and a mortgage holder.

In support of our homebuilding operations, Habitat GTA operates retail home improvement stores called ReStores, which collect donations of home furnishings, appliances, and renovation materials and sells them to the public, with all proceeds helping us build more homes.

Habitat GTA is growing. We are an innovative, entrepreneurial social enterprise that has been increasing our capacity for impact each and every year. Together, we are building a better, more inclusive GTA for everyone.

Why Join Us?

  • A meaningful opportunity to make an impact and help your local community
  • Habitat for Humanity days and personal days
  • Flexible work hours (never work nights!)
  • Generous Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  • Corporate gym membership and an Employee Wellness Plan
  • RRSP matching eligibility
  • Volunteer opportunities to support our Habitat for Humanity Builds
  • Growth and development opportunities
  • Great entry-level opportunity for new graduates, or experienced customer service professionals
  • The pride of being part of a highly respected, high profile global charity

The Opportunity

  • Represent Habitat for Humanity GTA as a Brand Ambassador by modeling our values and guiding principles
  • Deliver exceptional customer service in-store and by telephone
  • Accept donations of gently used items
  • Receive and unload shipments of products from our delivery trucks
  • Merchandise and organize products on the store floor
  • Perform all standard cash register transactions proficiently and accurately according to operational procedures including cash, debit card, and credit card transactions
  • Support with updating our e-commerce platform

What You Bring

  • A passion for our not-for-profit cause
  • Past retail or customer service experience is considered an asset
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to perform heavy lifting (30 + pounds) and walk, stand, sit, and stair climb on a frequent basis
  • Safety boots required: CSA approved safety footwear to be worn at all times
  • Basic computer skills with knowledge of web-based applications
  • Understanding of volunteer management, renovation and building materials is considered an asset
  • Passion for retail and customer service is considered an asset

Your Application

If you are ready to make a change in your local community and become a part of our team at Habitat for Humanity GTA, click on the Apply button within this posting or click on our Careers Page to find more:

Your Future at Habitat for Humanity GTA Awaits.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada throughout the duration of their employment with Habitat for Humanity GTA. Proof of eligibility will be required.

Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to ensuring a barrier-free, accessible and inclusive work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove barriers to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities, providing the applicant has met the bonafide requirements of the employment position. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

As part of our selection process, the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Habitat for Humanity GTA, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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