Retail Coordinator

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Our Mission Statement: The purpose of The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is to generate lasting visitor growth, drive economic prosperity, and build community partnerships in Eastern Ontario. It is a revenue-generating tourism business offering customer-focused entertaining and educational experiences that maximize its natural, leisure, and heritage assets.

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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About the job

You will:

• Embody the SLPC's equity, diversity and inclusion principles while interacting with staff and guests.
• Support retail operations for parks and recreation retail stores, including eight campgrounds, two beaches, Skywood Eco Adventure, Crysler Park Marina and Upper Canada Golf Course.
• Recognize demand for specific product, identify new product and procure best suppliers, adhering to ministry and St. Lawrence Parks Commission procurement policies.
• Organize cost-effective and efficient delivery of products to each location, ensuring sound inventory management.
• Ensure point-of-sale system is accurate and inputted in a timely manner.
• Work closely with staff to optimize sales opportunities and assist with layout for effective product displays.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

Valid class 'G' drivers licence.

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience in a retail setting managing inventory, working with suppliers and providing customer service.
• Experience compiling and analysing data, practising good judgment and adhering to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience guiding staff on proper product placement to meet merchandising strategies to optimize sales.
• Knowledge of GST to ensure accurate taxes are collected when applicable.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations that apply to the work being performed

Communication Skills

• Concise oral and written communication skills to communicate with staff and suppliers.

Organizational, Computer, and Other Essential Skills

You have:
• Knowledge of computers and software programs to input/retrieve data, create reports and send emails.
• Organizational skills to coordinate and distribute deliveries to meet site demands and delivery deadlines.
• The ability to learn a variety of point-of-sale programs for inputting and reporting functions.
• Mathematical skills to calculate sales tax, profit margins, etc.
• The ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting and carrying up to 30lbs.
• The ability to attend gift and retail buying shows as required.

Why Work For The St. Lawrence Parks Commission?

• Belong to one of the largest employers in Ontario, the Ontario Public Service, and open the door to a diverse range of career opportunities throughout the province
• Supportive team environment
• Staff discounts
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Option to join an excellent pension plan
• Paid benefits
• Percentage paid in lieu of vacation and statutory holidays

How To Apply

Please apply online, httpss://www.parks.on.ca/about/careers/.

We thank all candidates for applying, but only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is committed to employment equity.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is also committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We will make appropriate accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities. To obtain a copy of this posting in an alternative format or to request any accommodation please contact us directly through Human Resources at 1-800-437-2233, ext. 1401. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be addressed confidentially.

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Additional information:

Note:

• Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
  
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