Job Opportunity | Part-time Cashier (x2 Positions Open)

Published: February 10 2025 16:17

Employment Opportunity

CASHIER

Wasoqopa’q First Nation (formerly Acadia First Nation) is governed as a custom band under the provisions of the Indian Act with established bylaws, policies and procedures. The First Nation's electoral system constitutes an election once every five (5) years with positions for one Chief and eight (8) councillors. Chief and Council elect, are the governing body responsible for making decisions for the overall health and well-being of communities, Elders, youth and families.

Wasoqopa’q First Nation is unique in its geographical composition, spread throughout the Southwestern regions of Nova Scotia spanning five counties from Yarmouth to Halifax, encompassing six (6) reserves - Yarmouth, Ponhook, Medway, Wildcat, Gold River, and Hammonds Plains, in both rural and urban settings. To support administration and business operations, Wasoqopa’q First Nation, with supporting staff, provides programs and services within two (2) Health Centres, a Youth Centre, two (2) Community Centres, six (6) administration offices, and six (6) business establishments, including economic development, education, employment, fishing, forestry, health, housing & maintenance, human resources, and social.

Wasoqopa’q First Nation owns and operates the Your Winner’s World facility located in Yarmouth, NS. The facility, provides a gas station, with fuel and furnace oil, VLT’s for entertainment, drive thru for tobacco and ancillary services, and a store front location for products and services.

POSITION OVERVIEW AND OBJECTIVE

WFN is currently recruiting for two Cashier part-time positions to support the Manager in daily operations. These positions are responsible for supporting daily operations including greeting customers, and handling transactions, providing a fundamental role in achieving customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

Greets customers in a courteous, friendly and professional manner within retail operations, including answering phones and addressing customer inquiries (such as products and pricing)
Receives and processes all retail payments including credit, debit and cash transactions ensuring to appropriately record prices, department, taxable and non-taxable items
Balances and reconciles daily cash ensuring cash equals receipts, responsible for shortages
Operates the scanning equipment, including scanning products, and troubleshooting scanning issues
Supports the maintenance of inventory, checking for low stock, damaged and expired products; provides updates to shift Supervisor
Assists in maintaining the storefront inventory and retail displays including cleanliness, and stocking inventory (lotto, tobacco, coolers, shelves and displays)
Maintains the coffee station for customers, including availability of coffee, products and cleanliness during shift

• Greets customers in a courteous, friendly and professional manner within retail operations, including answering phones and addressing customer inquiries (such as products and pricing)
• Receives and processes all retail payments including credit, debit and cash transactions ensuring to appropriately record prices, department, taxable and non-taxable items
• Balances and reconciles daily cash ensuring cash equals receipts, responsible for shortages
• Operates the scanning equipment, including scanning products, and troubleshooting scanning issues
• Supports the maintenance of inventory, checking for low stock, damaged and expired products; provides updates to shift Supervisor
• Assists in maintaining the storefront inventory and retail displays including cleanliness, and stocking inventory (lotto, tobacco, coolers, shelves and displays)
• Maintains the coffee station for customers, including availability of coffee, products and cleanliness during shift
• Supports the health and safety of customers and employees, to guard against theft, vandalism and fire
• Conducts the cleaning schedule assigned for retail operations during the shift, including the proper removal and disposal of garbage from containers, conducts bathroom checks, cleaning and stocking products as needed, sweeps and mops floors, cleans parking area and entranceway of debris, snow or ice, adding salt as necessary
• Adhere to all Wasoqopa’q First Nation (WFN) Policies, Procedures and necessary store procedures, as required
• Other duties, training and activities related to Cashier position, as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma with knowledge and experience with electronic equipment (e.g. cash register, scanners, money counters)
• 6 months minimum experience of customer service and/or sales experience
• WHMIS Certification is an asset
• First Aid & CPR Certification is an asset
• Occupational Health & Safety Training is an asset
• Criminal record check upon hiring

REQUIRED ABILITIES, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong multitasking skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent mathematical skills and basic computer skills, with a common knowledge of Microsoft suite tools, and Excel
• Demonstrated effective time management and problem-solving abilities in unique situations and problems while keeping positive attitude
• Strong ability to work in a team
• Ability to pay attention to small details and the ability to remember and recall things such as food ingredients
• Good interpersonal skills, organization ability, and written and verbal communication skills
• Manual dexterity, ability to skillfully use hands to prepare ingredients to use in cooking, good knife skills
• A commitment to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Hours of work are expected to occur during regular business operations twenty-four hours per day, seven (7) days a week (Shifts will be provided within this timeline)
• There may be a requirement for working any shift including mornings, evenings, weekends, and certain holidays, however, majority are midnight shifts
• There are instances of lifting heavy boxes at least up to 50 lb
• Standing for an extended period of time
• A great deal of time is spent working indoors in well maintained, heated/ventilated environment with modern and up-to-date equipment

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Submit Cover Letter and Resume to **Please quote YWW Cashier# on your cover letter and indicate your salary expectations for this position.

WFN appreciates the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. WFN does not assume candidate expenses related to this recruitment process.

In accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, if all qualifications are equal, preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry and if a Wasoqopa’q First Nation Band member.

Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled

Wasoqopa’q First Nation is committed to fostering a safe workplace that provides an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment, where employees are treated professionally and with dignity and respect. We value the contributions that each person brings, and are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and participation as part of the WFN team.

We are a community. We make a difference.

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Foster Care Recruitment Session

Published: January 14 2025 08:28

Date: January 20, 2025 at 2:00pm
Location: Wasoqopa'q First Nation Health Center - Yarmouth

Come chat with us about becoming a foster parent and learn about eligibility requirements, the process, and everything in between!

Attention Gold River Residents - Community Assessment

Published: December 11 2024 16:18

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Staff Memo: WFN Respectful Workplace Online Training Program

Published: December 02 2024 10:03

Wasoqopa’q First Nation has developed a Respectful Workplace Online Training Program to further support the implementation of the Respectful Workplace Employee Policy. The Program seeks to bring awareness and address discrimination, violence and harassment in WFN workplaces.

Program completion will be mandatory for all permanent full-time, part-time and or seasonal employees.

Roll out of the program will begin in January 2025.

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School Health Grant Opportunity for Youth | Ages 16 - 19

Published: November 25 2024 14:18

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We are excited to share that the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has informed us that they are now accepting applications for the School Health Grant for Youth!

Applications that meet all eligibility criteria set out in the Youth Grant Applicant Guide will be approved on a first-come first-served basis until December 20, 2024 at 11:59 AM EST, or until funds are fully expended (whichever comes first)!

If you are a Canadian student aged 16 to 19 enrolled in secondary or post-secondary school, you can apply for a $1000 grant. This grant is for creating a project that encourages healthy living, and must take place in a school-setting, aligning with health promotion goals. This grant program encourages youth to put their ideas into action while giving back to their school with a focus on one of the following priority areas: reducing substance-related harms, positive mental health and well-being, healthy eating and nutrition or physical activity. 

For additional information, please visit PHAC’s School Health Grant for Youth webpage. To request an Application Form please reach out to PHAC directly via email at . 

We wish you the best in your grant application process!

Housing Notice to Members

Published: October 31 2024 21:15

October 30th, 2024

Dear Members,

We are writing to advise that Wasoqopa'q First Nation ("WFN) has recently obtained a judgement in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia relating to a housing matter in one of our communities.

In particular, a member of WFN has been residing on properties located on the Yarmouth Reserve without authorization since 2022. The WFN Housing By-law sets out the requirements to be a lawful resident in our communities.

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