Associate or Clerk or Cashier Jobs in Ontario

An Associate, Clerk, or Cashier in the retail industry plays a crucial role in enhancing customer experience, managing transactions, and ensuring smooth operations of the store. Their responsibilities include greeting customers, addressing inquiries, providing product information, and facilitating purchases. They are often the first point of contact for customers, hence, excellent customer service skills are essential. They should also possess basic math skills for handling cash, as well as proficiency in using point-of-sale (POS) systems. Knowledge about the store's products and the ability to communicate effectively are also key. Depending on the establishment, cash handling or food handling certifications may be required.

Prior to becoming an Associate, Clerk, or Cashier, an individual might hold roles such as Sales Assistant, Stock Associate, or Customer Service Representative. These roles would provide them with valuable experience in dealing with customers, managing merchandise, and understanding the retail environment. Furthermore, these positions help in developing the necessary skills like attention to detail, patience, and multitasking, which are crucial for succeeding in the role of an Associate, Clerk, or Cashier in the retail industry.

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Associate Category Advisor Manager

  • Bolton, ON
  • 6 hours ago
  • Bolton, ON
  • 6 hours ago

Job Description: The Associate Category Advisor Manager is accountable for the understanding and analysis of the category and providing objective, strategic and tactical category insights and...

Retail Store Associate Part Time Marshalls-Burlington Power Centre

  • Burlington, ON
  • 6 hours ago
  • Burlington, ON
  • 6 hours ago

Marshalls At TJX Canada, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. Youll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and...

Retail Sales Associates

  • Oshawa, ON
  • 6 hours ago
  • Oshawa, ON
  • 6 hours ago

Marshalls At TJX Canada, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. Youll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and...

Retail Store Associate Full Time Winners/HomSense

  • Thunder Bay, ON
  • 6 hours ago
  • Thunder Bay, ON
  • 6 hours ago

TJX Canada At TJX Canada, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. Youll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and...

Route Sales Representative - Brockville/Cornwall

  • Brockville, ON
  • 6 hours ago
  • Brockville, ON
  • 6 hours ago

Overview As a Route Sales Representative at Frito Lay Canada, there are two main accountabilities: (1) selling and developing the business and (2) servicing customers through delivery and...

(CAN) Dairy Frozen Associate

  • Oshawa, ON
  • 6 hours ago
  • Oshawa, ON
  • 6 hours ago

... Working as a Dairy/ Frozen Associate at Walmart Canada is a great way to develop your skills in the retail industry. A Dairy/ Frozen Associate provides exemplary customer service by adhering...

(CAN) Grocery Associate

  • Oakville, ON
  • 6 hours ago
  • Oakville, ON
  • 6 hours ago

... Working as a Grocery Associate at Walmart Canada is a great way to develop your skills in the retail industry. A Grocery Associate provides exemplary customer service by adhering to the basic...

Computer Sales Associate (Part Time)

  • Newmarket, ON
  • 6 hours ago
  • Newmarket, ON
  • 6 hours ago

Are you passionate about working with people and technology? We are hiring immediately for a Sales Associate, which we call an Advisor at Best Buy. As a Sales Associate, you will be the face of...

(CAN) Overnight Associate

  • Fort Frances, ON
  • 6 hours ago
  • Fort Frances, ON
  • 6 hours ago

... To provide customer service by completing assigned tasks relating to receiving and the flow of merchandise through to the sales floor. This will be accomplished by unloading trailers, pulling...

Overnight Associate

  • Barrie, ON
  • 6 hours ago
  • Barrie, ON
  • 6 hours ago

... To provide customer service by completing assigned tasks relating to receiving and the flow of merchandise through to the sales floor. This will be accomplished by unloading trailers, pulling...

Meat Associate

  • Orleans, ON
  • 6 hours ago
  • Orleans, ON
  • 6 hours ago

... Working as a Meat Associate at Walmart Canada is a great way to develop your skills in the retail industry. A Meat Associate provides exemplary customer service by adhering to the basic...

Inside Sales Representative

  • Toronto, ON
  • 7 hours ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 7 hours ago

ThinkOn Australia is expanding its Sales team and seeking a Melbourne based Inside Sales Representative. Reporting to the Director of Sales, APAC, the Inside Sales Representative is responsible...

Store Associate

  • Milton, ON
  • 7 hours ago
  • Milton, ON
  • 7 hours ago

This position is essential to the success of our retail stores. Store associates work closely with wholesale and retail customers to determine their needs, answer their questions about...

Sales Associate - Seasonal

  • Toronto, ON
  • 7 hours ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 7 hours ago

Position: Seasonal Retail Sales Associate (Part-Time) - Contract (May 1, 2025 – September 1, 2025) Facility: Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada Job Purpose: The Retail Sales Associate is responsible for...

Seasonal Sales Associate

  • Vaughan, ON
  • 9 hours ago
  • Vaughan, ON
  • 9 hours ago

messages according to UA Service Model Incorporate product knowledge into selling process by participating in training Retail Operations Maintain standards covering merchandise and floor sets Comply...

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Salary for Associate or Clerk or Cashier Jobs in Ontario

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRetail research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Associate or Clerk or Cashiers in Ontario offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
37.2%
High School or GED
26.4%
Associate's Degree
12.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
Master's Degree
8.9%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Associate or Clerk or Cashiers in Ontario
None
39.8%
Less than 1 year
35.6%
8-10 years
9.8%
1-2 years
7.3%
2-4 years
6.9%
4-6 years
0.7%


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