Posted 2 months ago
Retail Attendant (SUBmart)
@ University of Alberta Students' Union
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
The University of Alberta Students' Union is hiring part-time Retail Attendants for SUBmart, its campus retail store in the Students' Union Building. The work covers sales transactions, customer service, inventory and stocking, and cash counts across Monday-to-Friday shifts. Candidates need Grade 12 and must be 18 or older.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate sales, refunds and customer transactions
- Provide customer service and answer queries
- Complete inventory counts, replenishment and receiving
- Keep shelves and coolers well stocked
- Complete cash counts each shift
Requirements summary:
- Alberta Grade 12 or equivalent
- Must be 18 or older
- Retail experience is an asset
- Operate an electronic point-of-sale system
- Strong customer service skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Retail |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Students & youth |
| Education | High school (required) |
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University of Alberta Students' Union
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Full company description
The University of Alberta Students’ Union (UASU) is your student-run organization, here to represent you and improve your experience as a student, and to do advocacy on your behalf with the university, and all levels of government. Our goal is to make sure your voice as a student is heard, and that you are getting the support you need. As a member of the UASU, you have access to many services, businesses, events, resources, and job and volunteer opportunities provided by us. We provide these to support you—to help positively impact your experience at the University of Alberta.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,563
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 199
- Reported office locations
- 8900 114 St NW, 2-900 Students' Union Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G2J7, CA
- Business categories
- Advocacy
- Education
- Non Profit
- Universities
- Social Assistance
- Association
- Event Management
- Other recorded names
- University of Alberta Students' Union
- Specialties
- education
- advocacy
- and student services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
The University of Alberta Students’ Union (UASU) is your student-run organization, here to represent you and improve your experience as a student, and to do advocacy on your behalf with the university, and all levels of government. Our goal is to make sure your voice as a student is heard, and that you are getting the support you need. As a member of the UASU, you have access to many services, businesses, events…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Higher Education |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1909 |
| Specialties | educationadvocacyand student services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
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Job Description
Looking for convenient work with flexible schedule?
Come join us! We are located right at the U of A campus!
The Retail Attendant facilitates sales transactions, provides customer service, and assists in the overall operations of the Students’ Union’s retail establishment, SUBmart. We are located in the Students' Union Building on the U of A's North Campus.
We are looking for part-time Retail attendants to work the following shifts Mon-Fri:
7:00AM-1:00PM
10:00AM-2:00PM 11:00AM-3:00PMROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitate sales, refunds and other customer transactions in a retail setting.
- Provide excellent customer service, respond to customer queries, and otherwise assist customers as required.
- Assist in maintaining supplies and products by completing inventory counts, replenishment, recovery, receiving, pricing and other related tasks.
- Ensure shelves and coolers are well stocked.
- Monitor the premises, and assist in maintaining the overall condition and presentation of the premises.
- Complete cash counts and other financial counts each shift.
- Perform other job-related duties as required by management.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum Alberta Grade 12, or equivalent.
- Must be 18 years or older, as the job involves lottery ticket sales.
- Previous experience in a retail setting is a benefit.
- Ability to operate an electronic point-of-sale system, and to perform accurate financial accounting of shift activities.
- Strong customer service skills, and ability to deal effectively with the staff, students and the general public.
- Ability to work accurately, efficiently and independently.
- Preference given to University of Alberta undergraduate students.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Shift availability with at least three workdays per week is preferred.
- Shifts are determined based on staff availability, seniority, and business operating requirements.
EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The UASU’s mission is to serve, engage, and represent students. To do that well we need an organization that is representative of the students we serve. We are committed to creating a diverse environment that fosters a sense of belonging and empowerment. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This posting will remain open until suitable candidates are found.
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