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Retail Clerks - Part Time
@ Mersey Seafoods Ltd
Bedford, Nova Scotia
Overview
Fisherman's Market International Inc. is hiring a part-time Retail Clerk at its Halifax seafood store. The clerk serves customers, prepares and packages orders, keeps displays fresh and stocked, and maintains food safety standards. The posting states a $18.50 hourly wage, variable shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays, and on-site parking.
Pay:
$18.50 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Greet and assist customers with seafood selection
- Operate cash register and process transactions
- Display, rotate and replenish seafood products
- Prepare, package and label customer orders
- Perform cleaning and sanitation duties
Requirements summary:
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Knowledge of seafood products or willingness to learn
- Dependability and punctuality
- Ability to stand, lift up to 50 lbs and work in cold, wet environments
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Retail |
| Schedule | evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Employee discount, Transit support |
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Mersey Seafoods Ltd
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Fostering sustainable ocean prosperity in Atlantic Canada for 60 years.
Full company description
Founded in 1964 in Liverpool, NS, Mersey Seafoods is one of Nova Scotia's largest privately owned seafood companies, exporting to international markets around the world. Mersey owns a fleet of four large fishing vessels harvesting northern shrimp, offshore scallops and groundfish with a modern scallop processing facility in Liverpool, NS and a cold storage facility in Country Harbour, NS. In 2019, Mersey acquired an interest in Scotia Harvest Inc., a vertically integrated seafood company based in Digby, NS with a fleet of vessels fishing scallops and groundfish and a state of the art 46,000 sq ft processing facility completed in 2021. In 2021, Mersey acquired 75 per cent ownership in Fisherman's Market International Inc., a long-standing Halifax based retailer, wholesaler, and exporter of fresh, frozen, smoked, and salted seafood as well as live and frozen Atlantic lobster. Mersey Seafoods owns two ship repair businesses with significant capabilities, Mersey Marine Limited (formerly STENPRO), located in Liverpool, NS and Shelburne Ship Repair, providing a comprehensive range of services in the marine repair sector.
- LinkedIn followers
- 750
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 53
- Reported office locations
- PO BOX 1290, Liverpool, Nova Scotia B0T 1K0, ca
- Business categories
- Aquaculture
- Warehousing
- Farming
- Logistics
- Retail
- Seafood
- Shipping
- Wholesale
- Food Processing
- Other recorded names
- Mersey Seafoods Ltd
- Mersey Seafoods Ltd.
- 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.
Founded in 1964 in Liverpool, NS, Mersey Seafoods is one of Nova Scotia's largest privately owned seafood companies, exporting to international markets around the world. Mersey owns a fleet of four large fishing vessels harvesting northern shrimp, offshore scallops and groundfish with a modern scallop processing facility in Liverpool, NS and a cold storage facility in Country Harbour, NS. In 2019, Mersey acquired…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Seafood Product Manufacturing |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Liverpool, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1964 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
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About Fisherman's Market International Inc.
Fisherman's Market is a Halifax-based retailer, wholesaler, and exporter of fresh, frozen, smoked, and salted seafood, including live and frozen Atlantic lobster. Established in 1948, we bring more than 75 years of seafood expertise to customers throughout Atlantic Canada and around the world. We work closely with local harvesters and suppliers to deliver the highest standards of quality, service, variety, and value.
We are part of the Mersey Group, a family of seafood-focused companies that includes Mersey Seafoods Ltd, Scotia Harvest Inc., Mersey Marine Ltd., Fisherman's Market International Inc., Innovative Fishery Products, and Comeau’s Sea Foods Ltd. Together, we operate under a shared vision and leadership team, providing a trusted, vertically integrated seafood supply chain from harvest to customer.
Position Summary
We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and customer-focused Retail Clerk to join our team. The Retail Clerk is responsible for providing excellent customer service while supporting daily retail store operations. This role involves assisting customers with seafood product selection, ensuring proper product display and freshness, and preparing and packaging orders accurately. The Retail Clerk must maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and product quality in accordance with company policies and food safety regulations. This position also supports sales goals by delivering knowledgeable service, maintaining a clean and organized store environment, and contributing to overall team operations in a fast-paced retail setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and assist customers in a friendly, professional, and knowledgeable manner
- Provide accurate information regarding seafood products, including preparation, storage, and handling
- Display, rotate, and replenish seafood products, ensuring freshness, quality, and visual appeal
- Prepare, package, and label customer orders accurately and efficiently
- Operate the cash register and process transactions accurately
- Assist with inventory monitoring and stock management activities
- Perform routine cleaning and sanitation duties to maintain food safety standards
- Follow company policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet sales and customer service goals
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Retail Supervisor
Core Competencies
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Knowledge of seafood products or willingness to learn
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced retail environment
- Dependability, punctuality, and professional conduct
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Frequent bending, crouching, and lifting up to 50 lbs
- Exposure to cold storage and wet environments
- Handling seafood products, including potential allergens
- Flexibility to work variable shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Pay & Benefits
- Salary $18.50 per hour
- On-site Parking
- Store discount
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