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Sales Associate

@ Toronto Refugee Hiring Event

Toronto, Ontario

On-siteFull-time
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Overview

Staples Canada is hiring Sales Associates for a full-time role at its Keele Street store in Toronto, part of a refugee hiring event. The work centres on selling furniture, technology and supplies, handling POS transactions and keeping the store clean and merchandised. Pay is $18.05 to $18.90 per hour. Applications for this event are now closed.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve customers and sell furniture, technology and supplies
  • Process transactions on the POS system, including shipping
  • Meet sales and margin goals with store leaders
  • Maintain merchandising, signage and store cleanliness standards
  • De-escalate complex customer situations or refer to a manager

Requirements summary:

  • 3 months to 1 year of retail experience (preferred)
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team

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2026-11-04
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentRetail
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
Perks mentionedFlexible hours, Retirement plan, Employee discount

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Job description

Toronto Refugee Hiring Event | November 3, 2026 | Don Mills, Toronto

Applications Are Now Closed

Thank you for your interest in the Toronto Refugee Hiring Event.

Please note that applications for all positions are now closed, and we are no longer accepting new applications. We kindly ask that you do not submit any further applications.

We appreciate your interest !

This Position is with Staples Canada

Locations: 542 Keele Street, Toronto, ON, M6N3E2, CA

Posted Salary/Rate: $18.05 - $18.90

Some of what you will do

  • Deliver exceptional customer service and enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.

  • Drive sales in the furniture, technology and supplies areas of the store.

  • Set and achieve sales and margin goals with store leaders.

  • Ensure operational excellence and uphold store brand standards.

  • Support all merchandising and signage standards including planograms and stocking.

  • Maintain Health & Safety, Asset Protection, and Privacy Policies.

Specifically, you will

  • Engage with and sell to all our customers by offering tailored products and services using all tools and techniques available in our selling model to anticipate and meet future customer needs.

  • Handle transactions using the Point of Sale (POS) system, including shipping transactions and marketing tools to convert customers.

  • Calmly de-escalate and assist in complex customer situations to ensure their concerns are addressed effectively or refer to a manager/supervisor.

  • Maintain a clean and safe store environment by performing tasks like dusting, front-facing products, and ensuring demo units are clean and functional.

Some of what you need

  • 3 months to 1 year of prior retail experience (preferred).

  • Strong customer service and communication skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Some of what you will get

  • Associate Discount

  • Flexible Benefit Plans

  • Group RRSP Program

  • Learning and Development Programs

  • Associate Recognition Programs

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