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Seasonal Sales Associate
@ Mind Games
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Mind Games, a specialty retailer of games, puzzles and toys, is hiring a seasonal sales associate at its St. Laurent store in Ottawa. The role covers customer help, POS transactions, restocking and displays during the busy season. The posting states $17.95 per hour, a new position, and flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Pay:
$17.95 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Greet customers and recommend games and toys
- Operate POS and process payments
- Restock shelves and maintain product displays
- Support sales goals and loss-prevention practices
- Assist with receiving merchandise and inventory accuracy
Requirements summary:
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Dependable, punctual and team-oriented
- Previous retail or sales experience is an asset
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Availability for evenings, weekends and holidays
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-18
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Retail |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 20 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (preferred) |
| Perks mentioned | Employee discount |
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Mind Games
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The Shop for Creative Minds at Play
Full company description
Mind Games is North America's leading specialty retailer of games, collectibles, and creative entertainment. With over 33 locations across Canada and the United States, we offer a thoughtfully curated selection of board games, puzzles, trading cards, collectibles, and trend-driven products designed to inspire connection, discovery, and play.
- LinkedIn followers
- 510
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 28
- Reported office locations
- Unit 1 - 380 Bentley Street, Markham, Ontario L3R3L2, CA
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- 7000 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, Maryland 21076, US
- Other recorded names
- Mind Games
- Mind Games USA
- Specialties
- Toys & Games
- Action Figures
- Funko POp
- Family Games
- Educational Toys & Games
- Board Games
- Strategy Games
- Jigsaw Puzzles
- 3D Puzzles
- Plush Toys
- RC Cars
- Traditional Games
- Card Games
- Gift and Decoration
- and Adult Party Games
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Mind Games is North America's leading specialty retailer of games, collectibles, and creative entertainment. With over 33 locations across Canada and the United States, we offer a thoughtfully curated selection of board games, puzzles, trading cards, collectibles, and trend-driven products designed to inspire connection, discovery, and play.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Markham, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1993 |
| Specialties | Toys & GamesAction FiguresFunko POpFamily GamesEducational Toys & GamesBoard GamesStrategy GamesJigsaw Puzzles3D PuzzlesPlush Toys |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 17 |
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Seasonal Sales Associate – St. Laurent, Ottawa
About Mind Games
Mind Games is North America’s premier specialty retailer, “Where Creative Minds Come to Play”!
Our stores are filled with games, puzzles, and toys for every age and occasion. We create experiences, spark creativity, and help people explore hobbies and interests they love.
We’re looking for motivated, reliable, and energetic team members to join us as Seasonal Sales Associates. You’ll assist customers in finding the perfect products, support daily store operations, and help create a welcoming and enjoyable shopping experience during our busy season.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Greet customers, answer questions, and recommend products based on their needs.
Operate the POS system, accurately process payments, and issue receipts.
Keep the store neat and organized, restock shelves, and maintain attractive product displays.
Develop product knowledge to provide helpful guidance on games, toys, puzzles, and collectibles.
Support daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals.
Assist with receiving merchandise, replenishing stock, and maintaining inventory accuracy.
Follow company policies, cash-handling procedures, and loss-prevention practices.
Work collaboratively with the team to support customers during busy periods.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
You are best suited for this role if you have the following qualifications and skills:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous sales, customer service, or retail experience is an asset.
Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Dependable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Passion for or knowledge of pop culture, board games, toys, and puzzles is a plus.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods and lift up to 20 pounds, with accommodation where required.
Availability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays throughout the seasonal period.
Employment Type: Seasonal
Pay Rate: $17.95 per hour
This is a new position.
Benefits:
Employee discount on games, puzzles, and toys
Casual dress environment
Opportunity to gain retail experience and develop customer service skills
A fun, creative workplace surrounded by products and people you love
Store Location: St. Laurent – Unit 145, 1200 St. Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, ON
Mind Games is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without discrimination based on any characteristic protected under applicable human rights legislation.
Mind Games is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of recruitment or selection, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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