Portage College Job Opportunity – Retail Assistant
Portage College has an exciting opportunity for a Retail
Assistant. Reposting to the Bookstore Supervisor, this position
assists with day-to-day operations of the bookstore.
Responsibilities include:
• Provide customer service to students, staff, and the
general public, responding to general and campus related
inquiries.
• Open and close Bookstore through cash outs.
• Prepare and reconcile month end.
• Maintain office supplies for all Portage College campuses.
• Asist with textbook orders and prepare books for delivery
to community campuses.
• Track sales and inventory using Shopify.
• Maintain display cabinets throughout the College.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• High school diploma plus several years of retail experience.
• Experience using Point of Sales systems. Direct experience
with Shopify is considered an asset.
• Must be proficient with computers, especially MS Office.
• Strong skills in organization, data entry and customer
service.
• Effective communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and provide
sound decision making.
• Successful applicant will be required to provide a current
police information check.
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Portage College Job Opportunity – Retail Assistant
Portage College has an exciting opportunity for a Retail
Assistant. Reposting to the Bookstore Supervisor, this position
assists with day-to-day operations of the bookstore.
Responsibilities include:
• Provide customer service to students, staff, and the
general public, responding to general and campus related
inquiries.
• Open and close Bookstore through cash outs.
• Prepare and reconcile month end.
• Maintain office supplies for all Portage College campuses.
• Asist with textbook orders and prepare books for delivery
to community campuses.
• Track sales and inventory using Shopify.
• Maintain display cabinets throughout the College.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• High school diploma plus several years of retail experience.
• Experience using Point of Sales systems. Direct experience
with Shopify is considered an asset.
• Must be proficient with computers, especially MS Office.
• Strong skills in organization, data entry and customer
service.
• Effective communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and provide
sound decision making.
• Successful applicant will be required to provide a current
police information check.












