Are you ready to join Canada's most-shopped general merchandise retailer, with over 500 stores from coast to coast?

Canadian Tire offers customers a unique mix of products and services through three specialty categories in which the organization is the market leader - automotive parts, accessories and service; sports and leisure products; and home products.

Canadian Tire offers competitive compensation packages including; benefits, potential for profit sharing, extensive training, and career opportunities from within and across the country at the Canadian Tire Retail stores.

Summary:
The Sales Associate team member works in a fast-paced environment that involves constant interaction with customers, delivering friendly and courteous service while explaining product benefits and fulfilling customer needs. This role also involves store maintenance such as stocking shelves, merchandising and general housekeeping.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Monitor all occurrences of theft within the retail store
• Enforce all Loss Prevention policies and procedures
• Assist other departments as needed
• Uphold loss prevention programs; unannounced visits to ensure compliance, safety, and standards are being met
• Uphold policies and procedures related to security, surveillance, and loss prevention
• Oversee physical security measures
• Uphold emergency plans and help to manage response teams during emergencies

Requirements:
Candidates must hold a valid security license, and preferably have permission to work without a uniform. Those that do not have this requirement, need not apply.

• Prior experience in loss prevention or educational background in loss prevention, security or law enforcement
• 1-3 years retail experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Superior observational skills
• Working knowledge of surveillance camera controls
• Ability to recognize unsafe working environments
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
• Willingness to attend meeting and trainings to improve skills
• Knowledge of loss prevention principles, procedures, systems and safety programs
• Knowledge of sales techniques and methods used by fraudulent vendors
• Excellent communication skills

More about the position:
Potential Career Opportunities

• Next levels: Loss Prevention Supervisor, Loss Prevention Manager

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing and Walking for extended periods, often patrolling the store premises.
• Lifting and Carrying items up to 50 pounds, such as surveillance equipment or recovered stolen merchandise.
• Bending and Reaching to inspect areas and equipment.
• Ability to physically detain or restrain individuals if necessary, using appropriate techniques.
• Ability to use surveillance equipment, operate computers, and handle small tools or devices.
• Good visual acuity for monitoring surveillance footage, identifying suspicious activities, and performing detailed inspections.

Our offering includes

• Competitive compensation and benefit package
• Potential for Profit Sharing
• Employee Shopping Discounts
• Flexible work hours
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Scholarships
• Reward and Recognition Program
• A culture of performance & accountability
• A supportive and positive team environment

Background Check Requirements:
As a condition of employment, this position may be subject to the successful completion of the following pre-employment conditions:

• Employment Verification

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.