Retail Attendant

WHO WE ARE

CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.

Imagine the excitement and ability to show off your incredible skills in a deployed environment (overseas) for six months working in a retail store for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and partner nations from across the world!

As a deployed Retail Attendant, you are not just providing retail services, but enhancing the morale and welfare of all the troops deployed. The Retail Attendant is part of an enthusiastic team of adventurous individuals who enjoys meaningful employment and contributing in a team-based environment. Excited by the opportunity to deploy as a civilian among CAF personnel abroad, you are a team player with a positive attitude in a fast-paced setting. You are able to adapt to new challenges in an ever-changing dynamic environment.

The Retail Attendant provides exceptional customer service in a retail store, to the CAF and partner nations. You prepare and serve Tim Hortons beverages, handle cash and card transactions, and interact with customers. You seek innovative ways to organize store displays, solicit feedback from customers, and stock the store shelves.

The Retail Attendant position is physically demanding due to the constant restocking of inventory, standing all day, and walking back and forth to storage areas. This role plays an important part in enhancing the morale of CAF and partner nations by assisting with recreational activities and events.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity that does not come along often!

Education, Certifications and Licenses

An acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience

Canadian citizenship

Must have a valid Canadian passport

Valid Canadian driver’s license (Class G or Class 5)

Experience

In cash handling

In operation and daily maintenance of retail equipment

In ensuring quality of products meet established standards

In retail operations

In basic retail sales record keeping

In health and safety practices

Competencies

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

Additional Qualifications Prior to Deployment

Completion of a health, dental and psychosocial assessment

Security screening

Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications

Ability to walk and lift, carry, pull/or push heavy items

• English Essential
• Bilingual (English and French) Essential with the following language profile:

Reading: None

Writing: None

Oral: Functional

Candidates meeting the Bilingual Essential requirement will be considered for all available positions (both English Essential and Bilingual Essential).

POSITION TYPE

Civilian deployment contracts are 6 month terms. Deployment start dates may take place within the next 2 years.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary: $27,935 - $30,965 for six months

Hours of work: Maximum 56 hours per week, which includes weekdays and weekends.

Tax free allowance: Possibility of up to $1,716 per month in addition to your salary (Allowance rates are based on mission/location/date).

Home Leave Travel Allowance (Vacation): Possibility of paid leave (vacation).

Accommodations and meals: Provided for duration of deployment.

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Excursions: Possibility to explore and experience the local culture and environment through activities like excursions off base.

LOCATION: Camp Adazi, Latvia

TO APPLY:

Include the following in your application:
Resume - clearly show how you met each qualification.
Support letter/email from your Senior Manager (or equivalent), confirming support for your training attendance and future deployment.

IF SUCCESSFUL – SELECTION AND TRAINING COURSE

Successful candidates will be invited to a multi-day training and selection course.

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Date: April 25, 2025 - May 4, 2025

Compensation: Fully paid attendance, including travel, accommodations and meals

Purpose: To learn more about day-to-day expectations, technical training, and an understanding of military practices.

Learn more about deployment support: Deployment Support

Have questions? Join our webinar on January 15 (English) and January 16 (French) for more information.

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and offer workplace accommodation measures during the selection process.