Student Assistant - Sales Associates (Up to 5 Positions) - Bookstore - Ancillary Services

Competition Number:
19S25
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Book Store - Ancillary Services
Position:
Student Assistant - Sales Associates (Up to 5 Positions)
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 20 hours per week for May 2025 to May 2026 termUp to 37.5 hours per week for May to September 2025 Term
Salary:

$16.00 per hour plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

May 2025 to may 2026 ( with the possibility of extension depending on student eligibility and performance)

May 2025 to September 2025 ( with possibility off extension depending on  student eligibility and performance)

The UPEI Bookstore is seeking applicants for the positions of Student Sales Associates.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Handle cash and operate point-of-sale terminal, refunds and exchanges

  • Wait on customers

  • Restock inventory 

  • Other related duties

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Retail related experience would be an asset

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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