Retail Sales Associate Summer Student Contract

LCDS is hiring a Contract Part-time Retail Sales Associate to join our team this summer at the Olde Post Office Gift Shoppe in Petrolia!

Hiring for this position is subject to the Canada Summer Job Program funding.

The successful candidate will assist with sales and administrative tasks such as:

• Providing customer service
• Completing inventory
• Accepting and pricing products
• Restocking merchandise and creating displays
• Processing point of sale
• Ensuring health and safety within the retail store

The candidate will assist customers to find products and provide information to customers about merchandise for sale. The candidate will serve ice cream products as required.

The candidate should have excellent customer service skills and be able to respond promptly to customer needs and requests for service or assistance. They should also have strong communication and interpersonal skills and an understanding of health & safety practices.

If the Canada Summer Jobs funding is not approved the eligible criteria is:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Food Handlers Certificate required (or willing to obtain)

Compensation and Scheduling:

• $17.60 per hour
• Contract Part-time: up to 30 hours per week
• Position from approximately May 11 2026 - August 30 2026

What we offer:

• Corporate Retail Mobility and Entertainment Discounts
• Training and Development Opportunities

Application deadline: April 22 2026

Requirements of the Canada Summer Jobs Program for this position:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
• Be a Canadian citizen permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

About LCDS:

Lambton County Developmental Services started back in 1955 when a group of parents whose children with developmental disabilities came together while dreaming of a life without limitation for their loved ones. We focus on ability respecting that each persons life and path are unique; one person at a time!

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LCDS is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusiveness in our organization and in our recruitment process. If you are contacted by LCDS regarding a job opportunity please advise if you require accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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