Sporting Goods Clerk

Job summary

The Sporting Goods Clerk is responsible for providing legendary customer service and assisting guests with product selection in hunting, fishing, and outdoor adventure merchandise. They must also maintain an organized department, manage inventory, and adhere to all safety and government regulations regarding firearms and ammunition.

Job details

Lake Country Co-op invites applications for the position of Full-Time Sporting Goods Clerk (40 hours/week) at our Home Centre location in Nipawin, Saskatchewan. Who We Are: Lake Country Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we are built on a foundation of honesty, innovation, responsibility, and respect—values that shape how we work, how we serve, and how we grow. We believe in working together to deliver exceptional experiences for our members and guests, strengthen the success of our communities, and reinvest in sustainable growth that benefits everyone. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring the Lake Country Co-op brand to life, visit us at www.lakecountryco-op.crs. Reporting to the Hardware Team Leader, responsibilities for this position include the following: • Demonstrate the behaviours and actions to support Lake Country Co-operative’s vision, mission, and safety principles to make a difference in members’ lives, with a strong customer-focused approach. • Provide legendary service through various touch points and communication channels. • Assist guests on the sales floor with product selection in hunting, fishing, and outdoor adventure merchandise. • Build and foster strong customer relationships that drive long-term loyalty and satisfaction. • Remain current with government regulations, product knowledge, and best practices surrounding firearms & firearm safety, ammunition types/uses/varieties, fishing, tackle, and archery. • Follow all procedures with relation to sales of firearms, completing all documentation with precision. • Receive, price, and display merchandise in an attractive manner. • Maintain a well-organized department by tidying and cleaning shelves, displays, and keeping aisles free of debris. • Support and follow Asset Protection and Safety Management systems, policies, and procedures. • Perform other duties as assigned. Why It Matters: Lake Country Co-op Gas Bars are the first choice for convenience in Prince Albert. Lake Country Co-op provides a range of products and services to support our over 54,680 member-owners in 20 different communities throughout North Central Saskatchewan in the areas of Food, Pharmacy, Convenience Store, Home and Building Solutions, Ag products, Petroleum, Food Services, and Wine, Spirits and Beer. Through continuous innovation, strong collaborations with local organizations, and annual sales of $700 million, we continue to help build, fuel, feed, and grow our communities together. Our goal is to work together and build stronger, more vibrant communities where everyone can thrive. Who You Are: You are looking for a career in Customer Service and meet the following: • Experience in customer service and sales is required; personal familiarity and knowledge of outdoor sports is preferred. • Strongly service-oriented, motivated, and capable of assisting customers in a courteous manner. • Proven ability to establish and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers. • Honest, trustworthy, results-oriented, and proud of the work that you do. • Well-organized and capable of attaining a high level of production, with a minimum amount of supervision. • Able to work in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment. • Able to fulfill physical job requirements, including standing and lifting 20 to 25lbs regularly. • Possess a flexible work schedule, including days, weekends, and holidays. Our Lake Country Co-op team members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our team members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop, and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation. At Lake Country Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. 306.953.2061 | HABS #2026-047

What you’ll do

The Sporting Goods Clerk is responsible for providing legendary customer service and assisting guests with product selection in hunting, fishing, and outdoor adventure merchandise. They must also maintain an organized department, manage inventory, and adhere to all safety and government regulations regarding firearms and ammunition.

Requirements

Candidates must have experience in customer service and sales, with a strong preference for personal familiarity with outdoor sports. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, lift 20-25 lbs, and maintain a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employer-contributed pension plan
• Learning opportunities

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Product Knowledge · Preferred
• Sales · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer service
• Sales
• Product knowledge
• Firearm safety
• Hunting merchandise
• Fishing tackle
• Archery
• Relationship building
• Inventory management
• Merchandising
• Safety management
• Communication
• Organization
• Asset protection
• Product Knowledge
• Communication Channels
• Asset Protection
• Customer Service
• Cooperation
• Food Services
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Safety Standards
• Safety Management Systems
• Trustworthiness
• Teamwork
• Honesty

Job areas

• Retail
• Customer Service & Support
• Sports & Recreation
• Sales
• Sporting Goods Manager
• Retail Sales Associate (General)
• Shop Sales Assistants
• Retail Salespersons

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