Retail Clerk - Key Holder 2026-07
About the role
Community Living Hamilton (CLH), a busy and vibrant organization that supports 1,600 adults and children with diverse abilities thrive in the community. We have openings for the role of aRegular, Part-Time Retail Clerk – Key Holderin ourDrop N Shopstore within our agency.
ORGANIZATION PROFILE– CLH is the region’s largest service provider for individuals with developmental disabilities such as Down Syndrome and Autism. We are dedicated to helping them achieve their full potential, be included in our community, and, ultimately, build great lives.
This is an exciting time to join Community Living Hamilton. We have redefined our Mission, Vision, and new Values and are in the process of establishing a new strategic plan for the next three to five years. We offer widely recognized expertise and serve more than 1,600 people with special needs every year – from children to aging seniors. We offer community participation programs, residential services, respite services, employment supports, and services designed for children.
Pay rate :18.69 This is an existing vacancy
Responsibilities
To provide customer service to patrons in a retail environment responding to customer complaints and feedback and maintaining a professional and welcoming retail atmosphere.
- Provide a safe and welcoming retail environment
- Handle cashier responsibilities
- Open and close store
- Organize and clean store, based on federal, provincial and public health directives
- Set up displays
- Receive donations
- Process donations by loading/unloading, sorting, packing, hanging, pricing, and storing donations
- Sort, process and replenish merchandise
- Strong communication, leadership skills and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to quality service and standards
- Excellent customer service abilities
- Ability to work both independently and in a team
- Creative problem solving
- Contribute to meeting store sales targets
- Provide efficient courteous customer service
- Superb conflict resolution skills
Qualifications
- 3-5 years Retail sales experience. Thrift store experience is an asset
- Positive attitude and a true appreciation for diverse abilities
- Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination
- Valid Police record check
- Fluency in a language other than English preferred
- Experience with diverse client groups preferred (age, culture, program type, etc.).
- Additional formal training in additional topics relevant to the position strongly preferred (Mental Health, ASD training)
Core Competencies
**Advocating for Others:**Helping build understanding and awareness to remove barriers and achieve inclusion.
**Working with Others:**Communicating to reach understanding in others and yourself and then working together to meet shared goals.
**Creativity, Problem Solving & Decision Making:**Understanding a situation, exploring options and making the best choice to achieve success.
**Helping Others Achieve:**Providing support and guidance to others, building on strengths and encouraging others to work towards their goals.
**Initiative:**Taking the action needed to follow through on plans and act on opportunities and address concerns.
**Interpersonal Relationships & Respect:**Dealing with people in a sensitive and respectful manner. Listening & understanding perspectives.
**Resilience:**Continuing on, even in difficult situations and being willing to take a stand for what is right.
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About Community Living
Community Living Toronto has been a source of support for people with an intellectual disability and their families since 1948. We offer a wide range of services including respite, person-directed planning, employment supports, residential programs, and community-based activities. We are proud to support over 4,000 individuals and their families in 80+ locations across Toronto.
The “community living movement” began with families who wanted their children to live in the community, rather than institutions. Today, we continue to advocate for inclusive communities and support the rights and choices of people with an intellectual disability.
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Retail Clerk - Key Holder 2026-07
About the role
Community Living Hamilton (CLH), a busy and vibrant organization that supports 1,600 adults and children with diverse abilities thrive in the community. We have openings for the role of aRegular, Part-Time Retail Clerk – Key Holderin ourDrop N Shopstore within our agency.
ORGANIZATION PROFILE– CLH is the region’s largest service provider for individuals with developmental disabilities such as Down Syndrome and Autism. We are dedicated to helping them achieve their full potential, be included in our community, and, ultimately, build great lives.
This is an exciting time to join Community Living Hamilton. We have redefined our Mission, Vision, and new Values and are in the process of establishing a new strategic plan for the next three to five years. We offer widely recognized expertise and serve more than 1,600 people with special needs every year – from children to aging seniors. We offer community participation programs, residential services, respite services, employment supports, and services designed for children.
Pay rate :18.69 This is an existing vacancy
Responsibilities
To provide customer service to patrons in a retail environment responding to customer complaints and feedback and maintaining a professional and welcoming retail atmosphere.
- Provide a safe and welcoming retail environment
- Handle cashier responsibilities
- Open and close store
- Organize and clean store, based on federal, provincial and public health directives
- Set up displays
- Receive donations
- Process donations by loading/unloading, sorting, packing, hanging, pricing, and storing donations
- Sort, process and replenish merchandise
- Strong communication, leadership skills and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to quality service and standards
- Excellent customer service abilities
- Ability to work both independently and in a team
- Creative problem solving
- Contribute to meeting store sales targets
- Provide efficient courteous customer service
- Superb conflict resolution skills
Qualifications
- 3-5 years Retail sales experience. Thrift store experience is an asset
- Positive attitude and a true appreciation for diverse abilities
- Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination
- Valid Police record check
- Fluency in a language other than English preferred
- Experience with diverse client groups preferred (age, culture, program type, etc.).
- Additional formal training in additional topics relevant to the position strongly preferred (Mental Health, ASD training)
Core Competencies
**Advocating for Others:**Helping build understanding and awareness to remove barriers and achieve inclusion.
**Working with Others:**Communicating to reach understanding in others and yourself and then working together to meet shared goals.
**Creativity, Problem Solving & Decision Making:**Understanding a situation, exploring options and making the best choice to achieve success.
**Helping Others Achieve:**Providing support and guidance to others, building on strengths and encouraging others to work towards their goals.
**Initiative:**Taking the action needed to follow through on plans and act on opportunities and address concerns.
**Interpersonal Relationships & Respect:**Dealing with people in a sensitive and respectful manner. Listening & understanding perspectives.
**Resilience:**Continuing on, even in difficult situations and being willing to take a stand for what is right.
i4G9LMTXWn
About Community Living
Community Living Toronto has been a source of support for people with an intellectual disability and their families since 1948. We offer a wide range of services including respite, person-directed planning, employment supports, residential programs, and community-based activities. We are proud to support over 4,000 individuals and their families in 80+ locations across Toronto.
The “community living movement” began with families who wanted their children to live in the community, rather than institutions. Today, we continue to advocate for inclusive communities and support the rights and choices of people with an intellectual disability.