About the role
About SickKids
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
Position Description
The Retail Nutrition Associate will be responsible for providing excellent customer service and sound nutrition guidance within their scope of knowledge/training.
Here's What You'll Get To Do
- Perform standard cash register transactions proficiently and accurately according to operational procedures including cash, debit, credit card, and e-commerce transactions
- Fill orders for special diets and related equipment for customers in store and for shipment.
- Process ministry funded sales and paperwork as per guidelines
- Assist in the receiving, merchandising, and rotation of product as per guidelines
- Able to lift up to 25lbs
- Maintain efficient flow of merchandise from the stock rooms to the selling area and advise manager of any out of stock and/or shortages
- Comply with and ensure all loss prevention systems and procedures are performed according to established guidelines.
- Have a clear understanding of the operation's workflow and priorities
- Provide efficient and pleasant customer service in-store and by telephone
- Demonstrate usage of feeding pumps and equipment assembly as required
- Keep abreast of weekly changes and updates of products & store processes
Here's What You'll Need
- Minimum 1 year nutrition training in a post secondary institute is an asset.
- Prior retail experience is an asset.
- Demonstrated customer focused, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
- Ability to be patient, courteous, professional and understand and exhibit patient/customer confidentiality.
- A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion.
Here's what you'll love
- A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
- A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
- For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.
Employment Type
- Temporary contract (0.4FTE 1 year contract)
- Onsite
Our Commitment to Diversity
SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.
Accessibility & Accommodation
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
How To Apply
Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.
Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.
About The Hospital for Sick Children
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is recognized as one of the world’s foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada’s leading centre dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care, research and education. Founded in 1875 and affiliated with the University of Toronto, SickKids is one of Canada’s most research-intensive hospitals and has generated discoveries that have helped children globally.
Its mission is to provide the best in complex and specialized family-centred care; pioneer scientific and clinical advancements; share expertise; foster an academic environment that nurtures health-care professionals; and champion an accessible, comprehensive and sustainable child health system.
SickKids is a founding member of Kids Health Alliance, a network of partners working to create a high quality, consistent and coordinated approach to paediatric health care that is centred around children, youth and their families.
SickKids is proud of its vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.™
About the role
About SickKids
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
Position Description
The Retail Nutrition Associate will be responsible for providing excellent customer service and sound nutrition guidance within their scope of knowledge/training.
Here's What You'll Get To Do
- Perform standard cash register transactions proficiently and accurately according to operational procedures including cash, debit, credit card, and e-commerce transactions
- Fill orders for special diets and related equipment for customers in store and for shipment.
- Process ministry funded sales and paperwork as per guidelines
- Assist in the receiving, merchandising, and rotation of product as per guidelines
- Able to lift up to 25lbs
- Maintain efficient flow of merchandise from the stock rooms to the selling area and advise manager of any out of stock and/or shortages
- Comply with and ensure all loss prevention systems and procedures are performed according to established guidelines.
- Have a clear understanding of the operation's workflow and priorities
- Provide efficient and pleasant customer service in-store and by telephone
- Demonstrate usage of feeding pumps and equipment assembly as required
- Keep abreast of weekly changes and updates of products & store processes
Here's What You'll Need
- Minimum 1 year nutrition training in a post secondary institute is an asset.
- Prior retail experience is an asset.
- Demonstrated customer focused, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
- Ability to be patient, courteous, professional and understand and exhibit patient/customer confidentiality.
- A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion.
Here's what you'll love
- A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
- A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
- For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.
Employment Type
- Temporary contract (0.4FTE 1 year contract)
- Onsite
Our Commitment to Diversity
SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.
Accessibility & Accommodation
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
How To Apply
Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.
Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.
About The Hospital for Sick Children
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is recognized as one of the world’s foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada’s leading centre dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care, research and education. Founded in 1875 and affiliated with the University of Toronto, SickKids is one of Canada’s most research-intensive hospitals and has generated discoveries that have helped children globally.
Its mission is to provide the best in complex and specialized family-centred care; pioneer scientific and clinical advancements; share expertise; foster an academic environment that nurtures health-care professionals; and champion an accessible, comprehensive and sustainable child health system.
SickKids is a founding member of Kids Health Alliance, a network of partners working to create a high quality, consistent and coordinated approach to paediatric health care that is centred around children, youth and their families.
SickKids is proud of its vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.™