Retail Sales Associate Part Time - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Retail Sales Associate Part Time - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate creates meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower teams with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a culture of belonging and recognition. Make a meaningful impact daily—helping choose a first fish, celebrating pet birthdays, or seeing smiles after grooms. Join a team that cherishes diversity and delivers moments that matter.
Role Overview
As a Part-Time Retail Sales Associate (Pet Associate) in Calgary, Alberta, you'll engage pet parents and pets, uphold company vision, ensure store cleanliness, pet safety, and direct pet care. This entry-level role offers flexibility, pet interaction, and career growth in a dynamic retail environment with live animals.
Essential Physical Demands
Stand, walk, climb ladders, lift 50 lbs frequently (team lift 100+ lbs), handle pets in moderate noise/wet conditions with pet hair. Depth perception required; accommodations available.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional pet parent experiences in-person, phone, register, online; greet and answer questions.
- Prepare online orders for seamless pick-up.
- Provide pet healthcare: feed, water, clean habitats (birds, reptiles, small animals, fish); administer vet-directed meds.
- Maintain cleanliness, face/fill products, stage new items, support pricing/promotions.
- Sell merchandise/services/live pets, promote events like adoptions and Treats.
- Ensure safety; handle sick/injured pets, transport to vet if needed.
- Assist across store areas; follow policies.
Experience & Skills
No prior experience required—pet passion is key! Need strong communication, schedule flexibility (evenings/weekends/holidays), composure under pressure. Ideal for animal lovers seeking retail/customer service roles.
Benefits
- Paid weekly for reliable income.
- Health & wellness benefits*.
- Group RRSP with company match.
- Paid time off (full-time).
- Associate discounts on pet products.
- Tuition assistance.
- Career pathing and development.
*Benefits vary by role/location. Part-time position at Calgary store.
Locations
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Salary
28,000 - 34,000 CAD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Customer service excellenceintermediate
- Pet care and handlingintermediate
- Retail sales and merchandisingintermediate
- Inventory managementintermediate
- Team collaborationintermediate
- Multitasking under pressureintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (experience)
- Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure (experience)
- Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs and handle live animals (experience)
- Passion for pets and customer experience (experience)
Responsibilities
- Engage pet parents in-store, phone, register, and online for positive experiences
- Care for store pets including feeding, cleaning habitats, and administering medications
- Maintain store cleanliness, stock products, and execute price changes
- Recommend merchandise, services, and live pets while promoting events
- Ensure pet safety, handle sick pets, and support all store areas as needed
Benefits
- general: Paid weekly
- general: Health & wellness benefits
- general: Group RRSP with company match
- general: Paid time off for full-time associates
- general: Associate discounts
- general: Tuition assistance
- general: Career pathing and development opportunities
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Retail Sales Associate Part Time - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Retail Sales Associate Part Time - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate creates meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower teams with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a culture of belonging and recognition. Make a meaningful impact daily—helping choose a first fish, celebrating pet birthdays, or seeing smiles after grooms. Join a team that cherishes diversity and delivers moments that matter.
Role Overview
As a Part-Time Retail Sales Associate (Pet Associate) in Calgary, Alberta, you'll engage pet parents and pets, uphold company vision, ensure store cleanliness, pet safety, and direct pet care. This entry-level role offers flexibility, pet interaction, and career growth in a dynamic retail environment with live animals.
Essential Physical Demands
Stand, walk, climb ladders, lift 50 lbs frequently (team lift 100+ lbs), handle pets in moderate noise/wet conditions with pet hair. Depth perception required; accommodations available.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional pet parent experiences in-person, phone, register, online; greet and answer questions.
- Prepare online orders for seamless pick-up.
- Provide pet healthcare: feed, water, clean habitats (birds, reptiles, small animals, fish); administer vet-directed meds.
- Maintain cleanliness, face/fill products, stage new items, support pricing/promotions.
- Sell merchandise/services/live pets, promote events like adoptions and Treats.
- Ensure safety; handle sick/injured pets, transport to vet if needed.
- Assist across store areas; follow policies.
Experience & Skills
No prior experience required—pet passion is key! Need strong communication, schedule flexibility (evenings/weekends/holidays), composure under pressure. Ideal for animal lovers seeking retail/customer service roles.
Benefits
- Paid weekly for reliable income.
- Health & wellness benefits*.
- Group RRSP with company match.
- Paid time off (full-time).
- Associate discounts on pet products.
- Tuition assistance.
- Career pathing and development.
*Benefits vary by role/location. Part-time position at Calgary store.
Locations
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Salary
28,000 - 34,000 CAD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Customer service excellenceintermediate
- Pet care and handlingintermediate
- Retail sales and merchandisingintermediate
- Inventory managementintermediate
- Team collaborationintermediate
- Multitasking under pressureintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (experience)
- Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure (experience)
- Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs and handle live animals (experience)
- Passion for pets and customer experience (experience)
Responsibilities
- Engage pet parents in-store, phone, register, and online for positive experiences
- Care for store pets including feeding, cleaning habitats, and administering medications
- Maintain store cleanliness, stock products, and execute price changes
- Recommend merchandise, services, and live pets while promoting events
- Ensure pet safety, handle sick pets, and support all store areas as needed
Benefits
- general: Paid weekly
- general: Health & wellness benefits
- general: Group RRSP with company match
- general: Paid time off for full-time associates
- general: Associate discounts
- general: Tuition assistance
- general: Career pathing and development opportunities
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Retail Sales Associate Part Time - Careers at PetSmart @ PetSmart.
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