1. Ingeniería

Retail is the largest private
sector employer on PEI
by Stella Shepard
Company profile:
Canadian Tire
R
etail is the sale of goods and services from individuals or businesses.
Retailers are a part of an integrated system called the supply chain. Goods can be
sold at fixed locations or on-line.
The retail sector is the largest private sector employer in the province, according
to the 2013 Statistical Review. In 2013, retail revenues increased for the fourth
year in a row, with a 0.8 percent increase. Sales were valued at close to two
billion dollars.
In 2013, employment in the wholesale and retail trade sector increased by
12.4 percent from the year before, also, the sector employed 10,999 people on PEI.
Some types of retail stores on PEI
• Appliance, TV, & Electronics • Grocery • Auto Parts and Accessories
• Health Food Supplies • Baked Goods • Books • Hardware
• Building Materials & Supplies • Jewellery • Car, Boat, & Heavy Equipment
• Lawn and Garden Equipment • Computer & Software
• Luggage and Leather Goods • Convenience • Meat, Fish and Seafood Markets
• Department • Nursery and Garden Centres • Florists • Office Supplies
• Furniture • Pharmacies • Flooring • Sewing • Gas Stations
• Sports, Toys, Hobby, Games and Music • Gift, Novelty & Souvenir
General Manager
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Promoters
“With the new location, the number
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of employees increased from 136 to
Dealer, Canadian Tire, Charlottetown.
about 186,” says Cameron (Cam)
Beach, Associate Dealer of the Canadian Tire in Charlottetown. “About 50
percent of employees work full-time.”
The store’s departments include: automotive service and parts, sporting goods,
paint, toys, small appliances, decor, seasonal, garden, hunting and fishing pro
shop, and many more.
“You can expect staff turnover in retail,” says Cam. “Employees leave for
different reasons. Change is good, and it’s to be expected in the retail business.”
Training and education
“At Canadian Tire, we value higher education, and we offer various scholarships
to the student staff.
Some staff titles:
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Canadian Tire has been an icon in
Charlottetown for decades. A newly
constructed Canadian Tire store
opened in October 2014 on
20 Babineau Avenue, a short
distance from the previous location.
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Sales Associates
Department Manager
Operational Managers
Department Supervisors
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Service Managers
Licensed Technicians
Associate Buyers
Service Advisors
“Grade 12 is not required for entry-level positions. We offer in-house training
for entry-level positions. As well, employees are required to take additional
training.
“When hiring, we focus on mature workers because they have life skills that are
transferable to the retail industry.”
For a list of retail businesses on PEI, visit
www.gov.pe.ca/business/directory/chooser.php3
Recruitment strategy
Top websites to find PEI retail jobs
Apply on-line at www.canadiantire.ca. Jobs are also posted at
www.jobs.gc.ca, www.careerbeacon.com or drop by the store with a resumé.
www.jobbank.gc.ca
www.careerbeacon.com
www.islandrecruiting.com
www.EmployPEI.com
www.nextnetwork.ca/job-board/
www.workopolis.com
www.indeed.com
www.pei.jobs-open.ca
www.careerservicespe.com/index.php?page=jobboard
www.theguardian.pe.ca/PageVolante/2612/emplois?siteId=204
www.peijobs.ca
For more information about retail careers,
visit the Retail Council of Canada at www.retailcouncil.org
“We always accept resumés, and staff referrals are appreciated,” says Cam.
Hiring needs
“The most difficult job to fill is automotive service manager,” says Cam.
“October to December is the peak season when we do extra hiring. The retail
business slows down after Christmas. We start hiring in April for the busier
spring and summer months.”
Wages
“Employees with no experience start at minimum wage,” says Cam. “There is
a progression of pay raises based on the number of hours worked, job reviews,
and if staff take in-house training courses. If you want to earn more, you have to
be willing to learn.”
For the full interview, visit www.employmentjourney.com and search Canadian Tire.
For more information about Canadian Tire in Charlottetown, contact Ian Cox, General Manager, or Geoff Hyson, Operational Manager at 902-892-8584,
e-mail [email protected]
Visit www.canadiantire.ca and click Careers.
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