Student Assistant - Sales Associate (Up to 5 Positions) - Bookstore - Ancillary Services

Competition Number:
16S26
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Bookstore - Ancillary Services
Position:
Student Assistant - Sales Associate
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 37.5 hours per week for May - September 2026 term. Up to 20 hours per week for September 2026 - May 2027 term
Salary:

$17.00 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

May - September 2026 (with the possibility of extension depending on student eligibility and performance) September 2026 - May 2027 (with possibility of extension depending on student eligibility and performance)
 

The UPEI Bookstore is seeking applicants for the position of Student Assistant - Sales Associates.

Up to 2 vacant positions: May 2026 to September 2026 (Up to 37.5 hrs/week)

Up to 5 vacant positions: September 2026 to May 2027 (Up to 20 hrs/week)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Handle cash and operate point-of-sale terminal, refunds and exchanges
  • Wait on customers
  • Restock inventory
  • Other related duties

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be a current UPEI student
  • Must be a self-starter, detail-oriented, enthusiastic
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Reliability and dependability are a must
  • Have a strong customer-service orientation
  • Retail-related experience would be an asset

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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