Job Description:

Do you enjoy physical work, and want to make a visible impact? Would you like to work for one of Canada’s most iconic and trusted companies? We’re 100 years young and we need your muscle and technical skills to help transform our store!

Job Summary

The Store Renovation Project Associate / Merchandiser plays a critical role in the physical transformation and layout optimization of our store as we go through a renovation. This is a hands-on position. Your primary focus will be (but not limited to) dismantling old layouts, assembling commercial shelving units, installing structural signage, executing floor plans and following instructions from Management.

Position Details

- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week (5 x 8-hour shifts).
- Standard Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00-4:30, but flexibility is required to work weekends (and potential overnight shifts) based on project and business needs.

Responsibilities

- Fixture Assembly & Installation: Build, move, level, and secure heavy-duty metal shelving units, racks, and industrial display fixtures.
- Planogram Execution: Read and interpret technical store layouts (Planograms/POGs) to build displays exactly to blueprint specifications.
- Physical Demolition & Setup: Tear down existing store sections, relocate bulk materials, and prepare the floor for new structural layouts.
- Signage & Heavy Merchandising: Install overhead store signage and execute the initial, high-volume product setups on newly built displays.
- Safety & Organization: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area. Follow all Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- Equipment Operation: Safely operate Work Assist Vehicles (WAVs) to move fixtures and materials at heights.





Requirements / Skills

- Physical Stamina: Ability to meet demanding physical job requirements, including heavy lifting, carrying, bending, reaching, and standing for 8-hour shifts.
- Comfort with Heights: Must be comfortable working at heights of up to 17 feet on ladders and lifts.
- Mechanical Aptitude: Experience using basic hand and power tools; ability to assemble complex flat-pack fixtures and commercial shelving.
- Spatial & Blueprint Literacy: Strong visual/spatial ability; experience reading planograms (POG) or assembly diagrams is a major asset.
- Machine Operation: Must be willing and able to learn to operate WAVs (Work Assist Vehicles).
- Reliability & Drive: A positive, reliable, and team-oriented attitude with the grit to handle a rapid-paced, labor-intensive environment.
- Logistics: Valid Driver’s License required. High school diploma considered an asset.

Why work with us?

- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Ongoing training and learning opportunities
- Employee Points System
- Diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace
- Scholarship opportunities
- Group benefits plan (conditions apply)
- On-site parking
- Public transportation nearby
- Employer actively involved in the local community
- Working for a locally owned business

Our store is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging by providing a workplace free from barriers, where opportunities are based on ability. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees. If contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations required throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Location:

- Cochrane, AB (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Store Renovation Project Associate / Merchandiser (Canada)
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