Ambrose University is looking for a friendly, organized, and customer-focused Retail Store Assistant to join the Lions’ Store team.

If you enjoy connecting with people, keeping things organized, creating inviting retail displays, and contributing ideas to promotions and social media, this could be a great opportunity to become part of the Ambrose community.

Working closely with the Store Manager, the Retail Store Assistant helps create an excellent experience for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and community members. You will support the day-to-day operation of the campus store, including customer service, inventory, merchandising, eCommerce orders, textbook services, promotions, and campus events.

This is a part time hourly position working up to 20 hours per week.

The position operates for approximately 10.5 months each year, from August 1 to June 15, with unpaid time off from June 16 to July 31.

What You’ll Do In this role, you will:

- Create a welcoming and positive experience for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and community members
- Support daily store operations, including stocking, organizing, merchandising, and maintaining an inviting retail environment
- Assist with textbook purchasing, returns, and the textbook buyback program
- Receive, organize, and maintain inventory for books, apparel, and general merchandise
- Prepare and fulfill eCommerce orders for customer pickup or shipment
- Help instructors and students access eText resources through the eBook program
- Contribute to website updates, social media content, and digital marketing activities
- Support promotions, Convocation, pop-up shops, and other seasonal or campus events
- Work collaboratively with the Store Manager on ordering, promotions, merchandising, and Lions’ Store brand activities




- Help identify opportunities to improve the customer experience and day-to-day operation of the store

What You Bring
- Undergraduate degree
- Retail and/or customer service experience is an asset
- Experience with social media, Canva, content creation, photography, or photoshoots is an asset
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills
- A personable, confident, and professional approach to customer interaction
- Ability to organize inventory, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365
- Ability to safely lift 30+ lbs

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Are
- Aligned with Ambrose University’s mission and Statement of Faith
- Positive, approachable, and genuinely service-oriented
- Comfortable taking initiative and contributing as part of a collaborative team
- Organized and able to adapt when priorities change
- Effective in a busy, customer-facing environment
- Dependable and committed to professionalism, integrity, and a strong work ethic
- Comfortable engaging respectfully with people from a variety of backgrounds

Additional Requirements
- Availability to work regular store hours, with occasional evening and weekend shifts as required
- The successful candidate may be asked to begin during July for training and onboarding




- Ambrose employees are required to uphold and sign the University’s Statement of Faith upon appointment and to conduct their work in accordance with it
- Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check and verification of academic transcripts
- In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada

How to Apply Please submit your resume and cover letter to both of the following email addresses:

Human Resources: [email protected]

Nanell Batuhan: [email protected]

Please include Assistant, Lions’ Store in the subject line of your email.

Salary information is available upon request.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been selected. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Ambrose University

Ambrose University is a private, accredited Christian post-secondary institution located in southwest Calgary. Through its undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and professional programs, Ambrose is committed to academic excellence and the integration of Christian faith with learning, leadership, and service.

Our community brings together students, faculty, and staff who are committed to preparing people to serve meaningfully in the church, the workplace, and the wider world.

Learn more at www.ambrose.edu.

Our Commitment to Employment Diversity

Ambrose University values a diverse workplace and encourages applications from qualified candidates, including members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and others who contribute to the diversity of our community.

Work location: In person

Work Location: In person

📌 Retail Store Assistant – Lions’ Store Part-Time | Up to 20 Hours per Week (Calgary)
🏢 Ambrose University College
📍 Calgary