Retail Associate (Seasonal)

You'll love it here! We are hiring immediately for our holiday season.

You use tech every day — join us and help others do the same! Our training makes it easy to help customers find tech they love. Apply today!

Why you'll love it here:

  • Employee discounts on awesome tech
  • Supportive leaders who care about you and your wellbeing
  • An inclusive, fun, and supportive team who you will quickly call friends
  • Training programs to build new and transferable skills

Roles Available:

  • Retail Sales Associate: Help our customers find the perfect gifts on their holiday shopping list.
  • Customer Service Representative: Process purchases at our checkout and help customers leave with tech they love.
  • Merchandiser: Keep the store looking its best by organizing and restocking shelves — holiday inventory is so important we check it twice!
  • Online Order Pick-Up Specialist: Prepare and package online orders to make holiday shopping a breeze for our customers.
  • Store Technical Service Representative: Set up and connect our customers’ devices, so they enjoy their new tech right away.

What we’re looking for:

  • Enthusiasm to welcome and assist customers
  • Those who enjoy a fast-paced environment
  • A commitment to maintaining a safe and fun working environment
  • Ability to work weekend shifts (Friday nights, Saturday and Sunday) and all holidays (including Black Friday, Christmas Eve and Boxing Week), until the end of December

Join our amazing team!

We are looking for people just like you.

About Best Buy

As Canada's destination for the coolest tech, Best Buy offers one of the best work environments in the country! Our culture is one of inclusion and recognition. We are committed to always filling our stores with a diverse and inclusive retail force who are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about tech.

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