Mporium Store Assistant

Part-time, Contract from April to September 4, 2026

About Us

Since 1852, under the direction of the Basilian Fathers, St. Michael’s College School has been educating young men in goodness, discipline, and knowledge for lives of leadership and service, and forming them in faith to present the face of Jesus Christ to a world in need of his grace and his peace.

We are Canada’s only Catholic, Basilian, faith-based independent school. We educate young men from Grades 7 to 12 in a university-preparatory programme. Our scholastic environment for all boys is well-designed and suited to their strengths, aptitudes, and needs. It provides a unique learning and growing experience during which a boy develops the framework of his character and builds the foundation for his life as a man.

In graduating young men who will change the world through lives of faith, character, and service, St. Michael’s College School brings integrity, unity, and healing to a fractured and uncertain world.

The Role:

Reporting to the Store Manager and Buyer, St. Michael’s College School is seeking an organized, skilled, and self-motivated Mporium Store Assistant. This position assists the Manager in providing exceptional customer service experience for all customers.

Start Date: Week of April 20, 2026
Reports to: Store Manager and Buyer
Supervises: N/A
Location: 1515 Bathurst St., Toronto, Ontario
Hours of Employment: Based on a 24-hour work week. Hours may vary according to seasonal business levels.
Rate of Pay: $21 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a respectful and welcoming environment for all customers.
• Greet and assist customers with in-store purchases, respond to customer inquiries and requests.
• Perform day-to-day operations of the school store, including opening and closing procedures as required.
• Assist with student uniform fittings.
• Handle cash operations and POS transactions with accuracy.
• Maintain desired stock levels in the store, replenish shelves daily.
• Prepare items to be sold in the store, including folding and stickering merchandise.
• Receive shipments, verify accuracy of orders, sign off, and coordinate pick-up of orders.
• Maintain a tidy and presentable retail space.
• Carry out inventory counts as required.
• Fulfill online orders from the Mporium website, coordinating shipping and pick-up of orders.
• Attend school events to promote Mporium merchandise during non-business hours, including event prep and tear-down (occasional, in spring).
• Other duties as required.

Please note:

This job includes frequent stair climbing and moving/lifting boxes of up to 40 lb.

What you bring to this role:

• Educational requirements: Minimum high school diploma
• 1-2 years of experience working in a retail environment is an asset
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to communicate and interact positively and effectively with all members of the SMCS community, including students, parents, alumni, friends and family of the school community, as well as members of the school faculty and staff
• Able to operate retail software for daily operations; experience with Lightspeed Retail and eCom software is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, including accuracy in spelling
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately
• Must handle private information with discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently on occasion
• A desire to learn and develop professionally

Performance Competencies & Criteria

• Maintain a professional image
• Efficient organization to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Responsive and considerate to internal and external client needs
• Ethical consideration and a consistent display of integrity in all duties
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all files
• An understanding and commitment to the delivery of a Liberal Arts Catholic education

Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Human Resources at St. Michael’s College School at resume@smcsmail.com, indicating ‘Store Assistant’ in the subject line.

Deadline to apply: April 13, 2026, by 5 p.m. Candidates are encouraged to apply sooner, as interviews are conducted on a rolling basis.

We thank all candidates in advance. We will, however, contact only those selected for an interview. No phone calls or agencies, please.

SMCS will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.

Final appointment is subject to completion of a satisfactory vulnerable sector record check.

For this search, SMCS will not use AI in the recruitment process. Should this strategy change, the job posting will be updated.