Retail Associate (Student), Parry Sound Mid-Shore (Bala)

Retail Associate (Student)

Classification:

Full-Time (Seasonal Student - Spring/Summer 2026)

Typical Schedule:

9:00am– 5:00pm Monday to Friday

Primary Location:

Port Carling

Wage Information:

$17.60 - $21 (Competitive hourly rate, based on qualifications and experience)

Number of Positions:

1

Reason for Vacancy:

Existing Position

Posting Closing Date:

Wednesday, May 27th, 2026

Join the Muskoka Lumber Team in Port Carling!

Who we are:

Muskoka Lumber is a fast-growing, locally trusted business serving contractors, homeowners, and cottagers across Muskoka. Our retail store is a busy, hands‑on environment where no two days are the same.

We are hiring a

Retail Associate (Seasonal Student)

for the

spring and summer season . In this role, you’ll assist customers with paint products, mix custom colours, stock shelves, and help keep the department clean and organized. You’ll gain hands‑on experience, build valuable skills, and be part of a supportive, energetic team.

We can help you build the foundation for an exciting career— your future begins with us.

Key Responsibilities In this role, you will support daily retail operations within the Store, you will:

Assist customers by providing friendly, knowledgeable service, helping customers select paint, stains, and building products

Accurately mix custom paint and tint colours using in‑store tinting systems while ensuring quality and consistency

Maintain store standards, stock shelves, rotate inventory, maintain displays, and ensure the department is clean, organized, and well merchandised

Support sales and transactions, process customer purchases accurately through the POS system and assist with product inquiries

Assist with inventory through receiving shipments, verifying product quantities, and assist with inventory organization and replenishment

Promote safety and cleanliness, maintain a safe workspace, properly handle materials, and follow all store policies and procedures, particularly for spills and equipment use

What you bring At Muskoka Lumber, we look for team members who combine strong customer service skills with reliability and attention to detail. Required skills, abilities, and attributes:

Currently enrolled or recently graduated student, preferred

Strong customer service mindset with a friendly and professional demeanor

Comfortable working in a retail environment and interacting with customers throughout the day

Detail‑oriented with the ability to follow mixing formulas and instructions accurately

Ability to lift and move paint cans and materials (up to 50 lbs)

Strong organizational skills and commitment to maintaining store standards

Dependable, punctual, and willing to learn

Basic math skills for measurements, mixing ratios, and transactions

Previous experience using a POS system (or willingness to learn), is an asset

Previous retail or customer service experience is an asset, but not required

Why You’ll Love Working with Us We know students work hard — and we make sure it’s worth it with perks that make life easier and work more fun:

No weekend shifts

– Keep your weekends free for activities, family&friends

Predictable daytime hours

– Work a consistent schedule that fits around your life, with no evening shift requirements

Time off for holidays

– Stores are closed on most statutory holidays, so you can relax or spend extra time with family and friends

Staff discounts

– Save on paint, tools, and building materials for personal projects

Supportive team culture

– Friendly coworkers, hands‑on training, and leaders who listen and mentor you

Opportunities to grow

– Learn skills, explore career possibilities, and get experience that counts on your resume

Fun team events

– BBQs, team lunches, seasonal celebrations, giveaways&more

Fair pay

– Routine wage reviews to make sure your work is rewarded

At Muskoka Lumber people are

confident in the quality ingrained in everything we do , and our commitment to this standard is reflected by the fairness and integrity of our hiring process. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, a member of our team personally reviews every application— with minimal AI input — to ensure a

transparent and thoughtful

selection process. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and provide accommodations upon request to support an

inclusive recruitment process . For assistance, contact or 705‑380‑3791. This job posting will be retained for three years per Ontario employment regulations.

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