General Merchandise Associate – Walmart – Port Coquitlam, BC

Walmart Canada’s Port Coquitlam location is looking for a General Merchandise Associate to join their in-store team. This is a seasonal position at the 2150 Hawkins St store, offering flexible scheduling across mornings, afternoons, evenings, and nights — a solid fit for those seeking retail experience or supplemental income in a busy community-focused environment.

In this role, you’ll be the friendly face customers rely on when they walk through the door. From stocking shelves and zoning the salesfloor to helping customers find products and resolve concerns, your contributions keep the store running smoothly and customers coming back.

About the Role: General Merchandise Associate

As a General Merchandise Associate at Walmart Canada, your primary focus is keeping the general merchandise area well-stocked, organised, and customer-ready. You’ll cover assigned sections of the salesfloor, move feature merchandise to its modular home, and support front-end coverage as needed. It’s hands-on work that keeps you moving and engaged throughout your shift.

Beyond the physical tasks, this role is also about teamwork and communication. You’ll coordinate with fellow associates to maintain floor coverage, contribute to a safe and hazard-free work environment, and follow Walmart’s policies including safety sweep logs and fixture security. A positive attitude and willingness to help go a long way here.

Benefits and Salary

The minimum rate of pay starts at $18.00/hour, with the actual rate determined based on relevant experience. Walmart Canada also offers a range of benefits including a store discount, deferred profit sharing, stock options, EQ Health support, and access to the Live Better U education program. Comprehensive benefits, life insurance, and paid time off may be available depending on hours worked and employment status.

Responsibilities

Day to day, a General Merchandise Associate at Walmart keeps the salesfloor stocked, zoned, and customer-friendly. These responsibilities are central to delivering the shopping experience customers expect and keeping store operations on track.

• Greet and assist all customers in a polite and friendly manner, helping them locate merchandise and make purchase decisions
• Promote products and services and resolve customer issues, referring concerns to the appropriate team members where needed
• Cover and zone assigned areas on the salesfloor to maintain a tidy, organised appearance
• Move feature merchandise to its modular home and work recovery merchandise from the Customer Service desk and other store areas
• Assist with Front End coverage and communicate with associates to ensure consistent floor coverage throughout the day
• Stock merchandise and downstock as applicable; apply product protection when required and set/complete modulars including flex modulars and new shelf caps
• Maintain a safe, clean, and hazard-free environment by following company policy, completing safety sweep logs, and ensuring displays and fixtures are secure

Requirements / Skills

Walmart is looking for someone who is flexible, positive, and team-oriented. No formal minimum qualifications are listed for this role, making it accessible to candidates newer to the workforce or those looking to build retail industry skills. What matters most is your approach and attitude.

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and nights
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with teammates and assist customers effectively
• Customer service mindset — friendly, helpful, and solution-oriented
• Team player attitude with the ability to stay positive in a fast-paced retail environment
• Attention to detail for zoning, stocking, and maintaining safe, well-organised displays

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official Walmart Canada job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date before submitting your application.

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