Company DescriptionUHN is Canada's #1 hospital and the world's #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.UHN's vision is to build A Healthier World and it's only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.Job DescriptionUnion: Non-union Number of Vacancies: 1 Site: Toronto Rehab - E.W. Bickle Centre Department: Bickle Centre Administration Reports to: Business Manager Hours: Various Status: Casual Closing Date: September 10, 2025Position SummaryAs a member of the facility, the Merchandise Technician will be primarily responsible for performing duties related to the Bickle Centre Gift Shop.Duties:
Responsible for ordering, receiving, and pricing of merchandise
Performs merchandising and cashier functions
Organizes revenue-generating promotions to attract customer interest
Provides great customer service
Provide leadership, support, and guidance to gift shop volunteers
Coordinate the return of stale-dated merchandise and other products
Maintain the order and cleanliness of the gift shop
Perform cross-functional duties within the scope of authority
Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested.
Requires lifting items or bending, such as cases of products greater than 15lbs, which are sold by the case, merchandising/stocking cases of beverages
Requires standing 95% of the shift
Requires assisting with packaging and reconciling invoices
Qualifications
One (1) year of related merchandising experience, preferably in the healthcare industry
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
Experience and interest in retail merchandising
Computer Skills: MS Word and basic Excel an asset
Willingness to work flexible hours and changing shift schedule
Additional InformationWhy join UHN?In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
Competitive offer packages
Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP
) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
