Career Stories
Mas - Customer Service
When a recruitment advertisement for employment at the brand new Sherwood Park Totem Building Store appeared in the local newspaper in January, 2002, I decided to apply for a part-time position in sales. Six years have now passed and I am still enjoying my "retirement" job immensely due to the wonderful staff, the camaraderie, and the fact that we are all learning something new everyday. Who says that, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks?"
As a former school teacher/administrator, I enjoy solving problems encountered by our loyal customers and assisting them in planning their home projects. Also, due to the knowledge gained while working at Totem, I have become much more confident myself in completing most projects be it plumbing, electrical, tiling or carpentry.
The staff discounts that we enjoy, even on sale items, are an added bonus in working at Totem. However, I must warn prospective retirees planning to work at Totem that sometimes you could spend more than you make because it is so hard to pass up those great buys on tools and merchandise!
At Sherwood Park Totem, the administration has been very flexible regarding the hours of work per week. If you wish to take some time off during the winter months, it can easily be arranged.
In summary, if you have a positive attitude, patience, and an inclination towards home improvement projects, it is a great place to work!Totem offers opportunities, training and incentives for retirees.