Cashiers
(NOC 6611)
in All Sales and ServiceCashiers use cash registers, optical price scanners, computers, or other equipment to record and accept payment for the purchase of goods, services, and admissions. They work in stores, restaurants, theatres, recreational and sports institutions, currency exchange booths, government offices, business offices and other service, retail and wholesale companies.
Job Outlook
Good
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Compared to: All Sales and Service
Over the longer term, new technologies such as self-checkouts may reduce the need for the number of cashiers in a store. Even so, retailers in some parts of the province are encountering a shortage of job applicants, so prospects are good for individuals looking for work in this occupation. Part-time opportunities are more common.
Hourly Pay
$14.50
Minimum$14.50
Median$15.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$2,140
Minimum$9,623
Median$23,349
MaximumCompared to: All Sales and Service
Hourly Pay
$12.95
Minimum$15.00
Median$25.60
MaximumAnnual Pay
$2,949
Minimum$16,629
Median$45,086
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Cashiers use cash registers, optical price scanners, computers, or other equipment to record and accept payment for the purchase of goods, services, and admissions. They work in stores, restaurants, theatres, recreational and sports institutions, currency exchange booths, government offices, business offices and other service, retail and wholesale companies.
Job duties
Cashiers:
- Greet customers.
- Establish or identify price of goods, services, or admission and calculate total payment required using electronic or other cash register, optical price scanner or other equipment.
- Weigh produce and bulk foods.
- Receive and process payments by cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit.
- Wrap or place merchandise in bags.
- Provide information to customers.
- Help sports spectators and theatre patrons with seat selection.
- Calculate foreign currency exchange.
- Calculate total payments received at end of work shift and reconcile with total sales.
- Verify the age of customers when selling lottery tickets, alcohol, or tobacco products.
- May accept reservations and take-out orders.
- May also stock shelves and clean check-out counter area.
Sample job titles
- cashier
- convenience store cashier
- customer service cashier
- front desk cashier
- grocery store cashier
- movie theatre cashier
- restaurant cashier
- self-serve gas bar attendant
- ticket seller - cashier
Skills
- You should have good health, physical stamina, and manual dexterity. You must also be able to work on your own and carry out instructions given by a supervisor.
Job requirements
- High school education is usually required. High school graduation may be required by some employers.
- Eligibility for bonding may be required.
- A casino gaming licence may be required for cashiers working in gambling casinos.
Other considerations
- Work in these jobs tends to be seasonal, with employment levels peaking in the summer months and around the holiday season. Cashiers are often expected to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Cashiers may advance to supervisory positions like head cashier with additional training or experience.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Sales and Service
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$9,274 median annual incomeNorth Shore
$10,083 median annual incomeCape Breton
$10,150 median annual incomeAnnapolis Valley
$10,175 median annual incomeSouthern
$9,684 median annual incomeCompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Information and cultural industries
Manufacturing
What is the age of Employment?
15-24
45-54
55-64
25-34
35-44
65+
Compared to: All Sales and Service
15-24
45-54
25-34
55-64
35-44
Top levels of education
High school
$10,424 median annual incomeLess than high school
$5,665 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$13,748 median annual incomeBachelor
$10,984 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$15,358 median annual incomeCompared to: All Sales and Service
High school
$15,705 median annual incomeLess than high school
$9,866 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$20,644 median annual incomeBachelor
$21,262 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$21,234 median annual incomeEducation & training
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramAdults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Various, NS
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