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LocationBurlington
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DepartmentCustomer Relations
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Deadline2026-03-25
Entrance & Play Co-worker
"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.
A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."
Candidate profile (title)
Why we will love you
Candidate profile (text) - Default language
• You are enthusiastic about working with children
• You can prioritize, are disciplined, show initiative and have a flexible attitude
• You have at least 6 months of Customer Service experience in a retail environment (preferably)
• You are as cool as a cucumber under pressure, and can take charge of an urgent situation, even if it means to quickly go get your Manager for help
• You are totally cool working in a physically demanding, fast-paced, work environment
• You can prioritize, are disciplined, show initiative and have a flexible attitude
• You have at least 6 months of Customer Service experience in a retail environment (preferably)
• You are as cool as a cucumber under pressure, and can take charge of an urgent situation, even if it means to quickly go get your Manager for help
• You are totally cool working in a physically demanding, fast-paced, work environment
Key responsibilities (title)
What you'll be doing day to day
Key responsibilities (text)
• May be assigned to Information desk at the front to assist customers with general inquiries
• Ensure a positive shopping experience by greeting visitors, being visible and available always and managing first contact resolution
• Responsible for registering, assisting and supervising registered children
• Ensure the environment is playful and fun
• Communicate with parents if there is an issue or concern
• Always actively participating in the children’s safety and security
• Advise all children of the Smaland rules and policies while their parents are present and ensure parents are aware of all Smaland policies and rules
• Maintain supplies and ensure work area is kept clean and hazard-free
• Assist in other duties as required by direct line Leader
• Ensure a positive shopping experience by greeting visitors, being visible and available always and managing first contact resolution
• Responsible for registering, assisting and supervising registered children
• Ensure the environment is playful and fun
• Communicate with parents if there is an issue or concern
• Always actively participating in the children’s safety and security
• Advise all children of the Smaland rules and policies while their parents are present and ensure parents are aware of all Smaland policies and rules
• Maintain supplies and ensure work area is kept clean and hazard-free
• Assist in other duties as required by direct line Leader
Team vision ( title)
Together as a team
Team vision (text)
At IKEA it’s all about our customers, and in Customer Relations we build and retain long-lasting relationships with new and existing customers in a multichannel retail environment. We’re a diverse team that work together to ensure a positive and joyful experience for all IKEA visitors and customers: we set up services, gather feedback and make things right! Our modus operandi is to connect to people by listening to their personal needs and to create genuine interactions. We’re a bunch of people who are truly passionate about people!
Local section (title)
Why you'll love us!
Local section (text)
Here at IKEA, we want to ensure that we are creating a better everyday life for the many people, including our co-workers. We also believe that a job should be so much more than a job. That’s why we focus on having an inclusive work environment where we celebrate your uniqueness, live our values, and ensure that we walk the talk when it comes to co-worker development. In addition, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to all co-workers including:
• Wellness days (in addition to your vacation days!)
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (for you and your family)
• RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options
• Eligibility for our annual IKEA bonus incentive plan
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Merchandise and restaurant discounts (plus free drinks and different healthy meal options in the co-worker restaurant, where available)
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program (that helps you support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing)
P.S. In the IKEA world, this position is officially referred to as: Entrance & Play Co-worker.
Please note: This position requires the submission of a completed and satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check, which was conducted in the past 12 months. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.
• Wellness days (in addition to your vacation days!)
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (for you and your family)
• RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options
• Eligibility for our annual IKEA bonus incentive plan
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Merchandise and restaurant discounts (plus free drinks and different healthy meal options in the co-worker restaurant, where available)
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program (that helps you support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing)
P.S. In the IKEA world, this position is officially referred to as: Entrance & Play Co-worker.
Please note: This position requires the submission of a completed and satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check, which was conducted in the past 12 months. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.
Why you will love us
From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.
At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.
Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.
What we all have in common
- Living our values
- Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
- A passion for home furnishing
- Performing & delivering while learning & developing
- Having fun!
Your uniqueness makes Ikea better
We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly and be given equal opportunities, regardless of their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, ethnicity, race, nationality, religion or any other dimension of their identity.
We are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide appropriate accommodation which considers the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. If you require accommodation, please contact HR.Canada@ingka.ikea.com
Note: A qualified job applicant with a disability is one who possesses the required skills, education, experience and training and who can, with reasonable accommodation, perform the essential functions of the position applied for.