6611-NOC

Cashiers

(NOC 6611)
Annual Earnings
$32,640
Typical Education Background
High School
Job Openings
(2022-2032)
11,660

Career Overview

Cashiers run cash registers, optical price scanners, computers or other equipment to record and accept payment for goods, services and admissions.

People in this occupation:

  • Give correct change, process credit or debit card transactions and validate cheques
  • May be responsible for issuing refunds and managing returns
  • Often work with the general public, greeting, answering questions and making sure that customers receive excellent service
  • Are hired by organizations of all sizes, including stores, restaurants, theatres, recreational and sports establishments, currency exchange booths, government offices, business offices and other service, retail and wholesale establishments
  • Need strong oral communication skills, public relations skills and patience
  • Need to have a good understanding of transactions involving cash, coupons, debit and credit

Duties

Cashiers perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Greet customers
  • Establish or identify price of goods, services or admission and tabulate 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
  • Assist 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.

Earnings

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.

Annual Earnings

$32,640

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$18.00/hr
Median$15.65/hr
Low$15.65/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2022 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

38,800

% Employed Full Time

19%
Source: 2016 Census

Cashiers usually run cash registers in an indoor environment. Positions are available in small- to large-sized organizations that usually need staff to work during the day, weekends, evenings and holidays. Hours tend to be irregular but flexible.

Cashiers generally stand for long periods of time and may need permission from a supervisor to leave their tills. They may also be expected to lift and package/bag heavy goods.

Due to the repetitive nature of scanning material and goods, cashiers are at a heightened risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome. Compared to the total workforce, these workers are at a greater risk of robberies.

Career Pathways

With additional training or experience, cashiers may progress to supervisory positions, such as head cashier, or to management positions.

Occupational Interests

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Here are the top occupational interest(s) for this career profile:

Conventional
Conventional

Job Titles

Cashier, box office / movie theatre
Cashier, cafeteria / restaurant
Cashier, car park / parking lot
Cashier, convenience store / corner store
Cashier, gas bar, self-serve
Cashier, grocery store / supermarket
Cashier, office
Cashier, racetrack
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Education, Training and Skills

Cashiers are not expected to have any post-secondary training. However, they may need some secondary school education. Other training and requirements may include:

  • On-the-job training
  • Fluency in both spoken and written English
  • Some general arithmetic to calculate customer transactions
  • A gaming licence for cashiers working at casinos
  • The need to be bonded
  • Training on handling hazardous materials and cleaning supplies

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Adult Special Education
  • Food/Beverage Services
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Skills

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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

58%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

56%
Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

55%
Numeracy

Using mathematics to solve problems.

55%
Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

52%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

47%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

47%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

45%
Judgment and Decision-Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

45%
Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

42%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

Find out about employment types and trends by region and industry.

Employment

38,800
Source: 2016 Census

Employment by Region

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Region Employment (2022) % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 1,580 3.7%
Kootenay 1,490 3.3%
Mainland/Southwest 27,800 60.2%
North Coast and Nechako 800 1.9%
Northeast 530 1.1%
Thompson-Okanagan 5,180 12.6%
Vancouver Island/Coast 7,510 17.2%
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Labour Market Outlook

The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.

Forecasted Job Openings (2022-2032)

11,660
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2022-2032)

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Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 220 0.3%
Kootenay 310 0.5%
Mainland/Southwest 7,160 1.3%
North Coast and Nechako 170 0.8%
Northeast 60 0.0%
Thompson-Okanagan 1,810 1.6%
Vancouver Island/Coast 1,940 1.3%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

Learn about the opportunities in B.C.'s major industries, including employment trends, earning potential, locations of work and more.

Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2022-2032)
Retail Trade115,500
Accommodation and Food Services60,200
Information, Culture and Recreation57,300
Manufacturing49,200
Wholesale Trade33,100
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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