Assistant Department Manager Full Time Day

Loblaw Companies Limited; Lower Sackville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values authenticity and trust, as you step into the role of Assistant Department Manager. This exciting opportunity allows you to lead and mentor a team, ensuring exceptional customer service and memorable in-store experiences. Your leadership will help foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, while you maintain high operational standards and drive financial objectives. With a commitment to sustainability and social impact, you will be part of a team that strives to make a positive difference in the community. If you're motivated to learn and grow in a dynamic retail environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Flexible working hours

Competitive benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Resourceful and courteous in resolving inquiries.
• Passionate people leader with a consistent record of delighting customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor team members to enhance efficiency and engagement.
• Maintain merchandising and operational standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Problem Solving

Education

Experience in Retail

Job description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well.

Why is this role important:

Whether we are shopping for our weekly essentials, a big celebration or checking out the new products and deals our team members are there to give excellent customer service and memorable experiences. Our Assistant Department Managers are dedicated people leaders who navigate us to providing the best in-store experience for shoppers like ourselves in all our stores across Canada. We want to show you how it is done and have you help us improve and build an even better in-store experience. We'd love to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

1. Lead, mentor and empower team members to improve efficiency, engagement, and retention.
2. Maintain merchandising and operational standards.
3. Be accountable for financial objectives.
4. Be on the lookout for fantastic talent to join the team.
5. Build and lead diverse teams that foster a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging.

What you bring:

1. Resourceful and courteous when resolving inquiries.
2. Motivated to learn new things and deliver positive customer service.
3. Flexibility to work a variety of hours which may include days, evenings, and weekends.
4. Able to move up to 50lbs and in constant mobility for an entire shift.
5. Passionate people leader skills.
6. Consistent record of delighting customers.
7. An outstanding teammate with good interpersonal skills.
8. Adaptable in a fast-paced work environment.
9. Experience in a retail setting is an asset.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note: Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.