Assistant Department Manager Photo Lab

London Drugs; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

RRSP match

Employee discount

Training & education

Counseling service

Employee recognition

Community involvement

Job summary

London Drugs in Burnaby, BC, is hiring an Assistant Department Manager for the Photo Lab. This role supports the Department Manager, leads staff, and ensures top-notch customer service, merchandising, and lab operations in a fast-paced retail setting.

Preference will be given to applicants with at least one year of management retail experience. You should possess extensive knowledge of photography and stay current with industry advances through training and research.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of management retail experience.
• Extensive knowledge of photography.
• Commitment to staying current with photography technology and industry innovations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Department Manager in directing staff to maintain merchandising and customer service standards in the lab and photo counter.
• Handle normal management duties as required.
• Work a flexible schedule including day and evening shifts.
• Potential store transfers as needed.

Skills

Photography knowledge

Customer service

Team leadership

Adaptability

Job description

Not just a job…

a community

a partnership

a team

You’ll experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most successful retail chains, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. We are seeking innovative, customer focused people to join our team! We currently have opportunities for:

Assistant Department Manager, Photo Lab

The Assistant Photo Lab Manager is responsible for assisting the Department Manager in directing staff to maintain merchandising, customer service, and operational standards within the lab and the photo counter as well as other management duties as required.

In addition to the above duties, this is a customer service position which requires a great deal of customer contact. Accordingly, applicants must be able to work effectively in a fast paced environment while at the same time providing quality service in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner.

Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum one year of management retail experience, however applicants without management experience may also be considered. You will have extensive knowledge of photography, combined with a commitment to staying current with changes in the relevant technology and innovations in the industry through independent research, training materials, seminars, and awareness of competitive activity.

We offer advancement opportunities through our promote-from-within policies, as well as the following comprehensive benefits program. Starting pay will fall within the salary range indicated and may vary based on job-related experience, knowledge and education:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage for you and your family (Ensuring you and your family are taken care of)
• Company matched RRSPs (Helping you plan for your future)
• Employee Discount Program (Sharing our success)
• Ongoing In-House Training & Education Courses (Lifelong learning)
• Employee Family Assistance Program (Free confidential counseling)
• Employee Recognition Program (Tangible rewards for great work!)
• Community Involvement (Giving back to our communities)

For more flexibility, as a Regular Part-Time employee, you will be scheduled a minimum of 1456 hours per year, up to 40 hours per week and must be available to work a flexible schedule, Monday through Sunday, for day and evening shifts. From time to time, this position requires the successful candidate to transfer from one store to another, or to work in other locations depending on organizational need and career development opportunities. Mode of transportation will be the responsibility of the employee.

If you possess the necessary skills and expertise and would like to join an exciting team of professionals,

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.