Assistant Department Manager Photo Lab - Internal

London Drugs INTERNAL; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

London Drugs in Kelowna is hiring for an Assistant Department Manager, Photo Lab, a developmental role designed to prepare you for the Department Manager position. You will help lead the Photo Lab team and ensure daily operations run smoothly.

This role emphasizes merchandising, customer service excellence, and adherence to store standards in a fast-paced retail environment. A proactive, organized candidate with leadership potential will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of management retail experience.
• Current performance review indicating readiness for promotion.
• Successful completion of management training courses mandatory for current position.
• Extensive knowledge of technical, mechanical, and digital photofinishing.
• Skill in all computer operating systems and software used in Photofinishing and the Photo Lab.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Positive attitude and commitment to company initiatives and policies.
• Effective communication with customers, vendors, employees, and management.
• Well organized and able to work independently.
• Sound supervisory, delegation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Department Manager in directing staff to maintain merchandising, customer service, and operational standards.
• Support management duties and uphold company standards.
• Maintain performance in a fast-paced environment while delivering quality service.
• Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, employees, and management.
• Demonstrate and develop supervisory, delegation, and leadership skills.

Skills

Retail management

People management

Staff supervision

Leadership

Customer service

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Communication

Policy compliance

Training

Photofinishing software

Tools

Photofinishing software

Job description

As a valued London Drugs family member, the opportunities for career growth are unlimited!

Here is a great chance for you to grow your skills and experience. We are currently hiring for:

Assistant Department Manager, Photo Lab

The Assistant Department Manager, Photo Lab is a developmental position used to educate and prepare the individual for the responsibilities of the Department Manager position.

This person is responsible for assisting the Department Manager in directing staff to maintain merchandising, customer service, and operational standards within the department as well as other management duties as required.

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.

Minimum requirements to be considered for this position:

• Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum one year of management retail experience, however applicants without management experience may also be considered.
• A current performance review indicating you are considered ready for promotion.
• Successful completion of all management training courses that are mandatory for your current position (refer to the current Required Training chart on the Employee Portal).
• Extensive knowledge of technical, mechanical, and digital photofinishing.
• Skill in all computer operating systems and software currently in use in Photofinishing and the Photo Lab.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent skills in investigating and solving problems.
• A positive attitude, support of Company initiatives, and commitment to achieving Company objectives. Proven ability to build the business.
• Dedication to following and enforcing all Company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, employees, and management.
• Well organized, able to work independently.
• Sound supervisory, delegation, and leadership skills

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.