Assistant Front Store Manager — Lead People & Store Ops

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount program

Flexible schedules

Online learning

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. in Ottawa is seeking a Store Manager to assist the Front Store Manager in overseeing store operations, staffing, and resource management to meet store objectives.

You will focus on efficient product flow from backroom to sales floor and support labour scheduling through Workforce Management. The role requires strong leadership, planning, and financial acumen to drive profitability while maintaining customer experience standards across departments (excluding Pharmacy).

Qualifications

• Planning, Judgement and Decision Making.
• Planning and preparation for Inventory Management.
• Use judgment and decision-making skills to control expenses.
• Provides effective leadership and ongoing mentorship and ensures development of all staff.
• Efficient time management skills.
• Able to prioritize activities quickly in response to changing initiatives.
• Effective organization and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Store Standards to optimize customer experience, drive customer traffic, and positively impact store profitability.
• Works with Management Team to ensure Store Standards are in effect 100% of the time, including the backroom.
• Helps manage labor scheduling and leverages Work Force Management to maximize labour productivity.
• Ensures staffing levels are adequate to effectively operate the business.
• Complies with Human Resources Standards.
• Supports hiring for all departments, excluding Pharmacy, in conjunction with the FSM.
• Maintains wage administration within SLPH guidelines.
• Drives Blue Culture, engagement, and leads and motivates staff through core values.

Skills

Planning & decision making

Inventory management planning

Expense control

Leadership & mentorship

Time management

Prioritization

Organization & planning

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. in Ottawa is seeking a Store Manager to assist the Front Store Manager in overseeing store operations, staffing, and resource management to meet store objectives.

You will focus on efficient product flow from backroom to sales floor and support labour scheduling through Workforce Management. The role requires strong leadership, planning, and financial acumen to drive profitability while maintaining customer experience standards across departments (excluding Pharmacy).