Assistant Manager - Retail

Government of Canada - Central; Schreiber; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization located in Ontario is seeking an experienced individual to oversee daily operations in a supermarket environment. Responsibilities include managing staff, handling customer issues, and planning budgets. Candidates must hold a relevant diploma and have at least 7 months of related experience. This role is classified as a green job, contributing to environmental goals and requires working on-site with no remote options. Benefits include employer-paid training and team building opportunities.

Benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience required.
• Criminal record check is necessary.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control daily operations.
• Plan and organize daily operations.
• Supervise and manage staff.
• Resolve issues including customer requests and complaints.

Skills

Efficiency

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Ability to multitask

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On Site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net‑zero target.

Work setting

• Supermarket/grocery store

Responsibilities

• Direct and control daily operations
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Manage staff and assign duties
• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors’ operations on sales
• Determine merchandise and services to be sold
• Implement price and credits policies
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• Determine staffing requirements
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Oversee payroll administration
• Conduct performance reviews
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast‑paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Integrity
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Maturity
• Patience
• Ability to multitask

Benefits Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available