assistant manager - retail

Fresh Market Foods; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector seeks an Assistant Manager who will play a key role in overseeing daily operations and staff training. The position requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 2-3 years of experience in retail management. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and be goal-oriented, with a willingness to relocate to Sioux Lookout.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in retail management.
• Willingness to relocate is required.
• Ability to train staff in job duties and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and organize daily operations to ensure efficiency.
• Train staff in job duties, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Resolve customer requests and maintain inventory.

Skills

Time management

Client focus

Multitasking

Interpersonal awareness

Goal-oriented

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Tools

Point of sale system

Spreadsheet

Word processing software

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Retail business
• Supermarket/grocery store

Tasks

• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Assign sales workers to duties
• Professionalism in customer service
• Order picking
• Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Organize and maintain inventory

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Type of product

• Food and food products

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Word processing software
• Project management software
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• MS Outlook

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Outgoing
• Time management
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Ability to multitask
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

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