Co-op Assistant Manager

Arctic Co-ops; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail co-operative is seeking a Co-op Assistant Manager requiring relocation to communities in Nunavut, Northwest Territories, or Yukon. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including subsidized housing and Northern Living Allowance. Ideal candidates will have retail management experience, financial skills, and strong communication abilities. Understanding of co-operatives is advantageous.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Subsidized housing

Relocation assistance

Northern Living Allowance

Employer-matched pension

Comprehensive group benefits plan

Qualifications

• Three to five years retail management experience in food and non-food operations.
• Experience in a computerized environment with POS systems.
• Proficient in word processing and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels and order stock.
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate staff.
• Analyze financial statements to improve performance.

Skills

Retail management experience

Knowledge of POS systems

Office software proficiency

Financial management skills

Inventory management

People management skills

Oral and written communication

Inuktitut language skills

Understanding of co-operatives

Job description

Co-op Assistant Manager

Please note this position requires relocation to either Nunavut, Northwest Territories or Yukon.

Summary

This management position requires relocation to a community in either Nunavut, Northwest Territories or Yukon. The compensation package for permanent AMs includes : competitive salary, subsidized housing, relocation assistance, Northern Living Allowance, annual vacation, Northern Travel Allowance, an employer-matched pension and a comprehensive group benefits plan. (Dependent on need / skill set / experience level, there may be opportunities for Relief Management positions. These are offered at a contract level and the compensation package is not the same that is offered to permanent roles.)

Qualifications

• Three to five years retail management experience in food and non-food operations.
• Knowledge and experience in a computerized environment, including the operation and administration of Point of Sale (POS) computer systems.
• Proficient in office software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, etc.
• Strong financial management skills including the ability to review and analyze financial statements.
• Ability to manage inventory levels, order stock and price products to achieve gross margin targets;
• Excellent people management skills including the ability to recruit, hire, train, motivate, evaluate, correct, develop, and increase staff performance in a cross-cultural environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to speak and write Inuktitut would be considered a definite asset.
• Experience and understanding of co-operatives and working with Boards of Directors would be an asset.

Job Summary

Job Type : Full Time

Location : Kugaaruk

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