Front Store Leader — Flexible Schedules & Community Impact

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Newmarket; Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchase discount program

Flexible schedules

Online learning through Academy

Local ownership with Associate-Owner

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. in Newmarket, Ontario is seeking an experienced retail leader to assist the Front Store Manager in delivering health, beauty and convenience services while putting customers first.

The role focuses on managing human, physical and financial resources, ensuring store standards, scheduling with WFM, and supporting hiring across departments (excluding Pharmacy). Strong leadership and communication are essential to drive performance and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Planning, Judgement and Decision Making.
• Planning and preparation for Inventory Management.
• Control expenses.
• 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.
• To help manage in conjunction with the FSM, labour scheduling and leverages Work Force Management (WFM) to maximize labour productivity.
• Ensures staffing levels are adequate to effectively operate the business.
• Complies with Human Resources Standards.
• To help with hiring in conjunction with the FSM, Hires and/or supports hiring for all departments, excluding Pharmacy.
• Maintains wage administration within SLPH guidelines.
• Drives Blue Culture, engagement, and leads and motivates staff through leading by our Core Values.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Planning

Decision making

Inventory management

Organization

Communication

People management

Budget/financial acumen

Tools

Work Force Management (WFM)

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. in Newmarket, Ontario is seeking an experienced retail leader to assist the Front Store Manager in delivering health, beauty and convenience services while putting customers first.

The role focuses on managing human, physical and financial resources, ensuring store standards, scheduling with WFM, and supporting hiring across departments (excluding Pharmacy). Strong leadership and communication are essential to drive performance and guest satisfaction.