Gas Bar Manager - Strachan Road Gas Bar

Federated Co-operatives Limited; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A cooperative retail business in Medicine Hat is looking for a Gas Bar Manager. The role involves overseeing gas bar operations, ensuring sales and budget goals are met, and providing leadership to the team. Applicants should have significant retail experience, preferably in petroleum, and demonstrate strong leadership and customer service skills. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a pension plan.

Benefits

Pension plan with 6% matched contributions

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a retail environment with 3 years leading a department.
• Experience in petroleum retail is preferred.
• Must hold a valid class 5 license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall operation of the Gas Bar including sales and budgeting.
• Provide leadership and direction to employees.
• Handle employee complaints and ensure operational standards are met.

Skills

Team leadership skills

Customer service orientation

Ability to communicate effectively

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Conflict resolution

Education

Diploma or degree in business or management

Job description

South Country Co-op is seeking a motivated and customer‑focused Gas Bar Manager to join our team at the Strachan Gas Bar in Medicine Hat, AB. If you’re passionate about providing exceptional customer experiences, we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Gas Bar Division Manager, the Gas Bar Manager is responsible for overall operation of the Gas Bar, including sales, gross margin, and expense control, budgeting and attainment of financial results. Responsibilities include meeting store standards, implementing and adhering to company programs, and human resources and administrative duties. The Gas Bar Manager will provide leadership to all positions within the store and exemplify and promote the Co‑op's branding initiatives.

Provide leadership and direction to employees in accordance with company policies, procedures, programs, merchandising standards, and overall expectations.

Encourage Team Members to be passionate about the way they present themselves, their store, the products, and their services.

Provide leadership in employee relations, hiring, training, development, performance management, assigning duties, discipline, recognition, termination, security, union contract compliance, and administration of policy and procedures.

Celebrate successes and foster an atmosphere of employee engagement.

Handle employee complaints and incidents, including conflict resolution, accidents, health and safety concerns, work refusals, and investigations.

Oversee staff to ensure work is being performed according to established standards.

Who are you

You are looking for a career in Retail Store Operations and have:

Must be at least 18 years of age

Minimum 3‑5 years of experience in a retail environment

Minimum 3 years of experience leading a department or location within a retail environment. A background in petroleum retail is preferred

A diploma or degree in business, management, or a related field would be an asset

Demonstrated effective team leadership skills and the ability to work well within multi‑generational teams

Ability to adapt to new technology, and tech savvy

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (including Word, Outlook and Excel)

Must have experience with deposits, till counting, daily paperwork, scheduling, etc., and must be familiar with ordering receiving, inventory management

Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs

Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing

Holds a valid class 5 license (preferred)

Results‑driven and continuous improvement focused with a strong ability to respond to evolving priorities effectively

Leadership and coaching expertise, including strong facilitation, collaboration, influence, and relationship management skills

• Managerial courage, evidenced by a strong ability to identify and address issues quickly and directly, and provide specific and actionable feedback to others
• Superior mentoring skills and a demonstrated ability to foster the engagement and development of direct reports, challenge and stretch Team Members in meaningful ways, and build a strong, agile team

We are offering

• Pension plan with 6% matched employer contributions
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer‑contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

Please apply online by 4pm, December 5, 2025.

If this opportunity speaks to you and you believe you would be a good fit for this role, please apply now! We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.