Killarney Grocery Manager

Boundary Consumers Cooperative Limited; Killarney; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Employer-contributed pension

Job summary

Boundary Co-op in Killarney, Manitoba, is seeking a Grocery Manager for our Food Store. You will report to the Food Store Manager and lead the Grocery Department, focusing on guest service, product availability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include scheduling, ordering, inventory, merchandising, and ensuring safety and brand standards while driving department profitability. Strong leadership and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous Guest Service or leadership experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with others and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Grocery Department operations, including scheduling and staffing.
• Oversee ordering, inventory control, merchandising, and pricing alignment with brand standards.
• Ensure food safety, quality, and department profitability.
• Develop and support team members through coaching, onboarding, and performance management.
• Collaborate with Food Store Manager on promotions, displays, and store projects.

Skills

Guest service

Leadership

Attention to detail

Organization

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Boundary Co-op is hiring a Grocery Manager at our Food Store in Killarney, Manitoba.

Who we are:

Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.boundaryco-op.crs

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the Food Store Manager , the Grocery Manager will be responsible for:

• Building strong relationships with Members and Guests while delivering solutions that meet their needs. Monitor Guest satisfaction levels, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute to the development of products and services that drive profitability and enhance the Guest experience.
• Providing exceptional Guest service to our Members and Guests while living our brand promise through our “You’re at Home Here” motto.
• Leading Team Members in all areas of people leadership, including performance management, talent development, employee engagement, recruitment, orientation, and onboarding.
• Working collaboratively with the Food Store Manager to support Team Members in developing their teams, growing their skills, and building talent within their departments.
• Ensuring the safe and effective operation of the Grocery Department, including scheduling, ordering, inventory management, merchandising, and adherence to brand standards, marketing initiatives, safety requirements, and asset protection practices.
• Following up with Team Members to ensure consistent understanding and execution of Boundary Co-op's brand image standards and departmental best practices.
• Collaborating with fellow Team Leaders on displays, promotions, and store-wide projects.
• Overseeing the production, packaging, merchandising, and presentation of products.
• Ensuring food preparation activities meet quality, safety, and operational standards.
• Managing accurate ordering, receiving, and inventory control processes.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organization, and overall store image in alignment with brand expectations.
• Managing departmental financial performance, including sales, margins, labour costs, expenses, and contribution.
• Completing other duties, projects, and assignments as required.

Who you are:

• You have exceptional Guest service skills.
• You have strong attention to detail as well as interpersonal and organizational skills.
• You have previous Guest Service or leadership experience.
• Management experience is an asset.
• You have the ability to work effectively with others.
• You are available to work flexible hours, which will include days, evenings, and weekends.
• You’re aligned with our Values.

Why it matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our members and customers. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

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.

Additional Offerings:

Team Member Purchase Rebate Program, Team Member Budget Plan, EFAP (Employee and Family Assistance Program), Team Member Health and Wellness Program of up to $300 per year.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

Boundary Consumers Co-op Limited welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process by contacting the Human Resources Division at 204-534-2960, or [e-mail], or in person at 423 South Railway in Boissevain.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.