Nutrition Specialist

Save-On-Foods; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Fridays

Exclusive team member discounts

Benefits & pension eligibility

Wellness program

Educational reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Save-On-Foods in Maple Ridge, BC is hiring a Nutritionist Specialist to assist customers, answer questions about natural health products, and offer nutrition guidance across the health department.

You will help coordinate in-store health events, set up product demonstrations, maintain planograms, and mentor team members to ensure outstanding service and accurate product knowledge. Flexibility with 40 hours/week required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Nutritionist or equivalent credentials.
• Experience in retail wellness and cross-selling.
• Knowledge of health and vitamin products with ability to demonstrate usage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for outstanding service.
• Strong work ethic and a proactive attitude.
• Sense of humor and a positive workplace demeanor.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers and provide information on nutrition and health products.
• Provide product, nutrition and recipe suggestions.
• Support in-store health events and programs including demonstrations.
• Inventory management: ordering, stocking, rotating, cleaning and organizing the health department.
• Set up in-store promotional displays.
• Maintain planograms for the health department.
• Coach and mentor team members within the department.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Retail wellness experience

Customer communication

Team mentoring

Service orientation

Positive attitude

Education

Nutritionist certification

Job description

With over 185 stores and nearly 22,000 team members, Save-On-Foods is Western Canada’s largest grocery retail company and a great place to grow your career. Committed to its core values of service, people, innovation, fun and integrity, Save-On-Foods is known for its World Class Team that goes the extra mile for its customers, team members, and communities. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is B.C.’s Most Loved Brand and certified a Great Place to Work®.

We are hiring for a Nutritionist Specialist at our East Maple Ridge location in Maple Ridge, BC.

The successful candidate must have open availability and be available for 40 hours per week.

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting, answering questions and providing information on natural health products, supplements and solutions to customers.
• Providing product, nutrition and recipe suggestions and recommendations.
• Supporting the coordination and facilitation of in-store health events and other related programs and services including food and product demonstrations.
• Inventory management including ordering, stocking, rotating, cleaning and maintaining the appearance and organization of the health department.
• Supporting with setting up in-store promotional displays.
• Maintaining planograms for the health department.
• Coaching and mentoring team members within the department to support their ongoing development.

You have:

• Experience as a Nutritionist, Certified Nutrition Practitioner, or equivalent credentials.
• Experience in retail Wellness and cross-selling.
• Knowledge of various health and vitamin products and services available with the ability to effectively demonstrate use of products.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and engage with customers on a regular basis.
• Passion for outstanding service.
• Strong work ethic and “let’s get it done” attitude.
• Sense of humor and a fun attitude at work.
• A personal commitment to ongoing learning and development.

Here are some of the perks we offer:

• Get paid every Friday!
• Exclusive team member offers and discounts.
• Benefits & pension eligibility.
• Wellness and team member assistance program.
• Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities.
• Opportunities to learn and grow.

Compensation Details:

$21.00 - $23.50

The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors.