Retail Leadership Opportunities, Ft McMurray

The Home Depot; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot in Fort McMurray is seeking experienced leadership professionals to guide store operations, develop high-performing teams and deliver exceptional customer experiences. This role focuses on driving business results in a fast-paced environment and influencing strategic priorities across departments.

Successful candidates will lead workforce planning, talent development and change initiatives while maintaining strong customer service and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of leadership experience in retail, operations, or fast-paced environments.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams.
• Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities.
• Experience driving operational performance and achieving objectives.
• Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop large teams to achieve goals.
• Foster a customer-first culture focused on service excellence.
• Drive sales, profitability, and productivity.
• Analyze operational and financial metrics and implement solutions.
• Partner with leadership to execute strategic initiatives.
• Manage workforce planning, scheduling and talent development.
• Recruit, interview and develop high-potential talent.
• Create an inclusive, engaging and high-performing work environment.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and safety standards.
• Lead change initiatives and support organizational growth.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Operational excellence

Workforce planning

Scheduling

Change management

Team development

Tools

Reporting tools

Business systems

Job description

Are you someone who thrives on helping others succeed, enjoys making an impact, and takes pride in guiding customers to the right solutions for their projects? If you’re also naturally curious and eager to keep learning, consider starting or growing your career with us at The Home Depot.

We are seeking experienced leadership professionals to join our talent pipeline for our new store opening in Fort McMurray on April 29, 2027. Successful candidates are passionate about developing high-performing teams, delivering operational excellence and driving business results in fast-paced environments. These opportunities provide the chance to lead diverse teams, influence business strategy and create an exceptional customer experience.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach and develop large teams to achieve operational and business goals.
• Foster a customer-first culture focused on service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Drive sales, profitability, productivity and overall business performance.
• Analyze operational and financial metrics to identify opportunities and implement solutions.
• Partner with leadership teams to execute strategic initiatives and business priorities.
• Manage workforce planning, scheduling and talent development activities.
• Recruit, interview and develop high-potential talent.
• Create an inclusive, engaging and high-performing work environment.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and safety standards.
• Lead change initiatives and support organizational growth.

What We’re Looking For

• Three or more years of leadership experience in retail, operations, customer service, logistics, hospitality, distribution or another fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams.
• Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities.
• Experience driving operational performance and achieving business objectives.
• Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Proficiency with common business systems and reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple departments, functions or business units.
• Background in workforce planning, talent development and succession planning.
• Experience leading change, process improvement or operational excellence initiatives.