Retail Store Department Head

The North West Company Pimicikamak (Cross Lake); Cross Lake; On-site; CAD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Financial benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Stocks/shares

Long-term benefits

Maternity and parental benefits

On-site housing options

Job summary

The North West Company Pimicikamak (Cross Lake) is hiring a Retail Store Department Head in an Indigenous community setting. The ideal candidate will supervise staff, manage inventory, and resolve customer issues. Applicants need a high school diploma and 1-2 years of experience, showcasing strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness. This permanent, full-time role requires work at the physical location with no remote option, offering a wage of $55,000 annually along with comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a community-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and co‑ordinate activities of workers.
• Hire and train or arrange for training of staff.
• Order merchandise and establish work schedules.
• Resolve customer requests, complaints, and supply shortages.
• Organize and maintain inventory.

Skills

Interpersonal awareness

Cultural awareness

Education

Secondary (high school) graduation certificate

Job description

Job Description

Retail Store Department Head 62010

Responsibilities

• Supervise and co‑ordinate activities of workers, hire and train or arrange for training of staff
• Order merchandise, establish work schedules, sell merchandise
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Supervision: Retail salespersons and sales clerks

Requirements

• Work site environment: First nations settlements
• Work setting: Rural area, remote location, willing to relocate. No fly‑in/fly‑out or rotational arrangements are available. Supermarket/Grocery Store
• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
• Personal suitability: Interpersonal awareness – the role serves an Indigenous community; candidates must demonstrate cultural awareness, respect, and the ability to work effectively in a community‑focused environment.
• Education: Secondary (high school) graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• Wage: $55,000.00 per year
• Health benefits: Dental plan, disability benefits, health care plan, financial benefits, group insurance benefits, life insurance, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), stocks/shares, long‑term benefits, maternity and parental benefits, other benefits, on‑site housing options
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent, full time
• Language: English