Retail Store Department Head

The North West Company Pangnirtung

Pangnirtung

On-site

CAD 46,350 - 56,650

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

On-site housing options

Job summary

A retail organization in a remote community seeks a Retail Store Department Head to supervise and coordinate sales activities. The candidate will manage staff hiring and training, establish work schedules, and handle customer service issues. Ideal applicants should have a secondary school diploma and experience in retail management with a deep understanding of the community's cultural dynamics. This is a permanent, full-time position located in Pangnirtung, Nunavut.

Qualifications

1 year to less than 2 years of experience in retail management.
Cultural awareness and ability to work effectively in a community-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate activities of workers.
Hire and train or arrange for training of staff.
Order merchandise and establish work schedules.
Resolve customer requests and complaints.

Skills

Interpersonal awareness

Supervision

Inventory management

Customer service

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

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

Work setting: Rural area; Remote location; Willing to relocate; No fly-in/fly-out or rotational arrangements are available; Food service establishment

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: $51,500.00 per year

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