Retail Store Department Head

The North West Company Pauingassi; Pauingassi; On-site; CAD 41,400 - 50,600; 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 Pauingassi is looking for a Retail Store Department Head in Pauingassi, Manitoba. The position entails managing retail operations, supervising staff, training new hires, and ensuring inventory is maintained. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, demonstrate cultural awareness, and have experience in retail. The role offers a permanent full-time opportunity in a rural, First Nations community, with a salary of $46,000 per year and additional health benefits. No remote work is permitted, and candidates must be willing to relocate.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in retail management or related field.
• Ability to work effectively in a community-focused environment.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and respect.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of retail workers.
• Hire and train staff or arrange for their training.
• Order and manage merchandise inventory.
• Establish work schedules and oversee daily operations.

Skills

Supervision and coordination

Staff training and mentoring

Customer service management

Inventory management

Cultural awareness

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Retail Store Department Head 62010

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise and coordinate activities of workers
• Hire, train, or arrange training for staff
• Order merchandise
• Establish work schedules
• Sell merchandise
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints, and supply shortages
• Organize and maintain inventory

Support for youths:

• Offer on‑the‑job training tailored to youth
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Offer awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Supervision: Retail salespersons and sales clerks

Work site environment: First Nations settlements

Work setting: Rural area, remote location, willing to relocate, no fly‑in/fly‑out, no rotational arrangements, supermarket/grocery store

Work must be completed at the physical location. No option to work remotely.

Personal suitability: 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: $46,000.00 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

Expiration Date: October 20, 2026