Retail Store Department Head

The North West Company Tulita; Tulita; On-site; CAD 49,050 - 59,950; 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 Tulita is seeking a Retail Store Department Head to supervise and coordinate store activities in Tulita, Northwest Territories. This permanent, full-time role requires supervisory experience and a secondary school graduation certificate. Responsibilities include hiring and training staff, handling customer requests, and managing inventory. The position offers a wage of $54,500 per year and comprehensive health benefits. Candidates must demonstrate cultural awareness and an ability to work within First Nations settlements.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Ability to work in a community-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of workers.
• Hire and train staff.
• Order merchandise and establish work schedules.
• Resolve customer requests and complaints.
• Organize and maintain inventory.

Skills

Interpersonal awareness

Cultural awareness

Sales coordination

Inventory management

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Retail Store Department Head 62010

Supervise and coordinate activities of workers, hire and train or arrange for training of staff, order merchandise, establish work schedules, sell merchandise, resolve issues including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages, organize and maintain inventory.

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 or rotational arrangements available. Supermarket/grocery store.

Physical Requirement

Work must be completed at the physical location. Remote work is not an option.

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.

Support for Youths

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth, mentorship, coaching and networking opportunities for youth, and awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years.

Wage

$54,500.00 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.