Seasonal Department Manager

Canadian Tire; Leamington; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing (conditions apply)

Employee discount

On-site parking

Public transportation nearby

Group benefit plan (conditions apply)

Job summary

Canadian Tire in Leamington, Ontario is seeking a Supervisor/Department Manager to lead a department with a friendly, informed staff and ensure excellent customer service. You will oversee daily operations, align with store goals, and participate in staff development and performance feedback.

The role requires strong leadership, adaptability to busy conditions, and a commitment to safety. Compensation is commensurate with experience, with opportunities for growth within a long-standing local

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or managing a department in a large-store setting.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a focus on customer service.
• Comfort with standing for long periods and light physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and department presentation to meet customer expectations.
• Plan and manage daily/weekly activities and seasonal changeovers.
• Coach, motivate and support team members and provide feedback.
• Ensure Health and Safety compliance and store policies are followed.

Skills

Supervisory/Managerial experience

Customer service oriented

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Tools

POS system experience

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you looking for a job where you can learn, meet people, have fun, share your ideas and help customers in a family and diverse work environment? Would you like to join one of Canada's most iconic and trusted companies? We’re 100 years young and we need you!!

Job summary

As a member of the store's Management Team, the Supervisor/Department Manager is responsible for managing and leading the department by ensuring that the department operates efficiently with friendly and informed staff. Reporting to the Store Manager/General Manager, this role ensures customer satisfaction and retail execution that meets the performance expectations.

• An amazingly friendly team
• Continued career opportunities
• Profit-sharing (conditions apply)
• Employee discount
• Diverse, inclusive and safe working environment
• Work-life balance
• Flexible work hours
• Ongoing training and learning
• Scholarship opportunities
• Reward and recognition program
• Group benefit plan (conditions apply)
• On-site parking
• Public transportation nearby
• Working for an employer that's involved in the community
• Working for a locally owned business
• And much more!!

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture that values excellent customer service.
• Maintain the quality of the department's presentation to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Plan and manage daily/weekly departmental activities, objectives and seasonal changeovers.
• Train, supervise, assist, coach, encourage, motivate, inspire and support team members in their departmental operations.
• Manage team members' performance, provide informal and constructive feedback, and recognize achievements and efforts.
• Help with the store opening and closing responsibilities.
• Assist in selecting and orientating new employees.
• Resolve issues and conflicts while ensuring customer satisfaction and employee satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

Wage is commensurate with experience

Requirements / Skills

• Supervisory, or managerial experience in a large store environment
• Ability to work shifts (days, evenings, week-ends and holidays)
• Approachable
• Ability to handle physical demands including standing/walking for 8 hours while frequently lifting and carrying items, using a ladder, twisting, turning and reaching
• Ability to plan, organize, communicate, delegate and follow up team's activities and projects
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to find solutions to problems, adapt and cope with challenging situations and make difficult decisions
• Ability to operate cash register (asset)
• Experience in retail sales, execution and operations (asset)

Our store is dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace by providing a work environment free from barriers where no one is denied opportunities for reasons unrelated to their abilities. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Vacancy Type: New

Canadian Tire stores are owned and operated by independent Associate Dealers. Each Canadian Tire store has the sole and exclusive right to interview, select, hire and train their staff.