Operations Specialist

5 hours ago


Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada The North West Company Full time
Job Title: Operations Specialist

At The North West Company, we are seeking an experienced Operations Specialist to join our team. As an Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for the development of store teams, with a focus on increasing operating and leadership competency, and improving program execution.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Train, coach, and audit operational, merchandising, production management, and customer service and health and safety programs.
  • Conduct on-site training to store management and associates for new and existing processes and to address specific business unit or individual performance gaps.
  • Perform audits to measure, track, and benchmark performance against established brand and customer service standards, productivity measures, and health and safety regulations.
  • Plan and work collaboratively with store managers to ensure corrective action is taken to remedy gaps in the areas of profitability, customer service, staffing, merchandising, communication, promotions, financial services, health and safety, loss prevention, and general housekeeping and store conditions.
  • Monitor workplace behaviors and the staff work environment at each store location to ensure awareness and maintenance of employee and workplace safety policies and track observations from each store on site visit reports.
Requirements:
  • Experience working in northern communities or working with Indigenous groups or communities is required.
  • Five or more years managing retail stores, big box, or multi-unit retail operations.
  • Knowledge of Indigenous cultures or languages is an asset.
  • Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.
  • Proficient oral and written communication.
  • Demonstrated strong leader with proven team-building and training capabilities.
  • Ability to multi-task, learn, and adopt new practices in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
  • Proficient computer skills in MS Excel, Word, Windows, and Outlook.
  • Travel to northern Canada markets to days per year.
  • Ability periodically to operate store truck, store warehouse equipment, and grocery store equipment.
  • Ability to regularly lift objects up to 50 lbs.
Location:

Gibraltar House, 77 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB

Reports To:

Director, Operations Support and Communications



  • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada The North West Company Full time

    Job Title: Operations SpecialistAt The North West Company, we are seeking an experienced Operations Specialist to join our team. As an Operations Specialist, you will play a critical role in the development of store teams, focusing on increasing operating and leadership competency, and improving program execution.Key Responsibilities:Train, coach, and audit...


  • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada The North West Company Full time

    Job Title: Operations SpecialistAt The North West Company, we are seeking an experienced Operations Specialist to join our team. As an Operations Specialist, you will play a critical role in the development of store teams, focusing on increasing operating and leadership competency, and improving program execution.Key Responsibilities:Train, coach, and audit...

  • Operations Specialist

    2 weeks ago


    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada The North West Company Full time

    Job Title: Operations SpecialistIn this exciting role as an Operations Specialist at The North West Company, you will play a vital part in driving the success of our stores by developing and implementing strategies to improve operational efficiency, customer service, and overall store performance.Key Responsibilities:Train and coach store teams to enhance...

  • Operations Specialist

    2 weeks ago


    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada The North West Company Full time

    Job Title: Operations SpecialistIn this exciting role as an Operations Specialist at The North West Company, you will play a vital part in driving the success of our stores by developing and implementing strategies to improve operational efficiency, customer service, and overall store performance.Key Responsibilities:Train and coach store teams to enhance...


  • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada The North West Company Full time

    Job Title: Operations SpecialistIn this exciting role as an Operations Specialist at The North West Company, you will play a crucial part in driving the success of our stores by developing and implementing operational strategies that enhance customer experience, improve sales, and increase profitability.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement operational...


  • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada The North West Company Full time

    Job Title: Operations SpecialistIn this exciting role as an Operations Specialist at The North West Company, you will play a crucial part in driving the success of our stores by developing and implementing operational strategies that enhance customer experience, improve sales, and increase profitability.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement operational...


  • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada The North West Company Full time

    Job Title: Operations SpecialistIn this exciting role as an Operations Specialist at The North West Company, you will play a crucial part in driving the success of our stores by developing and implementing operational strategies that enhance customer experience, improve sales, and increase profitability.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement operational...


  • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada The North West Company Full time

    Job Title: Operations SpecialistIn this exciting role as an Operations Specialist at The North West Company, you will play a crucial part in driving the success of our stores by developing and implementing operational strategies that enhance customer experience, improve sales, and increase profitability.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement operational...


  • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Cabela's Full time

    Job Title: Specialist Operations AdministratorReporting to the Merchandise Sourcing Manager, the Specialist Operations Administrator plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the BPS Merchandise Management System (MMS) and SAP. This position is responsible for analyzing and executing the strategic direction of the Category Management team,...


  • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Cabela's Full time

    Job Title: Specialist Operations AdministratorReporting to the Merchandise Sourcing Manager, the Specialist Operations Administrator plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the BPS Merchandise Management System (MMS) and SAP. This position is responsible for analyzing and executing the strategic direction of the Category Management team,...


  • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Cabela's Full time

    Job Title: Specialist Operations AdministratorReporting to the Merchandise Sourcing Manager, the Specialist Operations Administrator plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the BPS Merchandise Management System (MMS) and SAP. This position is responsible for analyzing and executing the strategic direction of the Category Management team,...


  • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Cabela's Full time

    Job Title: Specialist Operations AdministratorReporting to the Merchandise Sourcing Manager, the Specialist Operations Administrator plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the BPS Merchandise Management System (MMS) and SAP. This position is responsible for analyzing and executing the strategic direction of the Category Management team,...


  • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada The North West Company Full time

    Job Title: Operations SpecialistIn this exciting role as an Operations Specialist at The North West Company, you will play a crucial part in driving the success of our stores by developing and implementing operational strategies that enhance customer experience, improve sales, and increase profitability.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement operational...


  • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada The North West Company Full time

    Job Title: Operations SpecialistIn this exciting role as an Operations Specialist at The North West Company, you will play a crucial part in driving the success of our stores by developing and implementing operational strategies that enhance customer experience, improve sales, and increase profitability.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement operational...

  • Operations Specialist

    2 weeks ago


    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada The North West Company Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Operations Specialist to join our team at The North West Company. As an Operations Specialist, you will play a critical role in the development of our store teams, focusing on increasing operating and leadership competency, and improving program execution.Key ResponsibilitiesTrain, Coach, and...

  • Operations Specialist

    4 weeks ago


    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada The North West Company Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Operations Specialist to join our team at The North West Company. As an Operations Specialist, you will play a critical role in the development of our store teams, focusing on increasing operating and leadership competency, and improving program execution.Key ResponsibilitiesTrain, Coach, and...

  • Operations Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada The North West Company Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Operations Specialist to join our team at The North West Company. As an Operations Specialist, you will play a critical role in the development of our store teams, focusing on increasing operating and leadership competency, and improving program execution.Key ResponsibilitiesTrain and Develop...

  • Operations Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada The North West Company Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Operations Specialist to join our team at The North West Company. As an Operations Specialist, you will play a critical role in the development of our store teams, focusing on increasing operating and leadership competency, and improving program execution.Key ResponsibilitiesTrain and Develop...


  • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada IKEA Canada Full time

    {"title": "Warehouse Operations Specialist", "description": "Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and organized Warehouse Operations Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our warehouse operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth flow of goods and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.Key...


  • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada IKEA Canada Full time

    {"title": "Warehouse Operations Specialist", "description": "Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and organized Warehouse Operations Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our warehouse operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth flow of goods and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.Key...