Retail Store Manager

**Retail Store Manager**

Goodwill is hiring, join our growing organization today We are looking for people just like YOU

The Retail Store Manager roles takes an “on the floor” approach to management, working alongside hourly team members to lead, coach and support the team while contributing to the processing of donations. As a Store Manager, you will contribute to Goodwill's mission by supporting the success of the donated goods retail business, helping to create jobs and opportunities within the community, and promoting environmental sustainability through the reuse and recycling of donated goods.

If you have a passion for thrifting, making a difference in your community, helping people and the environment - come join Goodwill We are a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to improving the lives of others through our mission of WORK.

We welcome all backgrounds, knowledge, abilities, and perspectives. We welcome newcomers to the region to apply. Grow your career, skills and reach your full potential.

**About Us**

Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes is a leading non-profit organization committed to changing lives and communities through the power of WORK. Ready to work or not, a job at Goodwill is a path to work readiness. Our organization strives to create a workplace which is welcoming and respectful to all where every employee and member feels valued and supported.

**Mission**:
Changing Lives and communities through the power of WORK.

**Vision**:
Everyone is working and thriving in sustainable communities.

**Values**:
Inclusion: Embracing all people equally

**C**ompassion: Serving with heart

**A**spiring Workforce: Together changing lives through the power of WORK

**R**espect: Embracing diversity, upholding all people with dignity and trust

**E**mpathy: Ability to walk in each other’s shoes

**Why You Will Love Goodwill**:
Competitive Compensation Package includes:

- Benefits (dental/health) available for full-time and some part-time positions (based on hours worked).
- Registered Pension Plan opportunity for various roles.
- Employee discount at retail locations.

Exciting career training and coaching:

- Equitable access to skills training & coaching, scholarships, and educational credentials.

Supportive Life and Work Opportunities:

- Personal and professional development support with Life Coach & Employee Assistance Program.
- Work-life balance (we provide flexibility in scheduling your shifts)
- Building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live.

We have an amazing team and workplace:

- Employer of choice across Southwestern Ontario who meets the Federal Government’s 50/30 challenge for diversity in leadership.
- Commitment to accessibility and mobility (various walking devices and wheelchair accessible work locations).
- Mission-driven organization committed to the Power of Work.
- Environmentally committed to meeting our goal of zero waste on planet earth.
- Respectful, fun, and supportive team and leadership.
- Accredited through CARF International.

**What You Will Do**:

- Provide world-class customer service by helping customers, answering questions, and sharing your passion of our mission on the sales floor.
- Responsible for managing the donated goods retail business in accordance with our river system business model, guiding principles, organizational goals, procedures and policies.
- Participate and host mission placements through assessments, training and community partnerships.
- Prepare and submit an annual sales and expense budget for consideration.
- Train, develop and supervise team members.
- Schedule staff while maintaining budgeted wage to sales ratios.
- Prepare time and attendance report.
- Follow Goodwill’s Policies and Health & Safety guidelines.
- Contribute to teamwork with added activities.
- Satisfactory criminal reference check - vulnerable persons check.

**What We Are Looking For**:

- Effective leadership characteristics: humility, empathy, courage - to inspire and enact change.
- Exceptional listening skills and high emotional intelligence, respecting differences between various ethnic groups and gender in the workplace
- Enthusiasm: excited to work with other people and teams.
- Flexibility: able to work at various times, including days, evenings, and weekends.
- Communication: effectively speaking with and listening to team members and customers to create a positive workplace.
- Problem-solving: finding solutions to problems, being accurate.
- 2- 5 years of experience managing people and processes simultaneously.
- Post-secondary education an asset.
- Health and safety experience an asset.
- Satisfactory criminal reference check - vulnerable persons check.

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 22nd, 2025.