Posting Title- MGR 15R - Store Manager, Gabriola Island- Position Classification- Manager R15- Union- N/A- Work Options- Location- Gabriola, BC V0R 1X3 CA (Primary) - Salary Range- $59,015.56 - $66,749.47 per annum- Close Date- 10/9/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Public Safety & Sol General- Ministry Branch / Division- BC Liquor Distribution Branch- Job Summary**About the BCLDB**: The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis, and operates the retails brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores. The LDB is committed to government’s goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page. BC Liquor Stores is a fiscally responsible retailer of beverage alcohol that provides exemplary customer service, delivers social responsibility programs and upholds BCLDB’s core values of service, relationships and results. Working in this vibrant, creative and supportive team environment will see your knowledge and skills thrive to unparalleled levels **About this role**: Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Store Manager is required to have a thorough understanding of the industry, practical business fundamentals, and inventory management practices. This is a high-profile position with regular contact with the public and deals with complex customer service issues that often require mediation, diffusion, and correction with the ultimate goal of meeting or exceeding the needs of the customer. The Store Manager guides other leaders to inspire top performance from their teams by providing leadership and direction to create a high-performing work environment that maximizes sales, controls costs through effective resource planning and inventory control, and maintains a high level of customer-centric focus. A criminal record check is required. For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting. An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established. **Position requirements**: **Education and Experience**: - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalent certificate. - A minimum of one year of recent experience* with 6 months supervisory experience in a customer-facing, service-oriented environment. - Experience working in a retail or hospitality environment. - Direct accountability for driving and achieving sales. - Experience in an environment with annual sales in excess of $1 million. - Experience with visual presentation standards and KPIs. - Diploma or certificate in business, retail management OR courses in leadership/supervision. - Recent experience is defined as occurring within the past 5 years. **Application instructions**: - **Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.** **Note**: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. **Working for the BC Public Service**: The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace. The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers. - Job Category- Leadership and Management