Store Manager, North Vancouver, Cannabis Operations

At the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) our vision of ‘Service. Relationships. Results.’ is all about providing a valued service, building strong relationships with our stakeholders, and achieving greater results for the province. The LDB is one of two branches of government responsible for the cannabis and liquor industry of B.C. We operate the wholesale distribution of non-medical cannabis and beverage alcohol within the province, as well as the household retail brands of BC Cannabis Stores and BC Liquor Stores.

We employ nearly 5,000 people in over 200 communities and have hundreds of career opportunities spanning our entire wholesale, retail and corporate operations - from supply chain logistics, to high-tech solutions, and everything in between. The LDB has been named one of BC’s Top Employers 14 times over for offering exceptional places to work, flexible work hours and earned days off, extended health and dental benefits, maternity and parental leave top-up payments, a pension program, in-house professional and leadership development, and subsidies for professional accreditation.

The LDB has been assigned to distribute, wholesale and sell non-medicinal cannabis inclusive of a government owned online channel with a mandate to support government’s key priorities of protecting children and youth, ensuring health and safety standards, and keeping the criminal element out of the supply chain. Following legalization, the BCLDB began distribution and wholesale of cannabis, and operating BC Cannabis Stores in a growing number of locations across the province. Since 2018 the BC Cannabis Stores chain has grown to 35 locations with more growth planned all across the province. Cannabis operations within the BCLDB includes the Distribution, Merchandising, Retail Operations, Supply Chain, and Marketing departments.

The Store Manager, under the general supervision of the Regional Manager, is responsible for the management of a major retail operation, by providing leadership and direction, controlling costs and maximizing revenue through the achievement of sales targets. Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service and education to the public.

The Manager is responsible for developing and implementing operational plans, developing annual store budgets, controlling employment costs, and analysing reports.

The Manager is expected to contribute to establish and improve the Cannabis Store image through the implementation and maintenance of policies. The Manager is responsible for the hiring, training and development of staff, scheduling assignments, participating as required in all store duties as well as handling labour relations issues for the work unit.

A criminal record check is required.

Successful completion of Selling it Right Certificate 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**:

- A minimum of three years of recent, related experience* as a Manager or Assistant Manager leading a team within a customer-facing retail operation.

*Must include experience with customer service, supervising people and the management of assets (must not be in a relief capacity).

**Preferred qualifications include**:

- Degree, diploma, or certificate in business or retail management.
- Experience working in a government or regulatory environment.
- Experience working in a unionized environment.
- Cannabis knowledge, demonstrated through experience in the cannabis industry or courses from an accredited post-secondary institution.

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.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact **Bryan Taylor, HR Advisor, Talent & Compensation at 604-252-6386.**

**NOTE**: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $59,400.00-$84,700.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: One location