Department Manager

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued - as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians provides employees a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Your Independent Grocer, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We have opportunities for hard working, enthusiastic and reliable people just like you.

**Why is this role important**

Our** Department Managers **are inspired doers. They help provide a positive in-store shopping experience by ensuring the store is always ready with available products that meet customer needs to live life well. Our managers inspire our customers through delightful conversation and knowledge of products.

**Responsibilities and Duties**

Key Responsibilities will include:

- To manage employees and maintain the department in an effective and efficient manner
- Have an understaning of the deparment financials and be able to meet budget expectations for Sales, Labour, Shink, etc.
- To be able to create displays and execute promotions for product
- To manage inventory levels and ensure orders and production are maintained to expected service levels
- To be able to Hire and Train new employees
- To cut meat in compliance with the store’s cutting standards
- To receive meat and check invoices ensuring quantity is accurate and quality of product meets with store standards
- To store meat on trays in an orderly fashion in preparation for wrapping
- To wrap and price meat on trays as required
- To clean the work area ensuring the sanitation of the department meets with store standards
- To follow the store safety procedures at all times
- Adhere to strict cleaning schedule ensuring a high level of cleanliness and sanitation standards
- Maintain product displays and follow store procedures.
- Assisting customers whenever possible
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications and Skills**
- Meat Cutting Experience is an asset, but not required (training will be provided)
- Able to understand the financial aspects of the department
- Able to stand for length of the shift (Up to 8hrs)
- Able to lift 50lbs
- Work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Able to work in a temperature controlled environment
- Follow store safety and sanitation practices.
- Able to work various shifts - days, evenings and week-ends.
- Represent the company in a professional way at all times.

This position is available for Full Time only and applicant must be available anytime.

Thank you.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars - Environment, Sourcing and Community - and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our employees progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

**Please Note**:
**NOTE**: The Employer noted in this posting is an independently owned corporation (“Franchisee”) which is licensed to use the “Your Independent Grocer” trademark(s) by Loblaws Inc. Applicants hired by a franchisee will be employees of the franchisee. No employment or similar relationship will be created between the applicant and Loblaws Inc. or its affiliates.