Band 1 - Store Manager, Cannabis Operations

Posting Title - BAND 1 - Store Manager, Cannabis Operations - Position Classification - Band 1 - Union - N/A - Work Options - On-Site - Location - Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA (Primary) - Salary Range - $65,300.21 to $93,100.19 annually - Close Date - 2/12/2025 - Job Type - Temporary Assignment (TA) - Temporary End Date - Ministry/Organization - BC Public Service -> Liquor Distribution Branch - 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. 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 public health and safety, promoting social responsibility, and eliminating the illicit market. Since 2018, the BC Cannabis Stores chain has grown to 39 locations across the province, providing an educational, safe, and socially responsible outlet for the BC public to engage with non-medical cannabis products. We distribute cannabis to all licensed retail locations across BC and work with licensed producers across Canada to provide a wide product assortment that is centrally distributed. Cannabis operations within the BCLDB includes the Distribution, Merchandising, Retail Operations, Supply Chain, and Marketing departments. **About this role**: 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 analyzing 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. Work may take place in office, retail, and warehouse locations. Shift work and working evenings and weekends are required. Ability to travel overnight within the Province of British Columbia. 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 temporary future opportunities may be established. **Position requirements**: **Education and Experience**: - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalent certificate. - A minimum of three (3) years of recent, related experience* leading a team within a customer-facing retail operation and experience with customer service and the management of assets. - Degree, diploma, or certificate in business or retail management. - Experience working in a government or regulatory environment. - Experience working in a unionized environment. - Experience working in the cannabis industry. - Formal course work in cannabis from an accredited post-secondary institution. - Recent, related 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 in