Manager, Parksville Liquor Store

_**Mid Island Co-op is hiring a permanent full-time Manager for our Parksville Liquor Store**_

**Who we are**:
Mid Island Co-op is a different kind of business. If you’re a member, you’re an owner. We don’t have a head office somewhere else or shareholders who aren’t members, and all our profits stay right here on Vancouver Island. We support and invest in our community because we live here too. We give back to local charities, community organizations, and provide education award programs. With gas bars and liquor stores located throughout Central and Northern Vancouver Island, we pride ourselves on providing quality services and products to our customers. Come in and see what we’re all about

**What you’ll do**:
The Liquor Store Manager is responsible for the overall operation of their liquor store location to improve service, program execution and company profitability. This includes scheduling, appraisals, budgeting and attaining financial results. Other responsibilities include managing the image, standards, implementation and adherence to company programs, policies and procedures. This position is also responsible for human resources and payroll related activities.
- Manages the daily store operations in accordance with Mid Island Co-op policies, procedures and programs.
- Provides direction and leadership to the store team toward building a positive, highly motivated and engaged workforce.
- Develops staff schedules according to sales needs, ensuring the operations budget is adhered to.
- Directly responsible for all store employee relations including hiring, orientation, training and development, performance management, discipline, recognition, terminations, etc.
- Manages and maintains the store’s merchandizing standards in accordance with company expectations.
- Implements and manages Mid Island Co-op programs, policies and procedures.

**Who you are**:
You are looking for a career in Retail Store Operations and:

- You have a Grade 12 education or acceptable combination of education and experience. WSET I and WSET II preferred.
- You have a minimum two years of supervisory experience in a retail environment.
- You have a minimum two years of liquor experience with strong product knowledge.
- You have basic receiving ordering and merchandising skills.
- You have strong math skills and intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook).
- You are a leader and team player with strong communication skills.
- Ability to physically lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
- You have a current Serving it Right certification, or are willing to get certified prior to your first day.
- You align with Mid Island Co-op’s values of Community, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.
- You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.

Please note that all positions require a criminal background check and our safety-sensitive positions will require pre-employment alcohol and substance testing. All background checks and pre-employment tests will be paid for by Mid Island Co-op.

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

**Salary**: From $60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Work Location: One location