Assistant Manager, Parksville Liquor Store

**_Mid Island Liquor is looking for a full-time Assistant Manager at our Parksville Liquor Store in Parksville, BC._**

**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. Last year alone, we gave back over $234,000 to local charities, community organizations, and education award programs. With 16 gas bars & 13 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 Assistant Manager, Liquor is responsible for assisting the store Manager in the overall operation of their location. 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. Also supports the manager with human resources and payroll related activities.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assists the store manager with oversight of the daily store management ensuring operations and management in accordance with Mid Island Co-op policies, procedures and programs, including providing supervision and direction to store employees.
- Provides customer service and maintains positive customer relations through the proper handling of questions, comments and complaints.
- Performs and follows all aspects of cash handling policies and procedures.
- Oversees the ordering of all merchandise and supplies; oversees receiving, including reviewing/verifying and authorizing appropriate invoices, returns transfers, claims and proper storage of products.
- Develops and maintains schedules, including inputting and editing as required with Team Leader approval.
- Participates in the development of work plans and yearly budgets.
- Participates in interviews as required and may conduct reference checks.
- Reports any policy or procedure issues to the Team Leader.
- May organize and conduct inventory.
- Promotes the prevention of robbery and violence in the workplace.
- Assists with training/orienting new Customer Service Representatives.
- Performs and follows all aspects of cash handling policies and procedures.
- Performs all aspects of opening and closing duties.
- Sells memberships.
- Performs all duties while following established Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.; ensures OHS polices and procedures are adhered to.
- Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

**Qualifications**:

- Grade 12 education or acceptable combination of education and experience
- Minimum two years of gas bar experience preferred
- Basic receiving ordering and merchandising skills
- Strong math skills and basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Team player with strong communication skills
- Ability to physically lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs
- May require Propane Certification and/or FoodSafe
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Alignment with Mid Island Co-op’s values of Community, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

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 alcohol and substance tests will be paid for by Mid Island Co-op.

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

**Salary**: From $40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

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

Supplemental Pay:

- Bonus pay

**Experience**:

- supervisory: 2 years (preferred)