Ast Mg 15r

Posting Title - AST MG 15R - Assistant Store Manager, Cannabis Operations - Position Classification - Assistant Manager R15 - Union - GEU - Work Options - Location - Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA Delta, BC V4L 2M1 CA Langley, BC V3A 8T1 CA Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary) New Westminster, BC V3M 6H8 CA North Vancouver, BC V7P 3M7 CA Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 4W6 CA - Salary Range - $59,015.56 - $66,749.47 annually - Close Date - 8/21/2025 - Job Type - Regular Full Time - 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 Assistant Manager, under the general supervision of the Store Manager, assists in all facets of 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 Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting in developing and implementing operational plans, developing annual store budgets, controlling employment costs, and analyzing reports. The Assistant Manager is expected to contribute to establish and improve the Cannabis Store image through the implementation and maintenance of policies. The Assistant Manager is also involved in the hiring, training and development of staff, scheduling assignments, participating as required in all store duties as well as being actively involved in labour relations matters for the work unit. The Assistant Manager will assume management of the store in the Store Manager’s absence. Successful completion of a criminal record check and Selling it Right 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. This position may be required to lift cases of up to 50lbs to varying heights, standing at a cash register for extended periods of time and performing warehouse duties including frequent bending and standing. For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description. An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities in the Lower Mainland may be established, which may include vacancies in cities such as North Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Delta, Port Coquitlam, Langley. **Position requirements**: **Education and Experience**: - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalent certificate. - A minimum of three (3) years of recent, related experience* as a manager leading a team within a customer-facing retail operation. **Recent, related experience must have occurred in the last five (5) years and include experience with customer service, supervising people, and the management of assets. - Degree, diploma, or certificate in business or retail management. - Experience working in a unionized environment. - Experience working in the cannabis industry. - Formal course work in cannabis from an accredited post-secondary institution. **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 acce