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.

Grocery Department Manager - Full Time

This is your opportunity to advance your career in a leadership role. As the Grocery Department Manager, you will manage the grocery department to ensure that the department is prepared for daily operations.

What you'll do:

- Hire, motivate and mentor Team Members
- Lead, coach and train Team Members to maintain the highest level of productivity and engagement
- Resolve Team Member and customer issues as they arise
- Be committed to maintaining merchandising and operational standards
- Uphold company policies and procedures including health & safety, food safety and loss prevention and hold your team accountable to maintain set standards
- Merchandise, manage inventory, schedule and be accountable for financial objectives
- Implement initiatives that support company objectives
- Monitor local competitors and react to local market conditions
- Provide exceptional customer service to all Team Members, Customers and Vendors

What we are looking for:

- Minimum of 2-years experience in a grocery department with Management experience and product knowledge
- Thorough understanding of financials with a proven track record of delivering on financial targets
- Strong computer skills and ability to quickly learn new systems
- Understanding of Employment Standards, WHMIS, Food Safety and Loss Prevention practices
- Ability to role model and inspire behaviour consistent with our values
- Strong coaching and mentoring skills
- Ownership to resolve issues with a sense of urgency
- Effective communication and listening skills
- Strong creativity skills and ability to create eye catching displays

Work Environment:

- Work is performed in a store retail environment
- Must be available to work days, evenings and weekends
- Travel is required to support off-site events

Why join our team?
- Competitive wages and flexible benefits
- Opportunity to advance your career
- A team that cares and treats you like family
- Culture of teamwork and collaboration
- Celebrates and rewards our Team Members

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.

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