assistant manager

Overview
Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience
2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Retail business
• Supermarket/grocery store

Responsibilities
Tasks

• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures
• Supervise staff
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Assign sales workers to duties
• Professionalism in customer service
• Order picking
• Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Organize and maintain inventory

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Food and food products

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Word processing software
• Project management software
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• MS Outlook

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Efficiency
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Time management
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Resourcefulness
• Ability to multitask

Benefits
Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other Benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees