Assistant Manager- Keethanow Lumber

OPEN COMPETITION

The Keethanow Group of Businesses is now accepting applications for the following Full-Time Permanent position based out of the Keethanow Lumber & Furniture in La Ronge, SK

ASSISTANT MANAGER

The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:

• Provide assistance to upper management in supervising and facilitating the daily operations of the store.
• Oversee the responsibilities of the Store Manager in their absence.
• Assist in the delivery of key personnel management, such as interviews, promotions, performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
• Provide direction, guidance and instruction to all store associates as required.
• Ensure store conditions are consistently upheld to established standards.
• Assist in creating weekly staffing schedules; ensuring staffing levels adequately meet business needs.
• Learn pricing and product knowledge on lumber and all store related products.
• Load and unload deliveries manually and with forklift when needed.
• Deliver loads when necessary.
• Maintain required licenses, physicals, etc. necessary to perform job requirements.
• Greet and assist customers in a way that models exemplary conduct to other staff.
• Ensure company policies and relevant legislation are consistently adhered to and upheld by all staff members.
• Handle customer complaints as they arise, escalating to the appropriate individual as deemed necessary.
• Ensure that all health, safety and security regulations are adhered to and required standards are met.
• Perform end of day and any other reports including store related inventory in absence of manager.
• Oversee and assist in inventory management.

The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Completion of high school and College/CEGEP/vocational or technical training required
• Demonstrated service orientation required.
• Minimum of (2) years work experience in the lumber industry preferred
• Minimum (1) year work experience in a supervisory role in a retail environment preferred
• Must be able to operate a forklift
• Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 90 pounds
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs which may involve repetitive motion
• Ability to maneuver and climb step ladders and extensions ladders in a safe manner.
• Possess math skills when performing basic operations
• Excellent time management and prioritizing skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to train and motivate staff required.
• Skills to monitor and assess staff performance required.
• Basic office administration skills required.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite.
• Highly effective teamwork skills.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong customer service and troubleshooting skills.
• Well-defined sense of diplomacy.
• Thorough understanding of applicable health and safety legislation.
• Professional, responsive, and positive work attitude is essential.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered
• MUST provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract

Posted: October 1, 2026 Deadline: October 16, 2026