Department Manager, Grocery

With over 185 stores and nearly 22,000 team members, Save-On-Foods is Western Canada’s largest grocery retail company and a great place to grow your career. Committed to its core values of service, people, innovation, fun and integrity, Save-On-Foods is known for its World Class Team that goes the extra mile for its customers, team members, and communities. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is B.C.’s Most Loved Brand and certified a Great Place to Work®.  We are hiring a Department Manager, Centre of Store at our Save-On-Foods location in Prince Rupert, BC. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, and the successful applicant must have open availability. You will be responsible for: • Leading the department, acting as a coach, mentor, and resource while fostering a positive team environment focused on Always Customer First service.    • Delivering operational excellence through customer experience, health and safety, food safety, and merchandising.  • Engaging and retaining team members through training, performance management, rewards/recognition, and succession planning.   • Communicating key messages and business objectives to team members in the department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.   • Reviewing and analyzing financial reports, identifying opportunities to improve performance, and presenting KPIs to the management team.  • Analyzing business/HR metrics and dashboards of the department.    • Supporting with implementing strategies to grow sales and customer loyalty.    • Leading inventory counts/period end of the department and resolving issues as required.    • Performing all job duties throughout the department as needed, including lifting weight (up to 50 lbs), standing for long periods of time, and working in hot/cold environments.    You have: • 1-3 years of retail experience.    • Leadership experience is an asset.   • Food Safe Certification.   • A post-secondary education in a business related field is an asset.     • Experience and/or knowledge with: • Achieving sales targets and profitability.     • Executing merchandising plans and creating in-store displays to drive sales.    • Human Resources (e.g. training, development, coaching and mentoring).    • Workforce planning and scheduling considerations. • Health and safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices.  • Proficiency with computer applications.    You are: • A leader that embodies and demonstrates our leadership competency model through communication, collaboration, initiative and emotional intelligence.   • An effective communicator, with interpersonal and relationship building skills.   • Proactive in taking initiative with an entrepreneurial mindset.     • Able to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment while meeting organizational goals.   • Detail-oriented and committed to high standards, consistently upholding department expectations and supporting operational excellence.  • Results-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.     Here are some of the perks we offer: • Eligible to participate in the Retail Management Incentive Plan. • Get paid every Friday! • Exclusive team member offers and discounts. • Benefits & pension eligibility. • Wellness and team member assistance program. • Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities. • Opportunities to learn and grow. Compensation Details: $54,080.00 Join our Team! Come be part of an energetic and inclusive team where we work together to have fun and achieve our goals.  If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our growing team!