Requisition ID: 190928 Career Group: Store Careers Job Category: Retail - Produce Travel Requirements: 0 - 10% Job Type: Full-Time Pay Rate: $19.00 - $26.00 Country: Canada (CA) Province: British Columbia City: Mill Bay Location: 9452 Mill Bay Thrifty Postal Code: V0R 2P0 Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact. Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees.

We are a family nurturing families. A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.

Ready to Make an impact?

The Assistant Produce

Manager supports and assists the Produce Manager in the productive and fiscally responsible operation of the department.

The Assistant

Manager will lead, manage, coach, motivate and train staff to achieve the highest level of customer service, adherence to all Food Safety Protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, corporate policies and Health and Safety, and other programs and initiatives.

The Assistant

Manager assists in scheduling, management of labour costs, budgets, inventory control, presentation and merchandising, and in the hiring and training of staff.

The Assistant

Manager will foster customer loyalty,



fulfill customer needs and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement. Here’s Where You’ll Be Focusing Support a coaching and development culture for all employees, which embraces a passion for food

Demonstrate outstanding leadership, while serving as a role model

Assist in managing employees including: selection, orientation, training and development, performance management, succession planning and compensation

Communicate operational requirements/changes to department employees

Create a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales, and profit

Provide superior customer service to meet customer needs

Demonstrate growth in product knowledge, including awareness of product changes, promotions, and seasonal trends

Order, receive, organize, rotate, merchandise and present products and stock in accordance with company standards

Monitor the implementation of all corporate policies, initiatives, and Standard Operating Procedures, including timely and accurate submission of all relevant documentation as required

Ensure OH&S;, food safety, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained

Assist the Department Manager in achieving financial targets and maximizing sales and margins, including forecasting, variance analysis and correction, and labour cost control

Support with managing the department budget





Thorough understanding of all relevant company programs; attend training as required

Supports an environment of employee engagement

Provide feedback for continuous improvement

Maintain a clean and safe working environment as per Company requirements

Other duties as required What You Have To Offer Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment

Above average skills (both oral and written)

Good work ethic and ability to multi task

High School Diploma

Minimum of 12 months of retail store experience, in applicable department

Exposure to reading and analyzing financial reports, and budgets

Available to work a variety of shifts including weekends and evenings We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.

Our Total Rewards Programs Goes Well

Beyond Your Paycheque Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance*.

Access to Virtual Health Care Platform* and Employee and Family Assistance Program.

A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings*.

A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable*.

Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.

Paid Vacation Eligible only after working a set number of hours/days worked. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

📌 Assistant Manager Produce-FT (Parksville)
🏢 Sobeys
📍 Parksville