Dedicated to telling stories and creating experiences, Indigo is always looking for bright, energetic and customer-focused people who can help bring our exciting mission to life in one of our more than 170 Indigo, Indigospirit, Chapters and Coles stores across Canada. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities at our retail stores, distribution centres, and home office for people who share our passions and want to be part of a dynamic and enriching culture.

WHO WE ARE

We love books and all things beautiful

We are Canada’s Cultural Department Store

Books are our heart and our soul and Great Books are JUST the Beginning…

We play by the following rules:

We exist to add joy to our customers’ lives each and every time they interact with us and our products

Our job is to create joyful moments for our customers

We treat each other the way we’d treat a valued friend

We inspire each other to do our best work

We seek to ignite creativity and innovation every day

We give back to the communities in which we operate

Dedicated to telling stories and creating experiences, Indigo is always looking for bright, energetic and customer-focused people who can help bring our exciting mission to life in one of our more than 170 Indigo, Indigospirit, Chapters and Coles stores across Canada. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities at our retail stores, distribution centres, and home office for people who share our passions and want to be part of a dynamic and enriching culture.

WHO WE ARE

We love books and all things beautiful

We are Canada’s Cultural Department Store

Books are our heart and our soul and Great Books are JUST the Beginning…

We play by the following rules:

We exist to add joy to our customers’ lives each and every time they interact with us and our products

Our job is to create joyful moments for our customers

We treat each other the way we’d treat a valued friend

We inspire each other to do our best work

We seek to ignite creativity and innovation every day

We give back to the communities in which we operate

Job Description
The Product Operations Leader is responsible for leading work and the execution of the work that contributes to the profitable movement of goods throughout the course of their life cycle (must have overnight availability). They provide coaching and feedback to Customer Experience Representatives (CERs) to bring products from door to floor efficiently and effectively. They lead the execution of the store’s visual merchandising activities, ensuring our customers can shop easily with or without assistance, and execute work to support reaction to sales trends and customer demands so that products are sold at the highest margin rate possible.



They help influence a store culture that promotes employee engagement, growth, and development.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Functional

Lead execution of activities to support strategic priorities, and the efficiency and effectiveness of product flow processes

Lead execution of D2F process and visual operations, reacting to sell-through, and continual focus on the flow of goods to the sales floor, and Back of House (BOH) set up

Lead execution of markdown process, promotional set-up, and sell-through

Lead execution of changeover and visual assessment action plansMaintain visual propping, signage, and acrylics

Act as an advocate for the customer by placing them at the forefront of all decision-making processes

Embrace and champion technology that creates high tech and high touch solutions for Indigo’s customers

Proactively identify and anticipate customer expectations and needs

Coach and provide feedback to CERs to ensure operational excellence and the profitable movement of goods throughout their life cycle

Open and close store as well as responsibility for managing sales floor

Ensure health and safety of employees and customers is top priority

People

Support the building of strong teams by participating in hiring activities, training new hires, and cross-training current team

Support development of talent by providing feedback on team performance to managers

Collaborate with others to drive flexible and just in time solutions

Share technical knowledge with others and actively seek to learn from those more knowledgeable than yourself

Help others see the impacts of their efforts and proactively engage other functions to get input
Encourage others to freely share their point of view and be open to feedback

Cultural

Model Indigo’s beliefs and convey a positive image in everything you do

Celebrate diversity of thought and have an open mindset

Take an active role in fostering a culture of continual learning and taking risks without the fear of making mistakes

Embrace, champion, and influence change through your team and/or the organization

Qualifications
WHO YOU ARE:

1-2 years of experience in a customer service, merchandising or operations role

Demonstrated commitment to creating an exceptional employee and customer experience

Experience leading others

Knowledge of provincial health and safety standards





Performance orientated

Ability to exercise good business acumen and systemic thinking that supports meaningful decisions

Ability to prioritize, plan and execute while being agile

Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time

Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays

Ability to lift medium to large items, up to 40 pounds, while using appropriate equipment and safety techniques

Bilingualism (French/English) is required for all positions in Québec

Additional Information
At Indigo, we are committed to our communities, our customers, and each other; together we can make a positive impact. We know that fostering diversity and inclusion brings out your full potential and creates a joyful and welcoming environment for everyone. We are driven to be an equitable employer, which highly values your diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that you, in all your uniqueness, belong at Indigo. We welcome all applicants and encourage applications from individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, a person of colour, LGBTQ2+ and people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request to individuals who self-identify as having a disability or special need. Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] if you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.

WELCOME HOME
Indigo uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with certain aspects of the hiring process, such as screening and assessments. These tools support our team but do not replace human judgment. We are committed to using AI responsibly, fairly, and in compliance with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws. We regularly review these tools to help prevent bias or discrimination.

At Indigo, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility are core to our values. We integrate these principles into our training, policies, and hiring practices and continuously evolve to reflect the needs of the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences, including but not limited to individuals who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour), members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

We respect your privacy throughout the recruitment process. Our Candidate Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you apply for a role with Indigo, and the choices available to you.

This posting is for a current prospect within Indigo.

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📌 Product Operations Leader (Ontario)
🏢 Indigo
📍 Ontario