1380 London Rd, Sarnia, ON N7S 1P8, Canada

Job Description
Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Craving a dream job? Join one of Canada's Top Employers. Purdys Chocolatier is delighted to have been voted by our employees as one of Canada's Best Employers. This esteemed award is a testament to the rich texture of our history and our more than 115 years of dedication to quality, trus t, and supportive work environment.

Job Type: Full-time, 6-Month Contract

Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week

Wage: $24.10 per hour

Do you love chocolate?
As a proud Canadian chocolatier, Purdys creates connection and joy through the power of chocolate, and we have a great deal of fun doing it.

We value diversity in our workforce and welcome applicants of all ethnicities, genders, races, religions, abilities, and backgrounds.

About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Shop Manager to lead our new pop-up shop at Lambton Mall . The shop is expected to open on October 30, 2026 .

Successful candidates must be available to attend training in London, Ontario during the week of October 18, 2026 .

The Shop Manager is responsible for achieving overall profitability, maintaining efficient shop operations, and providing effective leadership to the retail team. This role acts as a liaison between the shop and the Purdys Support Office while supporting company policies, programs, and initiatives.

Success in this role comes from your ability to engage customers, drive sales, develop team members, and create an exceptional in-store experience.

This is a full-time, 6-month contract position requiring open availability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.





There is potential for this position to become permanent based on business needs and performance.

In this role, you will:

Drive sales performance and achieve profitability goals

Deliver Customer Obsessed Service and Sales through leadership by example

Recruit, interview, and hire high-quality team members

Train, coach, schedule, and develop team members

Build a strong talent pipeline by developing future internal candidates

Manage inventory levels of products and supplies to meet operational needs

You will be a great fit if you:

Are passionate about chocolate and have at least two years of progressive management experience in a fast-paced retail or hospitality environment

Are self-motivated, results-driven, and enthusiastic about selling a quality product

Are dedicated to delivering an outstanding customer experience

Enjoy meeting current people and thrive in a team-oriented environment

What you'll enjoy:

Active Lifestyle Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Discount

Extended Health & Dental Benefits

Health Spending Account

Sick Days

Profit Sharing

RRSP Matching Program

Ready to learn more?
Check us out on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook to see what makes Purdys such a sweet place to work.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, and while we wish we could personally reach out to everyone, we can only contact those selected for an interview.

We genuinely care about providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email at [email protected] . We're here to help!

1380 London Rd, Sarnia, ON N7S 1P8, Canada

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📌 Retail Manager, Lambton Mall (Ontario)
🏢 Purdys Chocolatier
📍 Ontario