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 for a Department Manager, Grocery at our North Lethbridge Save-On-Foods location in Lethbridge, AB.

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 andretainingteam members through training, performance management, rewards/recognition, and succession planning.
- Communicating key messages and businessobjectivesto team members in the department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Reviewing and analyzing financial reports,identifyingopportunities 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/periodend of the department and resolving issues asrequired.
- Performing all job duties throughout the department as needed,



including lifting weight (up to 50lbs), standing forlong periodsof 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 abusiness relatedfield 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,coachingand mentoring).
- Workforce planning and scheduling considerations.
- Health and safety policies, procedures, and protected work practices.

- Proficiencywith computer applications.

You are:

- A leader that embodies anddemonstratesour leadership competency model through communication, collaboration,initiativeand emotional intelligence.
- An effectivecommunicator,with interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Proactive in taking initiative with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Able to thrive infast-paced, dynamic environment while meeting organizational goals.
- Detail-oriented and committed tohigh 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 toparticipatein 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.

Join our Team!

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