ABOUT THE NORTH ATLANTIC GROUP OF COMPANIES The North Atlantic Group of Companies is a diverse and growing, province-wide leader in retail gas and convenience, residential, commercial, and wholesale fuels. For over 30 years, we’ve built our reputation on quality products, extraordinary service, and support for local communities. With our people first approach, North Atlantic looks for dynamic individuals who take initiative and who are committed to fostering a strong team workplace.

We want people who are known for their positive attitude, genuine communications, and personal drive. As we advance our business for the future, North Atlantic is driven to developing efficient and green energy solutions aligned to the needs of the world in which we live. Committed to sustainable and responsible business practices, we’re driving industry forward, supporting new skills and new jobs for this ever-evolving landscape.

For more information about the North Atlantic Group of Companies, please visit www.northatlantic.ca

Reporting to the Director of Convenience, the Category Manager is responsible for supporting category performance through effective merchandising, pricing, promotional planning, product assortment management, and supplier partnerships across the retail fuel and convenience business operated by North Sun Energy – a limited partnership between North Atlantic and Petro-Canada. Working closely with franchisees, store teams, territory managers, and vendor partners, the Category Manager helps drive business results by leveraging data, supporting merchandising standards, and identifying opportunities that enhance both category performance and the customer experience. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical and financial skills, sound business judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Vendor Management

- Manage supplier agreements (terms, pricing, delivery, marketing, and promotions).




- Negotiate and administer rebate agreements/vendor support.
- Identify and evaluate current suppliers.

Category Management

- Product selection and implementation.
- Planogram design review and maintenance.
- Pricing strategy, including competitive price shop, margin management.
- Identify new opportunities to grow sales.
- Food Service Program support.
- Analytical skills for industry, competitor, and consumer trends.
- Development of long-term strategies.
- Participate in budget development.
- Maximize consumer appeal through pricing, promotion, and product management.
- Development of exit strategies for unsuccessful products

Promotional Strategy

- Develop annual promotional calendar (Merchandising Grid).
- Collaboration with the marketing and operations teams to support merchandising execution.
- Develop and implement promotions at store level in collaboration with suppliers.

Reporting

- Responsible for tracking and reporting rebates earned and collected.
- Promotion performance and other key performance indicators (KPI’s).
- Category and departmental sales reports.
- Prepare and present regular end-to-end category review.

Other

- Communicate with retailers to ensure implementation of merchandising promotions.
- Assist Territory Managers in ensuring compliance at site level with supply agreements, planograms, signage placement, and product placement.

Qualifications

- Completion of an undergraduate degree or 3-year diploma in Business or Commerce.
- Minimum 5 to 7 years of management experience in a retail environment.




- Knowledge of pricing and promotional management as well as category management in a retail environment will be considered assets.
- Strong working knowledge of excel.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to manage time and tasks; organizational skills.
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.

North Sun Energy is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which include

Health and Dental, Wellness Program, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Company Pension Plan with employer contribution, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Free on-site parking, Employee engagement activities

If you are a highly motivated team player, have the qualifications, and are prepared to meet the challenges as outlined, apply by submitting your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by September 29, 2026.

ABOUT NORTH SUN ENERGY

North Sun Energy is a co-ownership business between North Atlantic and Petro-Canada in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and PEI. With more than 110 gas stations and convenience stores across the three provinces (some under the Petro-Canada brand and some under the North Atlantic brand), this collaboration enhances Petro-Canada’s national coast-to-coast network and extends North Atlantic’s presence into Nova Scotia and PEI. Customers across the region now benefit from an expanded range of loyalty rewards, including Petro-Canada’s Petro-Points™ program, Triangle Rewards® and North Atlantic’s Yay! ™ Rewards program, in addition to experiencing the celebrated Orangestore convenience store brand located at many of the sites.

North Sun Energy is focused on optimizing long term value and growth through strategic development initiatives, expansion efforts, and enhanced customer experiences.

Work Location: In person

📌 Category Manager (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 North Atlantic (North Atlantic Marketing
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality