Store Planner

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.

Ready to Make an impact?

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have an opportunity for a Store Planner - Ontario to design and develop new, expanded, or renovated retail stores, including site planning and fixture layouts, consistent with the Capital Plan. This position will be based out of Mississauga, Ontario.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

• Design and develop new, expanded, or renovated retail stores, including site planning and fixture layouts, consistent with the Capital Plan.
• Actively contribute to a positive and productive working environment.
• In conjunction with the Design Manager, National Design Director, Regional Construction Team, and Regional Operations, develop design concepts and fixture plans for all capital projects.
• Conduct site reviews to confirm as-built conditions of stores.
• Provide necessary drawings to obtain signoff on scope of work for all projects with the Regional Retail Operations teams.
• Ensure that all design documents required for project submission for milestone dates and approvals are completed accurately and on time, including Site Plans, Fixture Plans, and Elevations.
• Manage external design consultants to ensure projects are completed accurately, on time, and on budget, consistent with the approved Store Layout and National Design standards.
• Assist the Design Manager to obtain and review quotes for the preparation of design and décor drawings that are within budget for the scope of work.
• Assist the Design Manager to provide support to the Real Estate Department with all design aspects related to RE deals, including the review of site plans and elevations relative to the development of projects.
• Ensure that all National Design standards are being adhered to.
• Provide support to the Construction Project Management team to ensure on-time and on-budget completion of projects.
• Participate in periodic on-site reviews with the Design Manager, Consultant, and/or Project Manager to provide support.
• Work closely with the Regional Procurement team to ensure accurate execution of the Capital Plan.
• Participate in final project inspection and post-mortem to establish recommendations for future projects.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment as per company requirements.
• Adhere to and utilize implemented processes, protocols, and technical solutions for all design activities.
• Work closely with the Regional Construction Project Management and Regional Retail Operations teams to ensure that region-specific concerns are addressed.
• Provide insight, guidance, and technical expertise to cross-functional teams as it relates to store design.
• Foster an environment that encourages employee engagement and motivates team members to perform at their very best.
• Embrace a safety-focused culture, ensuring OH&S is considered in current processes and future plans.

What you have to offer:

The ideal candidate will have retail design experience, preferably in grocery. They should have knowledge in the development of site plans, preliminary layouts, fixture plans, and assignment drawings, and demonstrate excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD/Revit.

• Degree or Diploma in Architecture or Interior Design (preferred).
• Bachelor of Technology degree or diploma in Architectural Technology.
• 3-5 years as a Store Planner in the retail industry (preferably grocery retail).
• 5-7 years in an Architectural/Design firm or industry-related field.
• Knowledge in the development of retail site plans, preliminary layouts, fixture plans, and assignment drawings.
• Excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD/Revit, Microsoft Office suite, and Bluebeam.
• Good working knowledge of Building Code and local government requirements.
• Ability to provide direction and decision-making on design issues with consultants.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to manage a variety of complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a variety of complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong relationship-building and management skills to achieve work-related goals.
• Self-starter with proven problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and assess information and propose a recommended solution.

At Sobeys, we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week. This requirement is integral to our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and is designed to help our teammates live better – physically, financially, and emotionally.

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability 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.
• Parental leave top-up.
• Paid Vacation and Days-off.

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.