Assistant Department Manager

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians provides employees a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well.

At Your Independent Grocer, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We have opportunities for hard working, enthusiastic and reliable people just like you.

Why is this role important:

Whether we are shopping for our weekly essentials, a big celebration or checking out the new products and deals our team members are there to give excellent customer service and memorable experiences. Our Assistant Department Managers are dedicated people leaders who navigate us to providing the best in-store experience for shoppers like ourselves in all our stores across Canada. We want to show you how it is done and have you help us improve and build an even better in-store experience. We'd love to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

• Lead, mentor and empower team members to improve efficiency, engagement, and retention
• Maintain merchandising and operational standards
• Be accountable for financial objectives
• Be on the lookout for fantastic talent to join the team
• Building and leading diverse teams that foster a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging

What you bring:

• Resourceful and courteous when resolving inquiries
• Motivated to learn new things and deliver positive customer service
• Flexibility to work a variety of hours which may include days, evenings, and weekends
• Able to move up to 50lbs and in constant mobility for an entire shift
• Passionate people leader skills
• Consistent record of delighting customers
• An outstanding teammate with good interpersonal skills
• Adaptable in a fast-paced work environment
• Experience in a retail setting is an asset

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our employees progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our employees, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note: Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

NOTE: The Employer noted in this posting is an independently owned corporation (“Franchisee”) which is licensed to use the “Your Independent Grocer” trademark(s) by Loblaws Inc. Applicants hired by a franchisee will be employees of the franchisee. No employment or similar relationship will be created between the applicant and Loblaws Inc. or its affiliates.