Business Operations Coordinator at Sobeys

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.

Overview

Our Prairies Operations network is searching a Business Coordinator who is organized, creative, tech savvy. This role will bring our company values to life; Customer Driven, Results Oriented, and People Powered through supporting retail operations excellence and through community investments. So, if you love working with a team, have a passion for community investments, are dedicated to the needs of our operations teams when executing business initiatives, have a creative flair, and have a professional demeanor to participate in key operational meetings …. This role is for YOU.

This role will be based out of our Calgary Office or Winnipeg Offices.

Here’s Where You’ll Be Focusing

• Administer Division Calendar (e.g. manage single Division calendar view of regular trainings, conferences and leadership trips)
• Aggregate data requested by VP (e.g. collect weekly recaps from each district and formulate into a weekly update)
• Create presentations to showcase results and initiatives
• Administer Community Action Fund
• Support Division specific community initiatives
• Establish and maintain relationships with store operators and external stakeholders
• Act as a liaison for cross-geography logistics
• Support division events and trips (e.g. own logistics for banner meetings, operations meetings/annual department meetings, etc.)

What You Have To Offer

• Merchandising or retail experience
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel and Power Point)
• Proficient with Microsoft Teams and Outlook
• Working capability with creativity design tools
• Solid ability to arrange, negotiate, and secure contracts with event vendors

Who We Are

Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.

Learn More About Our Story And Culture

Who We Are | Why Work With Us

Total Rewards

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

Additional Information

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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.