Assistant Manager (Langford) - #380735

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Peninsula Co-op is a Vancouver Island-based co-operative with a mission to build strong communities and to benefit its member-owners. With approximately 470 staff, Peninsula Co-op operates 17 retail fuel and convenience centres, 10 liquor stores, 3 commercial card lock and home heating outlets, and a full-sized food store. The Co-op generates approximately $300 million in annual sales and donates over $500k each year to local charities. The business is highly regarded, financially strong, and has developed a loyal member following. The Co-op remains locally owned and proudly shares profits with its 116,000 member-owners, community, and staff.

Peninsula Co-op is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Manager at our Langford Liquor Store, located at 117-737 Goldstream Avenue, Victoria, BC, V9B 3T5. This is a full-time, permanent position that requires 32-40 hours per week. Our ideal candidate will have the availability to accommodate a variety of shifts that include weekdays and weekends to ensure our operation and team members benefit from their expertise.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are a people first business, with a strong focus on our customer and member needs. We are looking for a like-minded, individual to join our dedicated and engaged team members. We are looking for enthusiastic leaders in customer service professionals who:

• Enjoy working with other people and are an excellent communicator.

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  Loves leading a team and working effectively as part of that team.
• Has initiative, energy and enjoy working at a fast pace.
• Has appropriate computer skills and technical knowledge; you are an effective problem solver and reliable.
• Always look for ways to be helpful and go out of their way to assist others; consistently polite.
• Good with numbers; handling cash and other basic numerical calculations quickly and accurately.
• Uses their product knowledge to assist customers and answer questions.
• Looks out for their safety and the safety of others.
• Values integrity and honesty; someone to admire and emulate.
• Able to be on their feet nearly all of their shift & consistently handling product (1 to 40 pounds).

Applicants must be at least 19+ years of age.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

The Assistant Manager’s primary role is to support the Manager to produce budgeted operating results. In the Manager’s absence, the Assistant Manager acts in a leadership capacity to ensure the effective operation of the liquor store. Key areas of responsibility include ensuring a pleasant, comfortable and safe shopping experience for our customers; being a leader to the team, providing support to enable them to do their jobs and develop their skills, ensuring the department is well merchandised, stocked, organized, spotlessly clean and adequately staffed; and administrative tasks like ordering, pricing and inventory. In a supporting capacity, the Assistant Manager will assist with recruitment, staff relations, performance planning and reviews, period end and inventory counts.

WHAT WE OFFER

In addition to a starting wage between $20.25-$24.39 per hour (experience-based), Peninsula Co-op provides a competitive total compensation package that includes:

• Great careers and long-term opportunity for personal and professional growth
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  Profit sharing paid four times a year!
• Excellent Group Health Benefits (Extended health, Dental, Disability, EFAP, and life insurance) for full-time employees
• 6% matched Pension
• Health & Wellness reimbursements (gym membership, yoga class, art classes etc.)
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• Educational assistance & tuition reimbursement (100% covered)
• Social events (Sporting events and concert tickets, company outings)
• Volunteer opportunities supporting our local community events and charities!

We’ll also train and develop you for growth opportunities if you are looking for advancement! We love to promote from within.

Peninsula Co-op is an equal opportunity employer. We take great pride in being a safe and inclusive workplace; supporting and celebrating the diversity of our team. We are committed to every staff member enjoying their experience working with Peninsula Co-op. We reward hard work, commitment, and results.

HOW TO APPLY

Any way you like! On-line through Indeed, or at www.peninsulaco-op.com. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach Martha in Human Resources, 778.351.6538

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Posted: April 17, 2024
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