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Assistant Store Manager I, Gas Bar

  • Portage la Prairie, MB
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 24, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
High school
Apply by
Nov 1, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Assistant Store Manager will lead the daily operations of the Gas Bar, convenience store, and car wash while supporting the manager in team leadership and merchandising. They are responsible for driving sales, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining high standards of customer service.

Job details

Homestead Co-op is hiring a Gas Bar Assistant Manager to join our team. The role is based out of our MacGregor Gas Bar in MacGregor, MB. Looking to take the next step in your career? Join an exciting organization supporting diverse employee groups, a unique business structure and the opportunity to grow with us into the future! What you’ll do: As the Gas Bar Assistant Manager, you will help lead the day-to-day operations of the Gas Bar, Convenience Store, and Car Wash. You will support the team in delivering exceptional customer service while working closely with the Gas Bar Manager in the areas of team leadership, merchandising, inventory management, safety compliance, and operational execution. You will play a key role in driving sales and ensuring a safe, efficient, and customer-focused environment. You will also assist with monitoring Car Wash operations, maintaining cleanliness standards, reporting maintenance concerns, and supporting a positive customer experience. Through continuous improvement and teamwork, you will help achieve departmental goals and operational success. Who we are: Homestead Co-op serves more than 27,000 members — and many more customers — in Austin, Carman, La Salle, MacGregor, Oakville, Portage la Prairie & Treherne. We have 17 locations including Food Stores, Gas Bars, Car Washes, Pharmacies, Liquor Stores, Cardlocks, Home Centres and an Agricultural site. Last year, we contributed over $200,000 to community organizations and initiatives. Who you’ll work with: The Team: You will work closely with the Gas Bar team that reports to the Gas Bar Manager. Why it matters: Our commitment to our members and the community means that we strive to make a positive impact every day. We believe that our success should be shared, and we work hard to create value for our communities. Who you are: You are looking for a career in Human Resources & Training and: * Grade 12 graduate, or equivalent * Post secondary education in business, retail or related field is considered an asset * Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. * 3+ years of customer service and/or retail experience * Experience in a supervisory or leadership role is an asset * Experience in merchandising, inventory management, cash handling and customer service excellence and facility operations is considered an asset * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Effective conflict resolution skills that demonstrate successful outcomes * Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and prioritize competing priorities in a fast-paced environment * Ability to lead a team while effectively coaching and developing staff * Ability to demonstrate strong alignment to the values of Homestead Co-op: Integrity, Excellence, and Responsibility Conditions of Employment: * Must be legally entitled to work in Canada * Must be willing to provide a criminal record check satisfactory to the employer * Must be willing to obtain and maintain any certification requirements such as Propane Safety Certification * Must be willing to work variable shifts that include days, evenings and weekends * Must have a class 5 driver’s license valid in the Province of Manitoba What we offer: * Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. * Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member. * As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.homesteadco-op.crs [http://www.homesteadco-op.crs]. Homestead Co-op is committed to accessible employment and to ensuring that our hiring processes are barrier free. If you require information in an alternate format, or if you require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact HR@homestead.crs [HR@homestead.crs]. If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by November 1, 2026 We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all team members and guests to feel at home. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [JK2]REMEMBER before posting: - Delete Comments (Review > Delete > Delete all Comments) - Remove highlights - Font: Aptos (Body) Size: 11 Homestead Consumers Co‐op Ltd. is here to serve our members and customers with products and services that help build, feed, and fuel individuals and communities. We are a different kind of business, being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and stay in the local economy. We live where you live, work where you work, and help grow the economy right here.

What you’ll do

The Assistant Store Manager will lead the daily operations of the Gas Bar, convenience store, and car wash while supporting the manager in team leadership and merchandising. They are responsible for driving sales, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining high standards of customer service.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of retail or customer service experience. A valid Class 5 driver's license and the ability to work variable shifts, including evenings and weekends, are required.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Short-term incentives
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Employer-contributed pension plan
  • Learning opportunities

Listed skills

  • Customer service · Preferred
  • interpersonal skills · Preferred
  • Safety Compliance · Preferred
  • Cash handling · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred
  • Staff Development · Preferred
  • Coaching · Preferred
  • Team Leadership · Preferred
  • Inventory management · Preferred
  • Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Team leadership
  • Merchandising
  • Inventory management
  • Safety compliance
  • Operational execution
  • Customer service
  • Cash handling
  • Facility operations
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Organizational skills
  • Coaching
  • Staff development
  • Cash Handling
  • Organizational Skills
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Cleanliness
  • Customer Service
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Continuous Improvement Process
  • Cooperation
  • Economics
  • Facility Operations
  • Sales
  • Leadership
  • Interpersonal Communications
  • Inventory Management
  • Operations
  • Team Leadership
  • Prioritization
  • Teamwork
  • Detail Oriented
  • Business Structures

Job areas

  • Retail
  • Management & Leadership
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Assistant Store Manager
  • Retail Store Manager
  • Shop Supervisors
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

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