Assistant department manager - retail

Job summary

Plan and organize daily operations at a supermarket or grocery store. Manage staff, assign duties, and recruit, hire, and supervise employees or volunteers, overseeing a team of 11–15 people.

Job details

Overview Languages French Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Green job Help - Green job – Help Green job – Help Green jobs contribute to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration. Learn more about green jobs. This information was provided by the employer; it was not verified by Job Bank. The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target. Work setting Supermarket/grocery store Responsibilities Tasks Plan and organize daily operations Manage staff and assign duties Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers Supervision 11-15 people Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Handling heavy loads Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Personal suitability Analytical Collaborative Creativity Efficiency Goal-oriented Integrity Positive attitude Proactive Quick learner Time management Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Interpersonal awareness Organized Team player Maturity Patience Resourcefulness Ability to multitask Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits As per collective agreement Group insurance benefits Life insurance Night shift premium Long term benefits Long-term care insurance Other Benefits Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) Parking available Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Indigenous people Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) Supports for visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

What you’ll do

Plan and organize daily operations at a supermarket or grocery store. Manage staff, assign duties, and recruit, hire, and supervise employees or volunteers, overseeing a team of 11–15 people.

Requirements

The role requires 2 to less than 3 years of experience; no degree, certificate, or diploma is required. Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, handle heavy loads, and demonstrate strong communication, organization, teamwork, and time-management skills.

Benefits

• Dental Plan • Disability Benefits • Health Care Plan • Paramedical Services Coverage • Vision Care Benefits • Group Insurance Benefits • Life Insurance • Night Shift Premium • Long-Term Care Insurance • Free Parking • Employer-Paid Learning and Training • Paid Time Off

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Daily Operations Planning · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Daily Operations Planning
• Staff Management
• Duty Assignment
• Recruiting
• Hiring
• Staff Supervision
• Analytical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Client Focus
• Oral Communication
• Time Management
• Organization
• Multitasking
• Flexibility
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Environmental & Sustainability