Top Benefits
About the role
Store Planner
Requisition ID: 189660
Career Group: Corporate Office Careers
Job Category: National Design
Travel Requirements: 10 - 20%
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Ontario
City: Mississauga
Location: Tahoe Office
Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.
Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.
A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.
Ready to Make an impact?
Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have an opportunity for a Store Planner - Ontario to design and develop new, expanded, or renovated retail stores, including site planning and fixture layouts, consistent with the Capital Plan. This position will be based out of Mississauga, Ontario.
The ideal candidate will have retail design experience, preferably in grocery. They should have knowledge in the development of site plans, preliminary layouts, fixture plans, and assignment drawings, and demonstrate excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD/Revit.
Here’s where you’ll be focusing:
What you'll get to do in this fast-paced role:
- Design and develop new, expanded, or renovated retail stores, including site planning and fixture layouts, consistent with the Capital Plan.
- Actively contribute to a positive and productive working environment.
- In conjunction with the Design Manager, National Design Director, Regional Construction Team, and Regional Operations, develop design concepts and fixture plans for all capital projects.
- Conduct site reviews to confirm as-built conditions of stores.
- Provide necessary drawings to obtain signoff on scope of work for all projects with the Regional Retail Operations teams.
- Ensure that all design documents required for project submission for milestone dates and approvals are completed accurately and on time, including Site Plans, Fixture Plans, and Elevations.
- Manage external design consultants to ensure projects are completed accurately, on time, and on budget, consistent with the approved Store Layout and National Design standards.
- Assist the Design Manager to obtain and review quotes for the preparation of design and décor drawings that are within budget for the scope of work.
- Assist the Design Manager to provide support to the Real Estate Department with all design aspects related to RE deals, including the review of site plans and elevations relative to the development of projects.
- Ensure that all National Design standards are being adhered to.
- Provide support to the Construction Project Management team to ensure on-time and on-budget completion of projects.
- Participate in periodic on-site reviews with the Design Manager, Consultant, and/or Project Manager to provide support.
- Work closely with the Regional Procurement team to ensure accurate execution of the Capital Plan.
- Participate in final project inspection and post-mortem to establish recommendations for future projects.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment as per company requirements.
- Adhere to and utilize implemented processes, protocols, and technical solutions for all design activities.
- Work closely with the Regional Construction Project Management and Regional Retail Operations teams to ensure that region-specific concerns are addressed.
- Provide insight, guidance, and technical expertise to cross-functional teams as it relates to store design.
- Foster an environment that encourages employee engagement and motivates team members to perform at their very best.
- Embrace a safety-focused culture, ensuring OH&S is considered in current processes and future plans.
#LI-Hybrid#LI-VJ1
What you have to offer:
What your resume will include and demonstrate to us:
- Degree or Diploma in Architecture or Interior Design (preferred).
- Bachelor of Technology degree or diploma in Architectural Technology.
- 3-5 years as a Store Planner in the retail industry (preferably grocery retail).
- 5-7 years in an Architectural/Design firm or industry-related field.
- Knowledge in the development of retail site plans, preliminary layouts, fixture plans, and assignment drawings.
- Excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD/Revit, Microsoft Office suite, and Bluebeam.
- Good working knowledge of Building Code and local government requirements.
- Ability to provide direction and decision-making on design issues with consultants.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Ability to manage a variety of complex projects simultaneously.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a variety of complex projects simultaneously.
- Strong relationship-building and management skills to achieve work-related goals.
- Self-starter with proven problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and assess information and propose a recommended solution.
At Sobeys we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week. This requirement is integral to our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.
Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy.
We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.
Our Total Rewards programs, for full-time teammates, goes well beyond your paycheque:
- Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
- A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
- Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
- Parental leave top-up
- Paid Vacation and Days-off
We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.
About Sobeys
As one of only two national grocery retailers in Canada, Sobeys Inc. serves the food shopping needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in 10 provinces with retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Price Chopper, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs, as well as more than 330 retail fuel locations. Our five core retail food formats are designed to ensure that we have the right offering in the right-sized stores for each individual market we serve — from our full service format to the convenience format, each tailored to satisfy the unique occasion-based food shopping needs of our customers.
Our 134,000 employees and franchise affiliates are committed to building sustainable worth for each of our customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders through our focus on food, innovation and superior customer service.
En tant que l'un des deux seuls détaillants alimentaires présents dans tout le Canada, Sobeys Inc. répond aux besoins en épicerie de sa clientèle par le biais de ses quelque 1 500 magasins. Répartis dans chacune des dix provinces, ceux-ci arborent diverses bannières de détail dont Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Price Chopper, Thrifty Foods et Lawtons Drugs, ainsi que plus de 330 stations d'essence. Nos magasins d'alimentation sont conçus en fonction de cinq concepts de base afin que l'offre aux consommateurs et la taille des magasins conviennent le mieux à chacun des marchés que nous desservons. Du magasin à gamme complète de services jusqu'au dépanneur, chacun est adapté de façon à combler les besoins particuliers de notre clientèle en fonction de l'occasion d'achat.
En raison de l'importance qu'ils accordent à l'alimentation, à l'innovation et à l'excellence du service à la clientèle, nos quelque 125 000 employés et marchands affiliés se montrent soucieux de créer de la valeur de façon durable pour chacun de nos partenaires, qu'ils soient clients, employés, fournisseurs ou actionnaires.
Top Benefits
About the role
Store Planner
Requisition ID: 189660
Career Group: Corporate Office Careers
Job Category: National Design
Travel Requirements: 10 - 20%
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Ontario
City: Mississauga
Location: Tahoe Office
Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.
Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.
A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.
Ready to Make an impact?
Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have an opportunity for a Store Planner - Ontario to design and develop new, expanded, or renovated retail stores, including site planning and fixture layouts, consistent with the Capital Plan. This position will be based out of Mississauga, Ontario.
The ideal candidate will have retail design experience, preferably in grocery. They should have knowledge in the development of site plans, preliminary layouts, fixture plans, and assignment drawings, and demonstrate excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD/Revit.
Here’s where you’ll be focusing:
What you'll get to do in this fast-paced role:
- Design and develop new, expanded, or renovated retail stores, including site planning and fixture layouts, consistent with the Capital Plan.
- Actively contribute to a positive and productive working environment.
- In conjunction with the Design Manager, National Design Director, Regional Construction Team, and Regional Operations, develop design concepts and fixture plans for all capital projects.
- Conduct site reviews to confirm as-built conditions of stores.
- Provide necessary drawings to obtain signoff on scope of work for all projects with the Regional Retail Operations teams.
- Ensure that all design documents required for project submission for milestone dates and approvals are completed accurately and on time, including Site Plans, Fixture Plans, and Elevations.
- Manage external design consultants to ensure projects are completed accurately, on time, and on budget, consistent with the approved Store Layout and National Design standards.
- Assist the Design Manager to obtain and review quotes for the preparation of design and décor drawings that are within budget for the scope of work.
- Assist the Design Manager to provide support to the Real Estate Department with all design aspects related to RE deals, including the review of site plans and elevations relative to the development of projects.
- Ensure that all National Design standards are being adhered to.
- Provide support to the Construction Project Management team to ensure on-time and on-budget completion of projects.
- Participate in periodic on-site reviews with the Design Manager, Consultant, and/or Project Manager to provide support.
- Work closely with the Regional Procurement team to ensure accurate execution of the Capital Plan.
- Participate in final project inspection and post-mortem to establish recommendations for future projects.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment as per company requirements.
- Adhere to and utilize implemented processes, protocols, and technical solutions for all design activities.
- Work closely with the Regional Construction Project Management and Regional Retail Operations teams to ensure that region-specific concerns are addressed.
- Provide insight, guidance, and technical expertise to cross-functional teams as it relates to store design.
- Foster an environment that encourages employee engagement and motivates team members to perform at their very best.
- Embrace a safety-focused culture, ensuring OH&S is considered in current processes and future plans.
#LI-Hybrid#LI-VJ1
What you have to offer:
What your resume will include and demonstrate to us:
- Degree or Diploma in Architecture or Interior Design (preferred).
- Bachelor of Technology degree or diploma in Architectural Technology.
- 3-5 years as a Store Planner in the retail industry (preferably grocery retail).
- 5-7 years in an Architectural/Design firm or industry-related field.
- Knowledge in the development of retail site plans, preliminary layouts, fixture plans, and assignment drawings.
- Excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD/Revit, Microsoft Office suite, and Bluebeam.
- Good working knowledge of Building Code and local government requirements.
- Ability to provide direction and decision-making on design issues with consultants.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Ability to manage a variety of complex projects simultaneously.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a variety of complex projects simultaneously.
- Strong relationship-building and management skills to achieve work-related goals.
- Self-starter with proven problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and assess information and propose a recommended solution.
At Sobeys we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week. This requirement is integral to our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.
Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy.
We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.
Our Total Rewards programs, for full-time teammates, goes well beyond your paycheque:
- Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
- A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
- Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
- Parental leave top-up
- Paid Vacation and Days-off
We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.
About Sobeys
As one of only two national grocery retailers in Canada, Sobeys Inc. serves the food shopping needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in 10 provinces with retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Price Chopper, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs, as well as more than 330 retail fuel locations. Our five core retail food formats are designed to ensure that we have the right offering in the right-sized stores for each individual market we serve — from our full service format to the convenience format, each tailored to satisfy the unique occasion-based food shopping needs of our customers.
Our 134,000 employees and franchise affiliates are committed to building sustainable worth for each of our customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders through our focus on food, innovation and superior customer service.
En tant que l'un des deux seuls détaillants alimentaires présents dans tout le Canada, Sobeys Inc. répond aux besoins en épicerie de sa clientèle par le biais de ses quelque 1 500 magasins. Répartis dans chacune des dix provinces, ceux-ci arborent diverses bannières de détail dont Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Price Chopper, Thrifty Foods et Lawtons Drugs, ainsi que plus de 330 stations d'essence. Nos magasins d'alimentation sont conçus en fonction de cinq concepts de base afin que l'offre aux consommateurs et la taille des magasins conviennent le mieux à chacun des marchés que nous desservons. Du magasin à gamme complète de services jusqu'au dépanneur, chacun est adapté de façon à combler les besoins particuliers de notre clientèle en fonction de l'occasion d'achat.
En raison de l'importance qu'ils accordent à l'alimentation, à l'innovation et à l'excellence du service à la clientèle, nos quelque 125 000 employés et marchands affiliés se montrent soucieux de créer de la valeur de façon durable pour chacun de nos partenaires, qu'ils soient clients, employés, fournisseurs ou actionnaires.