Wadena Co-op Association is hiring a Home Centre Manager in Wadena, SK.

Who we are:

Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and support the Home Centre, including: day-to-day operations; short-term/long-term planning with department managers and team members of the Home Centre while maintaining a positive, teamwork-inspired environment. 

• Oversee operations to include compliance with organizational standards (brand, image, merchandising, asset protection, etc.) and legislative standards (employment standards; safety standards). 

• Lead budgeting, monitor financial performance and achieve budgeted goals in relation to pricing, sales, margins, expense, etc.

• Provide leadership to the team, including: recruitment, performance coaching/management, goal setting and training & development.

• Carry a keen interest (and keep current) in building materials, home improvement trends and a general knowledge of building codes.

• Develop and maintain strong customer relations through regular interaction with customers and contractors while resolving customer concerns promptly.

• Support the tendering process and/or project quotes by providing quantities, costing/pricing and descriptive information associated to the overall building project. Provide product recommendations to improve design quality, efficiency and structural integrity as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Why it matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together. 

Who you are: 

You enjoy the retail and construction environment and have the following:

• Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in the home and building or construction industry with at least three (3) years of progressive leadership experience

• Construction accreditation, solid understanding of construction methods and experience estimating and project quoting is essential for success in this role.

• Class 5 Drivers License

• Willing to obtain applicable certifications (examples: Forklift, First Aid, OHC I, OHC II, WHMIS, etc.)

• A shared belief in the Wadena Co-op’s values of: Pride, Integrity, Customer Service & Teamwork

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan.  We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

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 to bring their whole selves to work.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified. 

Apply online or contact Wadena Co-op HR Advisor at ohs.wdcoop@sasktel.net for more information. 

The Wadena Co-operative Association 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. To learn more about who we are, visit www.wadenaco-op.crs [https://www.wadenaco-op.crs/sites/wadena/].