Produce - Assistant Department Manager Produce

Fort Saskatchewan, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 13, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Support the Produce Department Manager in operating the department efficiently and responsibly, including customer service, order completion and receiving, produce preparation, merchandising, and sanitation. Supervise, coach, and train staff when the manager is absent while ensuring compliance with food safety, company, and health and safety standards.

Job details

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. What began as a meat delivery business in Stellarton, Nova Scotia has grown to over 128,000 teammates at corporate-owned and franchised store locations. Sobeys Capital Incorporated and its independently owned and operated franchise partners operate over 1,500 stores in all 10 provinces. You may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drugs, Voilà, or another of our banners, but we are all one extended family. Ready to start fresh? The Assistant Produce Department Manager supports and assists the Produce Department Manager in the efficient and fiscally responsible operation of the department. In absence of the Department Manager, the Assistant Manager will supervise, coach, motivate and train staff to achieve the highest level of customer service, adherence to all Food Safety Protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, corporate policies and Health and Safety, and other programs and initiatives. The Assistant Department Manager will foster customer loyalty, fulfill customer needs and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement. Here’s Where You’ll Have An Impact Provide customer service to exceed customer needs Supervise Produce department personnel in the absence of Produce Manager Promote an employee culture of coaching and development Complete customer produce orders Receive produce orders Perform daily produce preparation Merchandise the Produce Department Maintain sanitation standards Adhere to and implement all applicable company standards Perform administrative duties as required Other duties as required What You Bring To The Table Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment Passionate about food and eager to learn more about it Team Player who builds strong genuine relationships with co-workers and customers Proactive problem-solver with the ability to identify inefficiencies, suggest improvements and has the confidence to action them Maintains a positive can-do attitude in the face of change and multiple priorities Committed to delivering their best every day Above average oral and written communication skills Good work ethic and ability to multi task Able to coach and mentor others Available for a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends Learn More About Our Story And Culture Who We Are | Why Work With Us Total Rewards We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation. Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided. Additional Information External websites may share our organization's job postings which includes compensation information based on similar roles and market benchmarks. These figures are provided for general comparison purposes only and are not issued or verified by our organization. We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams. Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should be passionate about food, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and effective at building relationships, solving problems, and managing multiple priorities. Strong communication, a positive attitude, the ability to coach and mentor others, and availability for evening and weekend shifts are required.