Full Time Grocery Clerk

What began as a meat delivery business in Stellarton, Nova Scotia has grown to over 128,000 teammates at corporate-owned and franchised/affiliate store locations. Sobeys Capital Incorporated and its independently owned and operated franchise stores 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. Please note that this career opportunity is for a role at an independently owned and operated franchised/affiliate store location. Ready to start fresh? The Full Time Dairy Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Dairy Department while ensuring exceptional customer service, strong merchandising standards, effective inventory management, and a safe, organized work environment. The Dairy Manager will provide leadership to department teammates, drive sales and profitability, maintain product availability and quality, and actively contribute to a positive environment of employee and customer engagement. Here’s Where You’ll Have An Impact Lead the daily operations of the Dairy Department and ensure department standards are consistently maintained Adhere to and enforce all Food Safety Protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, Health and Safety requirements, corporate policies, and other programs and initiatives Order, receive, rotate, and merchandise stock in accordance with company inventory control procedures Maintain appropriate inventory levels while managing shrink, waste, out-of-stocks, and product rotation Ensure shelves, displays, bunkers, coolers, and promotional areas are full, faced, organized, and merchandised to company standards Provide superior customer service and ensure customer needs are addressed in a professional and timely manner Drive department sales by effectively merchandising and promoting featured, seasonal, and promotional products Monitor department performance and identify opportunities to improve sales, productivity, inventory control, and profitability Maintain a clean, safe, and organized back shop, cooler, and retail sales floor Ensure proper rotation, date checks, temperature controls, and product quality standards are maintained Lead, coach, train, and support department teammates while promoting teamwork and employee engagement Assist with scheduling, task delegation, and daily workload planning to ensure department priorities are completed Communicate department priorities, expectations, and operational updates to teammates Complete required department paperwork, inventory processes, price changes, and other administrative duties accurately and on time Support store leadership and other departments as required Other duties as required What You Bring To The Table Previous retail grocery, dairy, or department leadership experience is considered an asset Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and support a team Ability to work independently and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Above-average communication skills, both oral and written Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high merchandising, food safety, and customer service standards Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the business, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required May be required to lift up to 20 lbs, stand for extended periods of time, and complete physical work including, but not limited to, bending, lifting, reaching, stocking, and working in refrigerated environments Our affiliate and franchise stores offer teammates competitive total compensation packages that will vary by role, location, and store ownership. 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. External websites may share our organization's job postings, which may include 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; these decisions are made by our Hiring Teams. 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. 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.

The Dairy Manager leads daily operations of the Dairy Department, ensuring high merchandising standards and effective inventory control. They are responsible for driving sales, maintaining food safety protocols, and coaching department teammates.

Candidates should have previous retail grocery or dairy leadership experience and strong organizational skills. The role requires the ability to work a flexible schedule and perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 20 lbs in refrigerated environments.

• Time managementPreferred
• Customer servicePreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Department Leadership
• Inventory Management
• Merchandising
• Food Safety Protocols
• Customer Service
• Staff Training
• Waste Management
• Scheduling
• Time Management
• Communication Skills
• Product Rotation
• Operational Planning

• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support
• Logistics

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 22, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level