Department Manager, Centre of Store

With over 185 stores and nearly 22,000 team members, Save-On-Foods is Western Canada’s largest grocery retail company and a great place to grow your career. Committed to its core values of service, people, innovation, fun and integrity, Save-On-Foods is known for its World Class Team that goes the extra mile for its customers, team members, and communities. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is B.C.’s Most Loved Brand and certified a Great Place to Work®. 

We are hiring for a Department Manager, Centre of Store at our Jagare Save-On-Foods location in Edmonton, AB.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, and the successful applicant must have open availability.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the department, acting as a coach, mentor, and resource while fostering a positive team environment focused on Always Customer First service.  
• Ensuring the department executes and achieves operational excellence through customer experience, health and safety, food safety, and merchandising. 
• Engaging and retaining team members through training, rewards/recognition, and succession planning. 
• Supporting with team member related initiatives (e.g. performance management, administration of collective agreement terms (if applicable), and conflict resolution).     
• Communicating key messages and business objectives to team members in the department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. 
• Supporting the management team in reviewing and analyzing income statements and identifying opportunities to improve performance within the department.  
• Reviewing and interpreting department financial reports and presenting KPIs to the management team. 
• Analyzing business/HR metrics and dashboards of the department.  
• Assisting the management team with implementing strategies to grow sales and customer loyalty.  
• Leading inventory counts/period end of the department and resolving issues as required.  
• Performing all job duties throughout the department as needed, including lifting weight (up to 50 lbs), standing for long periods of time, and working in hot/cold environments.    

You have:

• 1-3 years of retail experience.  
• Leadership experience is an asset. 
• Food Safe Certification. 
• A post-secondary education in a business related field is an asset.   
• Experience and/or knowledge with:
  • Achieving sales targets and profitability.  
  • Executing merchandising plans and creating in-store displays to drive sales. 
  • Human Resources (e.g. training, development, coaching and mentoring). 
  • Employee Relations and knowledge of the collective agreement (if applicable).
  • Scheduling. 
• Proficiency with computer applications. 

You are:

• A leader that embodies and demonstrates our leadership competency model through communication, collaboration, initiative and awareness. 
• Self-aware, empathetic, and possess a high level of Emotional Intelligence (EQ).  
• An effective communicator, with interpersonal and relationship building skills. 
• Proactive in taking initiative with an entrepreneurial mindset.   
• Able to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment while meeting organizational goals. 
• Committed to maintaining department standards with a strong attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring operational excellence.
• Results-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.  

Here are some of the perks we offer:

• Get paid every Friday!
• Exclusive team member offers and discounts.
• Benefits & pension eligibility.
• Wellness and team member assistance program.
• Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities.
• Opportunities to learn and grow.

Join our Team!

Come be part of an energetic and inclusive team where we work together to have fun and achieve our goals.  If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our growing team!