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 Austin Save‑On‑Foods location in Coquitlam, BC. This is a full‑time position, 40 hours per week, and the successful applicant must have open availability.

• Lead the department, acting as a coach, mentor, and resource while fostering a positive team environment focused on Always Customer First service.
• Ensure the department executes and achieves operational excellence through customer experience, health and safety, food safety, and merchandising.
• Engage and retain team members through training, performance management, rewards/recognition, and succession planning.
• Communicate key messages and business objectives to team members, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Support the management team in reviewing and analyzing income statements and identifying opportunities to improve performance within the department.
• Review and interpret department financial reports and present KPIs to the management team.
• Analyze business/HR metrics and dashboards of the department.
• Assist the management team with implementing strategies to grow sales and customer loyalty.
• Lead inventory counts/period end of the department and resolve issues as needed.
• Perform all job duties throughout the department as needed, including lifting weight (up to 50 lbs), standing for long periods, and working in hot/cold environments.

• 1-3 years of retail experience.
• Leadership experience is an asset.
• Food Safe Certification.
• 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.

• Leader that embodies the leadership competency model through communication, collaboration, initiative and awareness.
• Self‑aware, empathetic, and possessing a high level of Emotional Intelligence (EQ).
• Effective communicator with interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Proactive with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Thrives in fast‑paced, dynamic environment while meeting organizational goals.
• Committed to maintaining department standards with strong attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring operational excellence.
• Results‑oriented with strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.

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

$54,080.00

Join our energetic and inclusive team and help us achieve our goals.