MGR R - Store Manager, Cannabis Operations

MGR 18R - Store Manager, Cannabis Operations - (123928)

Posting Title

MGR 18R - Store Manager, Cannabis Operations

Position Classification

Union

GEU

Work Options

Location

Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$68,028.89 to $77,100.40 annually

Close Date

6/18/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

Ministry Branch / Division

Job Summary

About the BCLDB:

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis, and operates the retails brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.

The LDB is committed to government’s goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.

The LDB has been assigned to distribute, wholesale, and sell non-medicinal cannabis inclusive of a government owned online channel with a mandate to support government’s key priorities of protecting public health and safety, promoting social responsibility, and eliminating the illicit market. Since 2018, the BC Cannabis Stores chain has grown to 39 locations across the province, providing an educational, safe, and socially responsible outlet for the BC public to engage with non-medical cannabis products.

We distribute cannabis to all licensed retail locations across BC and work with licensed producers across Canada to provide a wide product assortment that is centrally distributed. Cannabis operations within the BCLDB includes the Distribution, Merchandising, Retail Operations, Supply Chain, and Marketing departments.

About this role:

The Store Manager, under the general supervision of the Regional Manager, is responsible for the management of a major retail operation, providing leadership and direction, controlling costs and maximizing revenue through the achievement of sales targets. Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service and education to the public.

The Manager is responsible for reviewing and analyzing all aspects of store operations, including providing input into and monitoring the store budget, controlling employment costs, and analyzing reports. The Manager is expected to contribute to establish and improve the Cannabis Store image through the implementation and maintenance of policies. The Manager is responsible for the hiring, training and development of staff, scheduling assignments, and participating as required in all store duties.

Successful completion of a criminal record check and Selling it Right™ Certificate is required. Work may take place in office, retail, and warehouse locations. Shift work and working evenings and weekends are required. This role requires the ability to travel overnight within the Province of British Columbia.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• A minimum of three (3) years of recent, related experience
  * leading a team within a customer-facing retail operation and experience with customer service and the management of assets.

Preference may be given to those candidates with any of the following:

• Degree, diploma, or certificate in business or retail management.
• Experience working in a government or regulatory environment.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Experience working in the cannabis industry.
• Formal course work in cannabis from an accredited post-secondary institution.

* Recent, related experience is defined as occurring within the past five (5) years.
Experience may include relief experience.

Candidates that are applying with relief time (i.e., supervisory experience in…