Assistant Manager - Retail (Remote/Canada-wide) (LMIA)
Job Type
Full-time
Location Type
Remote
Location
Worldwide
Salary
$20.00–$21.00 CAD/hour
Job Description
AI Summary
This Assistant Manager - Retail Trade position with IGA des Sources Cap-Rouge is available for remote, Canada-wide work. Key duties include evaluating daily operations, managing staff, planning budgets, and resolving various issues. Candidates require a College/CEGEP education or equivalent experience and 1 to less than 2 years of experience.
About the Role
This role is for an Assistant Manager in the retail trade sector, specifically within a supermarket or grocery store setting. The position involves contributing to the daily operational success and strategic planning of the business.
Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Manager will evaluate and organize daily operations, manage staff, and assign duties. Responsibilities also include studying market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes, and the effect of competitors' operations on sales. The role involves determining merchandise and services to be sold, implementing price and credit policies, and procuring merchandise for resale. Additionally, the Assistant Manager will develop and implement marketing strategies, plan budgets, monitor revenues and expenses, and determine staffing requirements. Resolving issues such as customer requests, complaints, and supply shortages, overseeing payroll administration, and conducting performance reviews are also key tasks. The position supervises office and volunteer staff.
Requirements
Candidates should possess a College/CEGEP diploma or equivalent experience. A minimum of 1 year to less than 2 years of experience is required for this position. The work environment is fast-paced, requiring the ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and maintain attention to detail. Personal suitability traits include adaptability, collaboration, energy, quick learning, client focus, flexibility, organization, and being a team player. The role may involve sitting.
Why this job suits newcomers
This posting is LMIA-positive, making it highly relevant for international candidates seeking to work in Canada. It explicitly states that Canadian work experience is not required, further simplifying the application process for newcomers. The employer also applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities, fostering an inclusive environment.
Benefits and Workplace Support
The employer offers health benefits including a dental plan, health care plan, and vision care benefits. They provide physical accessibility accommodations, such as ramps and elevators, to support persons with disabilities. The employer is recognized for supporting newcomers and refugees, and applies hiring policies to support visible minorities. The employment terms include options for evening, flexible hours, morning, night, day, and weekend shifts.