Food Store Team Leader - Temporary (approx. 6 months)

New Horizon Co-op is hiring a Temporary (approx. 6 months) Store Team Leader at our Food Store in Grande Cache, Alberta.

Who we are:

Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at https://www.newhorizonco-op.crs/sites/newhorizon

What you'll do:

• Provide superior leadership through coaching, development, performance management, and feedback to Team Members and Leaders to ensure that they deliver an exceptional customer experience
• Provide leadership and direction to Department Team Leaders in the development and achievement of operational goals and financial results including, sales, margins, expenses, inventory and sales per employee hour (SPEH)
• Handle filing, record keeping and perform other iss45 File Maintenance Functions
• Lead a culture of safety for both management and non-management employees through continuous training and adherence to New Horizon Co-op's standards for health & safety, loss prevention, and environmental due diligence
• Ensure company policies, best practices, training courses, and certifications are completed in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure inventories are managed and protected in compliance with management standards to maintain high levels of accuracy and minimal losses
• Other duties, as assigned

Why it matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Who you are and what you have:

• 5+ years of progressively responsible work experience in a retail environment, including 1-2+ years of demonstrated experience as a Supervisor or Team Leader
• High School Diploma
• Demonstrated experience tracking and monitoring customer satisfaction levels
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated effective team leadership skills with the ability to work well within a multigenerational and diverse team
• Ability to effectively manage operational budgets, maximize operational efficiency, and improve sales and growth margin
• Effective planning, organization and time management skills
• Strong inventory management, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience coaching, mentoring and providing performance feedback to Team Leaders/Supervisors
• Great computer skills (including data entry accuracy) and the ability to manage computer files efficiently
• Related experience in the Co-operative Retailing System is an asset

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we're working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.