Join our team! Peninsula Co-op is a Vancouver Island-based co-operative with a mission to build strong communities and to benefit its member-owners.
With approximately 450 staff, Peninsula Co-op operates 17 retail fuel and convenience centres, 10 liquor stores, 3 commercial card lock and home heating outlets, and a full-sized food store.
The Co-op generates approximately $300 million in annual sales and donates over $500k each year to local charities.
The business is highly regarded, financially strong, and has developed a loyal member following.
The Co-op remains locally owned and proudly shares profits with its 121,000 member-owners, community, and staff.
Peninsula Co-op is inviting applications from current staff members for the position of Assistant Manager at our Six Mile Liquor Store , located at 498 Island Highway, Victoria , BC.
This is a full-time, permanent position that provides a range of 32-40 hours per week.
Our ideal candidate should have the availability to accommodate a diverse range of shifts, including weekdays and weekends, across different time periods each day.
Applicants must be at least 19 years of age.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR We are a people first business, offering an opportunity for a new team member to our engaged and supportive environment.
We have an open, team, and customer-oriented culture that offers career growth and professional development.
We are looking for enthusiastic professionals who: Have strong knowledge and experience working in the liquor business; conversations around wine, spirits, and beers come naturally to you.
Have experience scheduling staff, ordering and receiving, and understand budgets and KPIs.
Always look for ways to be helpful and go out of their way to assist others; consistently polite.
Love to organize and lead a team of people, not afraid to keep staff productive and engaged.
Prioritize and delegate duties to be accomplished, holding your team accountable.
Are good with numbers and can handle cash and other basic numerical calculations quickly and accurately.
Able to be on their feet nearly all of their shift & consistently handling product (1 to 40 pounds).
Can scan items and process transactions in an accurate and efficient manner including cash, credit/debit transactions, and gift card activations.
Look out for their safety and the safety of others.
Value integrity and honesty; someone to admire and emulate.
Must be able to successfully complete a criminal record check.
Have a Serving It Right certificate.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING The Assistant Manager's primary role is to support the Manager in producing budgeted operating results.
In the Manager's absence, the Assistant Manager acts in a leadership capacity to ensure the effective operation of the liquor store.
Key areas of responsibility include ensuring a pleasant, comfortable, and safe shopping experience for our customers; being a leader to the team, providing support to enable them to do their jobs and develop their skills; ensuring the department is well merchandised, stocked, organized, spotlessly clean, and adequately staffed; and performing administrative tasks like ordering, pricing, and inventory.
In a supporting capacity, the Assistant Manager will assist with recruitment, staff relations, performance planning and reviews, and period end inventory counts.
WHAT WE OFFER In addition to a starting wage between $21.01 – 23.87 (experience-based) per hour, Peninsula Co-op provides a competitive total compensation package that includes: Great careers and long-term opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Profit sharing paid four times a year! Excellent Group Health Benefits (Extended health, Dental, Disability, EFAP, and life insurance).
6% matched Pension.
Health & Wellness reimbursements (gym membership, yoga class, art classes etc.).
3 weeks' vacation.
Educational assistance & tuition reimbursement (100% covered).
Social events (Sporting events and concert tickets, company outings).
Volunteer opportunities supporting our local community events and charities! Peninsula Co-op is an equal opportunity employer.
We take great pride in being a safe and inclusive workplace; supporting and celebrating the diversity of our team.
We are committed to every staff member enjoying their experience working with Peninsula Co-op.
We reward hard work, commitment, and results.
HOW TO APPLY Any way you like! On-line through Indeed, or at Feel free to contact Martha in Human Resources, 778.351.6538 if you have any questions.
Closing date for this position is October 25, 2024.
Posted October 11, 2024 INDHP #J-18808-Ljbffr