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Front End Manager and Bookkeeper (18 Month Contract)

City Market
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Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians provides employees a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At valu-mart, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us.

Inspired by food? Committed to excellent service? So are we. At Valu-Mart, we are Food Lovers! We are committed to our Colleagues and Customers and work hard to create a culture that allows us to be our authentic selves while working as a Team. We know that clear communication, collaboration and teamwork is the key to having a successful workplace.   We're looking for talented colleagues who are excited about providing an exceptional shopping experience for customers and delighting them every step of the way! Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Front End & Administration Manager to oversee front-end operations, bookkeeping functions, payroll processing, and HR administration. This role plays a critical part in ensuring smooth day-to-day store operations, strong financial controls, and a positive experience for both customers and employees.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Financial Administration

  • Post Vendor Order Adjustments (VOAs) and scan supporting documentation

  • Complete weekly DSD corrections and maintain scanned records

  • Process cheque payments and complete required manual uploads

  • Manage and reconcile LCBO EFT payments

  • Prepare and submit HST remittances

  • Process and track invoice payments using SAP and Concur

  • Maintain accurate, organized, and compliant financial records

Payroll & HR Administration

  • Process weekly payroll accurately and on time

  • Ensure ongoing HR compliance with company policies and legislative requirements

  • Maintain confidential employee files and documentation

  • Support HR processes including documentation, record keeping, and compliance audits

  • Prepare and monitor front-end labour projections

Front End Operations

  • Oversee day-to-day front-end operations to ensure efficiency and compliance

  • Create and manage weekly front-end staff schedules

  • Track and manage front-end expenses

  • Stay current and compliant with all front-end programs and initiatives

  • Recruit, interview, hire, train, coach, and discipline front-end staff as required

  • Ensure cash office compliance and proper cash handling controls

  • Drive customer satisfaction by ensuring OSAT standards are consistently executed and promoted by cashiers

Qualifications & Skills

  • Previous experience in retail front-end operations, administration, or bookkeeping (grocery retail within Loblaw umbrella preferred)

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills

  • High attention to detail and discretion with confidential information

  • Experience with payroll processing and HR administration

  • Familiarity with SAP, Concur, or similar systems is an asset

  • Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills

  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

  • Stable, full-time position

  • Supportive and professional work environment

  • Opportunity to play a key role in store operations and leadership

  • Competitive compensation based on experience

  • 10% in-store employee discount

  • Comprehensive medical benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Discounted GoodLife Fitness membership

  • Access to the WorkPerks employee discount app

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our employees progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our employees, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.  
 
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.    

NOTE: The Employer noted in this posting is an independently owned corporation (“Franchisee”) which is licensed to use the “Valu-Mart” trademark(s) by Loblaws Inc. Applicants hired by a franchisee will be employees of the franchisee. No employment or similar relationship will be created between the applicant and Loblaws Inc. or its affiliates.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :

$40,000.00 - $43,680.00 / 40.000,00$ - 43.680,00$ (per year / par an)

A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.

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