Meat/Seafood Department Manager Full Time (Interim)

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 unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Dominion, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. 

We're looking for talented, passionate leaders with a proven record of delighting customers and growing sales.

In this exciting role you will:
• Lead, coach and motivate colleagues to improve productivity, engagement and retention
• Be committed to maintaining merchandising and operational standards
• Be accountable for departmental financial objectives
• Be constantly on the lookout for great talent to join our team

Responsibilities:

• Ensure excellence in customer service, make suitable suggestions to customers 
• Direction, supervision, selection, and development of staff
• Perform and manage efficient running of department
• Ensure the department is properly merchandised to Company standards and consumer needs
• Ensure quality control standards and pricing integrity are upheld while maintaining inventory control records
• Ensure product ordering and availability to achieve business standards
• Manage costs within the company budget, ensure accuracy of invoicing and other admin duties
• Ensure all the required work is completed in a timely manner
• Ensure proper preparation and packaging of product as well as rotation
• Implement Company policies and procedures
• Conduct inventory, monitor waste control and ensure accuracy of invoicing, and other admin duties
• Responsible for the daily maintenance and clean up of the store which will involve exposure to cleaning solutions for sanitation purposes

• Communicate with colleagues and management – work together as a team
• Support and encourage a safe work environment for all colleagues
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Required:

• Must possess a minimum of two (2) years experience as a certified Meat Cutter
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• Able to operate all equipment and machinery in the meat department
• Able to work in a cool/damp environment
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position
• Self-motivated, service oriented team player
• Excellent organizational skills; able to prioritize workload
• Strong verbal/written communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and to maintain strict confidentiality
• Computer skills: required to utilize MS Office, email, and applicable software
• Flexibility to a variety of hours, which include days, afternoons, evenings, and weekends

If you want to join a fast-paced winning team and believe you can have an immediate impact, then we want to hear from you!

At Loblaw, we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture.  We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.  If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

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 colleagues 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 colleagues, 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.

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