Assistant Front Store Manager - Flexible Full-Time Shifts

Overview

Join a community-focused, locally owned store delivering health, beauty, and convenience products and services, where customer satisfaction remains the highest priority.

Role Importance and Summary

This role supports the Front Store Manager (FSM) by overseeing human, physical, and financial resources. The goal is to meet store objectives through improving the flow of merchandise from the stockroom to the sales floor.

Key Duties and Operational Responsibilities

• Maintain high store standards that enhance customer experience, increase foot traffic, and contribute to profitability.
• Collaborate with management to ensure consistent enforcement of store standards, including organization of the backroom.
• Assist the FSM with labor scheduling and utilize Workforce Management tools to boost labor efficiency.
• Ensure sufficient staffing to run the store effectively at all times.

Human Resources Responsibilities

• Adhere strictly to Human Resources policies and standards.
• Support hiring processes for all departments, except Pharmacy, working alongside the FSM.
• Manage wage administration within prescribed guidelines.
• Promote and uphold the company’s culture, motivate staff by exemplifying core values, and foster employee engagement.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong planning abilities and decision-making skills.
• Inventory management preparation and control of expenses through sound judgment.
• Leadership qualities with ongoing mentorship and staff development responsibilities.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills to respond swiftly to evolving tasks.
• Solid organizational capabilities.

Experience Requirements

• Previous experience in retail management.
• Proven track record of driving business goals, leading by example, and supporting corporate initiatives.
• Effective collaboration within management teams.
• Outstanding interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
• Business insight and financial understanding.
• Ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Work Environment and Benefits

Work in a Shoppers Drug Mart store owned locally yet supported by a national brand. Enjoy benefits such as a purchase discount program, flexible scheduling, competitive wages, and online training opportunities.

We encourage ownership of your duties and finding ways to enhance care for patients, colleagues, customers, and the wider community.

Diversity and Accommodation

Our Associate Owners recognize the richness of Canada's diversity and strive to reflect it in their workforce, culture, and product offerings. Accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities are available upon request.

Compliance and Ethical Standards

We are committed to lawful conduct, which aligns with our Code of Conduct, reinforcing customer and stakeholder expectations.

Compensation

Hourly wage ranges between $17.90 and $20.90 depending on candidate experience and location. This position is currently vacant. Recruitment processes involve the use of artificial intelligence for screening and selection purposes.