New Horizon Co-op is hiring a Temporary (approx. 6 months) Store Team Leader at our Food Store in Hythe, 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 athttps://www.newhorizonco-op.crs/sites/newhorizon

What youll do:

• Provide superior leadership through coaching, development, performance management, and feedback to Team Members to ensure that they deliver an exceptional customer experience
• Developing and adhering to operational and budgetary goals including sales, margins, expenses, inventory and sales per employee hour
• Lead a culture of safety for both management and non-management employees through continuous training and adherence to New Horizon Co-ops 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:

• 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
• Valid Drivers License
• Flexible availability including evenings and weekends
• Demonstrated experience tracking and monitoring customer satisfaction levels
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated 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 skill
• 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 totake 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 were 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.