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 Your Independent Grocer, 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 have opportunities for hard working, enthusiastic and reliable people just like you.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Bakery department
  
• Ensure the department meets or exceeds sales and profitability goals
  
• Train and develop department associates in customer service, product knowledge, and merchandising
  
• Ensure merchandise is stocked, displayed, and priced appropriately
  
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with other departments to ensure timely replenishment
  
• Maintain a clean and safe department for customers and employees
  
• Manage departmental expenses and assist in budget preparation
  
• Communicate regularly with store management and other department managers to ensure store-wide goals are being met
  
• Be constantly on the lookout for great talent to join our team
  
• Lead, coach and motivate colleagues to improve productivity, engagement and retention
  
• Be committed to maintaining merchandising and operational standards
  
• Building and leading diverse teams that foster a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging
  

What you bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework preferred
  
• Previous retail management experience, preferably in a departmental or specialty store setting
  
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and develop associates
  
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
  
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
  
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
  
• Knowledge of retail operations, including merchandising, inventory management, and customer service
  
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.
  

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 “Your Independent Grocer” 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.