Job Description

Southland Co-op is hiring a Home Centre Manager based out of our Home Centre in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan.

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 at www.southlandco-op.crs.

What you’ll do:

The Home Centre Manager leads daily store operations, ensuring strong financial results, excellent customer service, and consistent execution of company standards. This role oversees staff development, inventory and merchandising, marketing coordination, budgeting, and safety compliance. Through effective leadership and operational oversight, the manager ensures a well‑run store that delivers value to customers and supports the community.

• You will lead and support department managers and staff, fostering teamwork, accountability, and strong performance.

• You will oversee daily store operations to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance with company standards.
• You will manage inventory levels, merchandising execution, and product flow to meet customer expectations.
• You will collaborate with Marketing & Community Relations to execute promotions and community initiatives.
• You will direct merchandise procurement and guide departments on product mix and inventory decisions.
• You will lead budgeting, monitor financial performance, and ensure accurate cash‑handling and documentation.
• You will support recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management in partnership with HR.
• You will champion a customer‑first culture and ensure a clean, organized, and welcoming store environment.
• You will resolve customer concerns professionally while upholding company policies.
• You will ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental policies and reinforce safe work practices.

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 our local communities together.

Who you are:

You are an experienced retail operations leader ready to take on a high‑impact management role, and:

• You have completed Grade 12 and bring 6–9 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years leading a larger department or mid‑size location.
• You have a minimum of 3 years of experience leading technical and/or professional support staff.
• You are skilled at building strong relationships with internal and external customers, especially when navigating complex issues or transactions.
• You have proven experience coaching, developing, and providing constructive feedback to team members.
• You understand how to control operational costs, improve efficiency, and drive sales and margin growth.
• You are a confident, approachable leader with strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• You bring sound judgment, integrity, and a results‑oriented mindset to your work.
• You value collaboration, diverse perspectives, and working together to achieve shared goals.

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take 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 we’re 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.

Please note that safety-sensitive positions will require pre-employment alcohol and substance testing.

Apply online, or contact us at hr@southlandco-op.ca for more information. Position will be open until filled.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

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 at www.southlandco-op.crs