Job Description

Discovery Co-operative is hiring a Temporary Full-Time Gas Bar Manager who may provide support in our Battleford and North Battleford, SK locations for a term of 8 months with possibility of extension.

Who we are:

Co-op is a different kind of business; being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and stay in the local economy. If you are a member, then you’re an owner.

At Discovery Co-op, we care about our families, friends and neighbours, as well as the communities where we live, work, and play – that’s why we are committed to supporting our community. When you shop Co-op, you’re choosing a business that keeps 100% of its profits in your community. Our profits help to provide great jobs, build welcoming facilities and support local groups and charitable organizations that make our community a better place to live.

Discovery Co-operative Ltd. has over 350 employees serving over 18,000 members in the Battlefords and surrounding communities through the provision of goods and services in the areas of grocery, food, liquor, pharmacy, petroleum and lubricants, home and building solutions, general merchandise and leisure, and agricultural supplies including fertilizer. To learn more about who we are, visit www.discoveryco-op.crs

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the Energy Division Manager, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Oversee, plan, and manage daily operations for gas bar and car wash locations including fuel pricing, inventory management, and implementing marketing programs.
• Prepare, administer, and achieve budgeted goals as it relates to the pricing, sales, margins, expenses, inventory of the commodity and sales per employee hour (SPEH).
• Oversee adherence to brand and merchandising standards, marketing efforts, image standards, safety, and asset protection.
• Provides leadership to the team, in the recruitment and selection of new team members, performance management, performance appraisals, training and development of team members.
• Responsible for building strong customer relationships and delivering solutions. Oversee and monitor client satisfaction levels, ensure customer issues are resolved, and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensures compliance with applicable government standards, as well as ensuring the practice of safety regulations by store employees and customers to promote the elimination of hazardous conditions.

Why it matters:

Our people help create legendary experiences for our guests and members shopping at our locations.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Retail and:

• Grade 12 required.
• 3 – 5 years of experience in retail and/or customer service, with supervisory and store management experience preferred
• Possesses strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong customer service and analytical and problem-solving skills are required, with the ability to remain calm under pressure or high stress situations.
• Effective team leadership skills and work well within a diverse multigenerational, highly motivated team.
• Must successfully complete provincially required training/certification relating to the responsible selling of age-restricted items (including Lotto Learn and Tobacco Regulations)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and the ability to manage computer files efficiently.
• Comfortable in working and learning new HR and Finance Technology
• Knowledge of commodity sales, gross margin and inventory management
• Comfortable working with different types of operating equipment such as a pallet jack, walkie stacker and computers/till.
• Must be capable of occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods of time.
• Communicates Effectively - developing and delivering clear communication to a variety of audiences.
• Directs Work – providing direction, delegating and removing obstacles to get the work done
• Builds Effective teams – building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
• Situational Adaptability – adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations

A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Team Members interested in the above position are to inform their immediate supervisor of their intentions before they approach the contact person. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Our Discovery Co-operative Ltd. Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, Employee Family Assistance Program, an employer-contributed pension plan, Team Member incentives, professional development and training opportunities. 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 Discovery Co-operative Ltd., 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.

If you require additional information, please contact People & Culture at 306-445-9800