Job Description

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.
All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.
Location: 9064 Commercial St, New Minas, Nova Scotia, B4N 3E4
At Loblaw, we help millions of Canadians get through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day. Through our innovation and quality products, we’re here for our friends, neighbours, family members and colleagues.
We succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us.
We’re looking for adaptable people who are thrilled to join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well®. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion.
About the role
Whether we are shopping for our weekly essentials, a big celebration or checking out the new products and deals our team members are there to give excellent customer service and memorable experiences. Our Assistant Department Managers are dedicated people leaders who navigate us to providing the best in-store experience for shoppers like ourselves in all our stores across Canada. We want to show you how it is done and have you help us improve and build an even better in-store experience. We'd love to hear from you.
What you’ll do

• Lead, mentor and empower team members to improve efficiency, engagement, and retention
• Maintain merchandising and operational standards
• Be accountable for financial objectives
• Be on the lookout for fantastic talent to join the team

Who you are

• An outstanding teammate with good interpersonal skills
• Adaptable in a fast-paced work environment

Experience Required

• Experience in a retail setting is an asset

What you bring

• Resourceful and courteous when resolving inquiries
• Motivated to learn new things and deliver positive customer service
• Flexibility to work a variety of hours which may include days, evenings, and weekends
• Able to move up to 50lbs and in constant mobility for an entire shift
• Passionate people leader skills
• Consistent record of delighting customers

Loblaw is committed to sustainability by sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues 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.
Employment Type: Full time
Type of Role: Regular
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 colleagues, 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.