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: 6141 Young St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 2A5

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.

Assistant Department Manager - Replenishment NIGHTS (Halifax Market) - Currently supporting Young Street Superstore #354 - As part of our Management Team in conjunction with the Department Manager, you will be a mentor and leader, developing your team through succession planning initiatives, supporting our Care, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence (CORE) Values. Part of your responsibility as an Assistant Department Manager will include overnight responsibilities for executing the stock replenishment plans and preparing the isles, shelves and perimeter of the store with full inventory and ready for our customer shopping experience each morning when the store opens for business. This role encompasses the grocery, dairy, and frozen departments.

No Previous Retail or Management Experience?

At Loblaw, we offer a comprehensive training program to the successful applicant. While the successful applicant may benefit from having Retail Store Experience or previous experience leading/managing a team, we are on the lookout for a candidate willing to learn and take on a new career in Retail.

What You'll Do:

• Assist the Department Manager in directing and supervising all replenishment and overnight staff to secure efficient in stock position for our customers.
• Ensure productivity within all areas is efficient, achieving expectations within each department.
• To respond immediately to any colleague inquiries, staffing issues, power interruptions, alarm notifications, and /or other related matters that may materialized during the overnight operation of the store/building.
• To maximize sales and gross profit through productivity and efficiencies, ensuring goals and budgets are met
• To interpret and administer Company policy and ensure compliance with the Employee Guidelines
• Responsible for maintaining the condition of all areas of the store during the overnight.
• To ensure the safety and sanitation and overall conditions of the sales floor, back shop, coolers, freezers for each department when managing the overnight team.

What You'll Need:

• Flexibility to work a continuous rotation of overnight shifts including weekends.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced agile environment
• Accept responsibility for department metrics, leadership and colleague engagement.
• Three to five years' experience in the retail service industry considered beneficial
• Prior management experience considered beneficial
• Grade 12 Diploma (GED or equivalent)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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.