Job Description

Manitobah is dedicated to a greater cultural diversity throughout our business operations and hiring process. Manitobah is committed to hiring Indigenous employees wherever possible, candidates are encouraged to self-declare on their cover letter.

Assistant Retail Store Manager - Full Time - (Fixed Term)

September 2025 to February 2026

Are you an energetic and engaging team leader? Do you have experience in retail management with a strong ability to lead a sales team and promote brand awareness? Do you want to be an important part of making a positive impact within Indigenous communities? If so, please apply!

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Assistant Store Manager's responsibilities will include overseeing daily store operations, providing an exceptional customer experience, optimizing inventory management, implementing effective merchandising strategies, and ensuring a safe and inviting shopping environment. By actively engaging with customers and staff, the incumbent will contribute to achieving sales targets, fostering a positive team culture, and delivering an outstanding shopping experience that reinforces Manitobah's brand reputation as a preferred retail destination in the community.

WHAT WE OFFER

Manitobah offers a competitive hourly wage, EAP and a generous employee discount on Manitobah products.

LOCATION

This position is in person at south Centre, 100 Anderson Rd SE, Calgary, AB T2J 3V1.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:

Retail Store Manager

Key Relationships:

Interstore Team, Planning and Inventory Department

Direct Reports:

No

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Greet and engage customers in a manner that models exemplary customer service, in coherence with sales model. Supervision of Retail Ambassadors and Key Holders. Coaching and motivating the team to reach and maintain top performance and provide an exceptional customer experience. Delegate tasks when necessary to store Key Holders and Ambassadors. Set up and manage an efficient and organized inventory stock room. Responsible for approving and ensuring bi-weekly timesheets are correct for payroll. Executing in store workshops and special events. Make sure all customer complaints are address and handled professionally, leaving the customer with a positive resolution. Ensures all merchandise is properly ticketed and displayed accordingly. Manage administrative systems and procedures effectively and in accordance with company policies. Responsible for enforcing company policy, ensures a safe work environment, free of harassment or unlawful discrimination. Responsible for adherence to all loss prevention and security policies, as well as credit procedures (e.g., credit and debit cards, employee purchases, discounts, deposits, returns and exchanges). Consistently offer Fireside Community e-mail sign up to all customers. Lives and acts on Manitobah's brand values of: Love, Respect, Bravery, Truth, Honesty, Humility and Wisdom.

Ideal Experience

Professional Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years' experience in progressively responsible retail positions is required. Experience working in an Indigenous or culturally sensitive environment is an asset.

Educational Requirements:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required College Diploma in Business or Management field is considered an asset.

Availability

Must be available all shifts, including Mornings/Evenings/Weekends/Holidays as needed

WAGE

Starting at $22/hr

CONTACT/APPLICATION INFORMATION

Visit our website or email your cover letter and resume to careers@manitobah.ca to apply

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 5 months

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Store discount
Application question(s):

Are you able to legally work anywhere in Canada? Are you committed to making a positive impact within Indigenous communities?
Work Location: In person