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: 1 Presidents Choice Circle, Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 5S5

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.

NOFRILLS District Manager in Training, Ontario GTA- Job Posting

Employment Type: Full-time

We are continually looking to provide career development opportunities and build our talent bench within the Discount Division. Outstanding talent is at the center of our strategy, and we want to create opportunities for our colleagues and employees to develop and grow.

We are excited to offer the District Manager in Training program role for the Ontario (GTA) Market. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to further their understanding of the business through personal development and direct experience in a rotational based learning program. The program will be personalized based on the individual's skill set and can include:

• Store Operations
• Financial planning
• Customer Immersion
• Leadership Development Training
• Merchandising
• Fresh Procurement
• Supply Chain
• Loblaw Digital & PC Express
• Data and Analytics
• Leading and supporting retail projects
• Franchise business management
• Mentorship with leaders in the business

Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with Owners and Store Support teams in order to promote store performance.
• Assist District Managers with control standards such as Health and Safety, inventory, product recalls, and food safety.
• Provide assistance to stores in the execution of merchandising and operational standards like backroom processes, customer service, maintenance, receiving, and hours of operation.
• Achieve labor targets to maximize profitability while ensuring customer satisfaction. Achieve shrink targets through effective inventory control and the implementation of loss prevention initiatives.
• Assist with the development of store operational plan and management team, review third party and service contracts, execute Fresh and GM filling plan, and ensure on-time setup within allocated budget.
• Support initiatives designed to increase employee engagement, improve labor productivity, and improve recruitment and retention. Contribute to and implement programs designed to increase employee capability across the region and provide coaching to improve performance of stores.
• Provide input to the District Managers regarding format and business unit strategy, budget, product assortment, and other matters. Provide input into the development of operational standards as requested.
• Monitor the competitive environment in the assigned regions and propose market-focused responses.

Role Requirements:

• Operations experience with a solid working knowledge of store systems, profit and loss statements, processes, procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills.
• 3-5 years of experience coaching, developing, and managing in retail environment
• Excellent knowledge of store systems (SAP, STAS, SWEDA MART, etc.) and proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Exposure to and understanding of store reports (P&L, COS, Labour Management, Shrink, etc.); and the ability to articulate and apply that understanding.
• Comfortable managing within a union/nonunion environment with a focus on coaching and development.
• Demonstrated high level of professionalism and ability to deal effectively with all levels within the organization as well as external contacts
• Excellent knowledge of store systems (SAP, STAS, SWEDA MART, etc.) and proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Exposure to and understanding of store reports (P&L, COS, Labour Management, Shrink, etc.); and the ability to articulate and apply that understanding.
• Comfortable managing within a union/nonunion environment with a focus on coaching and development.
• Demonstrated high level of professionalism and ability to deal effectively with all levels within the organization as well as external contacts
• Extensive travel required

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.

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.