assistant manager - retail trade

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Second hand store
• Retail business
• Economic development organization

Tasks

• Manage staff and assign duties
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
• Determine staffing requirements
• Resolve problems that arise, such as customer complaints and supply shortages
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Train, direct and motivate staff
• Supervise material handlers and helpers
• Return defective products for repair or recycle
• Load and off-load machines
• Keep stock clean and in order
• Balance and deposit cash
• Balance cash and record sales
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Make labels and attach to goods
• Sort, crate and stack goods

Supervision

• More than 20 people
• Customer service clerk

Computer and technology knowledge

• Word processing software
• Database software
• MS Outlook

Area of work experience

• Management

Area of specialization

• Operations management

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Credit check
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses not paid by employer
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Collaborative
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
• Involves supporting green economy sectors

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Long term benefits

• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Subsidised public transportation
• Travel insurance