Assistant Team Leader - Lake Country Co-op @ CStore Air Ronge

Co-op • Air Ronge, SK

71d • Onsite

About The Position

Lake Country Co-op invites applications for the position of full-time Assistant
Team Leader onsite at our Convenience Store/Gas Bar in Air Ronge, Saskatchewan.
If you are dedicated to delivering an outstanding customer experience, have a
proven track record in sales, and are talented at working both independently and
as the leader of a highly motivated team then Lake Country Co-op is looking for
you. This position provides strategic direction, drives growth opportunities and
community engagement, and provides leadership to the Air Ronge Convenience Store
and Gas Bar encompassing sales of approximately $XX million.

Who We Are: Lake Country Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we
are built on a foundation of honesty, innovation, responsibility, and
respect—values that shape how we work, how we serve, and how we grow. We believe
in working together to deliver exceptional experiences for our members and
guests, strengthen the success of our communities, and reinvest in sustainable
growth that benefits everyone. To learn more about who we are and how you can
help bring the Lake Country Co-op brand to life, visit us at
www.lakecountryco-op.crs.

Why It Matters: Lake Country Co-op Gas Bars are the first choice for convenience
in Air Ronge, the surrounding tri-community area and the North. Lake Country
Co-op provides a range of products and services to support our over 54,680
member-owners in 20 different communities throughout North Central Saskatchewan
in the areas of Food, Pharmacy, Convenience Store, Home and Building Solutions,
Ag products, Petroleum, Food Services, and Wine, Spirits and Beer. Through
continuous innovation, strong collaborations with local organizations, and
annual sales of $700 million, we continue to help build, fuel, feed, and grow
our communities together. Our goal is to work together and build stronger, more
vibrant communities where everyone can thrive.

Who You Will Work With: Reporting to the Air Ronge Gas Bar Team Leader, you will
be a key participant in initiating, developing, and executing plans and policies
to ensure continued growth in sales, service, employee satisfaction, and
customer experience. You will help lead a fun and passionate team to cultivate a
culture of collaboration.

Discover Air Ronge: Air Ronge is a northern village situated on the western
shore of Lac La Ronge, just south of La Ronge; it forms part of the
tri-community area that includes La Ronge and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band.
Together, these communities serve as a regional hub for the north-central part
of the province. Surrounded by lakes, boreal forest, and rugged Canadian Shield
terrain, Air Ronge is in a region known for its natural beauty. It offers
opportunities for outdoor recreation like fishing, hiking, boating, and
snowmobiling. Air Ronge is often seen as a gateway to the remote and wild beauty
of northern Saskatchewan, offering a peaceful lifestyle with strong cultural
ties and access to nature.

What We Offer:
• Competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including flex days and
a flexible spending account, and an employer matched pension plan at one of
Saskatchewan’s largest companies.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop
and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation through tuition assistance
and leadership development opportunities.
• The opportunity to be visionary business and community leader to help move the
community towards sustainable growth, enriching life in Saskatchewan’s North.

We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the
opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process. If you require
an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your
requests to us at [email protected] . All information will be kept
confidential.

At Lake Country Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we are working to
create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.

We can’t wait to hear from you! We thank all candidates for their interest:
however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be
contacted.

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Requirements

• You have 2 years of Retail Convenience Store management experience including Convenience Store operations, knowledge of pumps, fuel and compliance in a full-service environment, or equivalent experience.
• You are creative, self-reliant, goal oriented, and can set and adjust priorities in an ever-changing retail environment.
• You possess experience in the areas of member relations, selling, health and safety, ordering, receiving, merchandising, asset maintenance.
• You have a strong understanding of personnel policies, practices, and procedures.
• You have a high level of integrity and accountability.
• You have sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization and execution skills.
• You must be able to plan and organize your own work and that of others, supervise others, and delegate to others.
• You have a well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and leadership skills.
• You are tech savvy with a good understanding of retail technology.
• You are customer focused and have the ability to work in a fast paced, guest facing environment.
• You are available for day travel and some overnight travel within the Lake Country Co-op trading area to attend seminars, meetings, training programs and other events.
• You carry a valid Class 5 license and must have reliable vehicle for daily trips in the Air Ronge area; you will be reimbursed by Lake Country Co-op for business related expenses.
• You can fulfill the physical job requirements, standing, working outside and inside, lifting up to 25 lbs.
• You have a flexible work schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Co-operative Retailing experience and post-secondary education in a business-related field are assets.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the behaviors and actions to support Lake Country Co-operative’s vision, mission, and safety principles to make a difference in members lives, with a strong customer focused approach.
• Provide an exceptional customer experience at all touch points through various communication channels.
• Assist with building and leading a high-performance team that delivers on budgeted targets by maximizing operational efficiency.
• Lead the Convenience store team in providing quality service and convenience.
• Ensure inventories are managed and protected in compliance with management standards and practices to maintain high levels of accuracy and minimal loss.
• Ensure the department is displaying, stocking, and rotating merchandise as per company policy and standard with a focus on maintaining image and brand standards.
• Provide superior leadership to team members through coaching, mentoring, performance management and feedback.
• Become familiar with and adhere to Lake Country Co-op policies such as selling of age restricted items and all government regulations relating to tobacco and lottery.
• Oversee the completion of daily reports, reconciliations, and purchases.
• Champion the Asset Protection and Safety Management systems, policies, procedures.
• Perform minor repairs to assets as required.
• Perform all other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including flex days and a flexible spending account, and an employer matched pension plan at one of Saskatchewan’s largest companies.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation through tuition assistance and leadership development opportunities.
• The opportunity to be visionary business and community leader to help move the community towards sustainable growth, enriching life in Saskatchewan’s North.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed