Title: District Manager

Location: 1645 Inkster Blvd, Winnipeg MB

Benefits of working at Arctic Co-ops include:

• a competitive salary,
• annual bonus potential
• annual vacation (accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation time in first year),
• employer-matched pension plan,
• comprehensive group benefits plan,
• career development opportunities,
• annual performance plans,
• an environment where employees are encouraged, supported and recognized,
• employer paid business travel,
• equipment supply (cell and laptop),
• accrual lieu days (following travel).

Position Summary

The incumbent shall provide support and leadership to local Co-operative boards and management on the efficient operation of their business, market monitor and support Arctic Co-ops programs and services, facilitate the resolution of any potential conflicts between Arctic Co-ops and Co-ops and act as a team leader when assigned projects. This position may also be assigned to complex or weak Co-operatives and may carry out special assignments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Acts as a representative of Arctic Co-operatives Limited to the Co-operatives to which assigned and acts as a liaison officer between both entities;
• Provides sound management advice and assistance to boards of directors and managers of member Co-operatives and recommends strategies for improvement;
• Ensures management and financial controls are established and maintained in the Co-operatives assigned, reviews monthly financial statements to monitor margins, sales, cash flow, expenses, etc., and makes recommendations when required;
• Attends general meetings of Co-operatives and provides advice on long-term planning, demonstrating the need for retained savings and analysis of financial statements;
• Assist managers, where necessary, with resupply orders, pricing strategies, store set-ups, expansions, insurance needs, inventory, point of sale systems, etc.
• Maintains regular contact with member Co-operatives on actual operations to ensure the ongoing viability of the Co-operative;
• Delivers effective training to management in all aspects of operations and control and provides guidance and assistance with staff development;
• Provides education and training to boards of directors and members with the objective of increasing local operational control and long-term viability;
• Implements, monitors and updates Arctic Co-operatives Limited systems in merchandising, marketing and accounting;
• Assists with the hiring and orientation of Co-operative managers, presents suitable candidates for board approval, travels to community with new managers to complete orientation on-site;
• Facilitates the annual performance review and evaluation of Co-operative managers in conjunction with boards of directors (fiscal year-end); recommends ratings and salary increases within parameters of Arctic Co-operative’s salary administration guidelines;
• Complete local responsibility charts;
• Provide strong management support for Co-operatives under management agreement;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A proven background as a business generalist, preferably in a Co-op environment
• A minimum of 5 years in retail management experience, ideally with a Grocery Management and District Management background
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills coupled with excellent leadership abilities
• Solid background in training and development of retail staff
• A commitment and understanding of the Co-operative principles
• Technical competency in the use of POS and Microsoft Software Applications
• Personal commitment to personal development and growth
• Extensive travel is required of this position -80 to 100 days per year to a specified region of the Arctic, usually minimum 2 weeks at a time

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application question(s):

• How many years of Grocery Management experience do you have?
• Are you willing to travel to Nunavut or Northwest Territories for 80 to 100 days per year for 2 weeks at a time?

Experience:

• retail management: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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