FAQs
What is the primary responsibility of the Evening and Weekend Assistant Front Store Manager?
The primary responsibility is to assist the Front Store Manager in managing the human, physical, and financial resources of the store while ensuring that store objectives are achieved, focusing on product flow from the backroom to the sales floor.
What are the key duties related to store operations?
Key duties include maintaining store standards to optimize customer experience, managing labour scheduling, ensuring adequate staffing levels, and working with the management team to maintain store standards in effect 100% of the time.
What are the human resources responsibilities of this role?
Responsibilities include complying with Human Resources standards, assisting with hiring (excluding Pharmacy), maintaining wage administration within guidelines, and driving employee engagement and culture through leadership and mentoring.
What qualifications are needed for this position?
Qualifications include effective planning, judgment and decision-making skills, time management, leadership capabilities, and efficient organization and planning skills.
What type of experience is preferred for applicants?
Previous retail management experience is preferred, along with the ability to drive business performance, superior interpersonal skills, and business and financial acumen.
What does it mean to drive the Blue Culture in the store?
Driving Blue Culture means engaging and motivating staff by leading through the company's Core Values, building a positive workplace culture that focuses on teamwork and customer service.
How does one benefit from working in a Shoppers Drug Mart store?
Employees benefit from working for a local business owner while having support from a national brand, gain access to a purchase discount program, flexible schedules, competitive pay, and opportunities for online learning.
Is there a commitment to diversity in hiring practices?
Yes, Shoppers Drug Mart recognizes Canada’s diversity as an opportunity and strives to reflect this in hiring practices, the products sold, and store culture.
Is accommodation available for applicants with disabilities?
Yes, accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.
What is the company's stance on compliance with laws?
The company believes that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing and sees upholding the law as part of their Code of Conduct, reinforcing customer and stakeholder expectations.