Supervisor - Retail

Job details • Location - Meteghan Centre, NS B0W 2K0 Canada • Work location - On site • Salary - 20.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week • Terms of employment - Permanent employmentFull time • Evening, Shift, Morning, Day, Weekend • Starts as soon as possible • Benefits: Other benefits • Vacancies - 1 vacancy Overview Languages English Education • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience Experience 7 months to less than 1 year On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting • Retail service establishment • Rural area • Remote location • Relocation costs not covered by employer • Retail business • Willing to relocate • On-site customer service Responsibilities Tasks • Supervise staff (apprentices, stages hands, design team, etc.) • Hire and train or arrange for training of staff • Order merchandise • Authorize return of merchandise • Establish work schedules • Sell merchandise • Prepare reports on sales volumes, merchandising and personnel matters • Organize and maintain inventory • Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages • Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers • Manage cash • Supervise office and volunteer staff Supervision • 1 to 2 people Experience and specialization Exhibit and display design experience • Merchandising or window • Visual displays Area of specialization • Retail store Additional information Transportation/travel information • Own transportation • Own vehicle • Travel expenses not paid by employer • Public transportation is not 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 • Walking • Sitting • Standing for extended periods • Bending, crouching, kneeling Personal suitability • Accurate • Client focus • Efficient interpersonal skills • Excellent oral communication • Flexibility • Organized • Reliability • Team player • Dependability • Excellent written communication • Initiative • Judgement • Ability to multitask Benefits Other benefits • Free parking available • Learning/training paid by employer • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for persons with disabilities • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities • Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities Support for newcomers and refugees • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees • Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) • Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) • Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) • Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition • Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees • Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Veterans • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans • Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.) • Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.) Support for Indigenous people • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers • Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations • Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers • Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers Support for mature workers • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers • Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination • Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers Supports for visible minorities • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities • Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) • Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees • Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities Who can apply for this job? You can apply if you are: • a Canadian citizen • a permanent resident of Canada • a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application. How to apply Direct Apply By Direct Apply Additional ways to apply By email thimotservice@eastlink.ca By phone 902-645-2270 Between 11:00 AM and 03:00 PM By mail 8762 Hwy 1 Meteghan Centre, NS B0W 2K0 In person 8762 Hwy 1 Meteghan Centre, NS B0W 2K0Between 11:00 AM and 03:00 PM What you must include in your application: • Cover letter • Answers to the following screening questions: o Are you available for shift or on-call work? o Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? o Do you have experience working in this field? o Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)? What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process: • References attesting experience