Lake Country Co-op invites applications for the position of onsite Store Manager at our Food Store in La 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 Grocery, Bakery, Deli, Meat, Produce, and Hardware operations encompassing sales of approximately $35 million.

Who We Are : Lake Country Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to provide an exceptional experience to members and guests to enhance the success of our communities, deliver profits back, and invest in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our Lake Country Co-op brand to life, visit us at .

Why It Matters : Lake Country Co-op Food Store is the first choice for food in La Ronge, the surrounding tri-community area and the North. Lake Country Co-op provides a range of products and services to support our over 54,000 member-owners in 20 different communities throughout North Central Saskatchewan in the areas of Food, Pharmacy, C-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 over $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.

What You Will Do :

• Demonstrate the behaviors and actions to support Lake Country Co-operative’s vision, mission, values, 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
• Build and lead a high-performance team that delivers on budgeted targets by maximizing operational efficiency
• Lead the Food Store teams in providing quality and fresh products; coordinate remote camp orders
• Ensure inventories are managed and protected in compliance with management standards and practices to maintain high levels of accuracy and minimal loss
• Provide superior leadership to team members through coaching, mentoring, performance management and feedback
• Be familiar with and adhere to Lake Country Co-op policies such as selling of age restricted items and all government regulations relating to tobacco, ammunition, and lottery
• Oversee the completion of daily reports, reconciliations, and purchases
• Champion the Asset Protection and Safety Management systems, policies, procedures
• Ensure the departments are upholding image and brand standards
• Assist with managing development projects and upcoming renovations outlined within the Business Unit Strategy
• Administer invoicing for bulk propane tank rentals and process propane prepayments to account
• Perform minor repairs to assets as required
• Embody our values of Honesty, Innovation, Responsibility, and Respect

Who You Will Work With : Reporting to the Director of Food, 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 La Ronge :

A vibrant town with a population of approximately 2,700 people located on the shores of Lac La Ronge, nestled next to Lac La Ronge Provincial Park (Nut Point) and adjacent to the beautiful Boreal Forest. It is the largest full-service community in Northern Saskatchewan. The Northern Town of La Ronge closely neighbours two other communities, the Northern Village of Air Ronge, and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB). The three communities work in co-operation for a variety of regional services and residents benefit from the cross-use of facilities and the diversity of businesses within close proximity. There are many activities and organizations in and around La Ronge that offer great opportunities to stay fit, socialize, and / or volunteer. La Ronge is home to the Ice Wolves SJHL hockey team, many community parks, a great variety of food, a sandy beach right downtown and can boast the convenience of being close to campgrounds, hiking trails, golf courses, and of course, world class fishing lakes! (

Who you are :

You are looking for a career in Retail Store Operations and Customer Service and :

What we offer :

If you share our commitment to our communities combined with a fresh, innovative vision for our future, we invite you to apply online or send your resume to Rebecca Craig, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at by December 6, 2024.

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 . All information will be kept confidential.

At lake Country Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide and environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

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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