AST MG 15R- Nanaimo, Cannabis Operations

Description

About the BCLDB :

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis and operates the retails brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.

The LDB is committed to governments goals of making life better for people in B.C. improving services and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care education and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.

The LDB has been assigned to distribute wholesale and sell non-medicinal cannabis inclusive of a government owned online channel with a mandate to support governments key priorities of protecting public health and safety promoting social responsibility and eliminating the illicit market. Since 2018 the BC Cannabis Stores chain has grown to 39 locations across the province providing an educational safe and socially responsible outlet for the BC public to engage with non-medical cannabis products. We distribute cannabis to all licensed retail locations across BC and work with licensed producers across Canada to provide a wide product assortment that is centrally distributed. Cannabis operations within the BCLDB includes the Distribution Merchandising Retail Operations Supply Chain and Marketing departments.

About this role :

The Assistant Manager under the general supervision of the Store Manager assists in all facets of the management of a major retail operation by providing leadership and direction controlling costs and maximizing revenue through the achievement of sales targets. Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service and education to the public.

The Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting in developing and implementing operational plans developing annual store budgets controlling employment costs and analyzing reports. The Assistant Manager is expected to contribute to establish and improve the Cannabis Store image through the implementation and maintenance of policies. The Assistant Manager is also involved in the hiring training and development of staff scheduling assignments participating as required in all store duties as well as being actively involved in labour relations matters for the work unit.

The Assistant Manager will assume management of the store in the Store Managers absence.

This role requires the successful completion of a criminal record check and the Selling it Right certificate. The position involves work in office retail and warehouse environments with shift work including evenings and weekends requires lifting up to 50 lbs extended periods of standing and frequent bending while performing warehouse and cash-handling duties and includes the ability to travel overnight within British Columbia.

For complete details about this opportunity including accountabilities please refer to the attached job description also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position requirements :

Education and Experience :

• Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• A minimum of one (1) year of recent related experience
• as a manager leading a team within a customer-facing retail operation.
• Recent related experience must have occurred in the last five (5) years and must include experience with customer service supervising people and the management of assets.

Preference may be given to those candidates with any of the following :

Candidates that are applying with relief time (i.e. supervisory experience in a relief capacity) must clearly state the number of hours of relief they have at the time of this posting. Relief time will be verified at the past work performance stage of the competition and must meet the minimum experience requirement as stated above for the candidate to be successful in the competition.

Application instructions :

To be considered for this position your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge skills abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered :

For specific position-related enquiries please contact Andrea Trousdell HR Advisor at .

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition please send an e-mail to before the stated closing time and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

Note : Applications will be accepted until 11 : 00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

Working for the BC Public Service :

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplaceto represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Serviceis available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations status or non-status Métis or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing please contact or .

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. For more information visit What the BC Public Service Offers.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Six Sigma,Lean,Management Experience,Process Improvement,Microsoft Outlook,Analysis Skills,Warehouse Management System,Operations Management,Kaizen,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Retail Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 60785 - 68752