Assistant Gas Bar Manager

What you’ll do :

The Assistant Manager plays a key leadership role in the overall operation and performance of the gas bar. This position is responsible for leading and developing the team, driving exceptional customer service, and ensuring high standards in housekeeping, maintenance, safety, and operational execution. The Assistant Manager champions marketing and promotional initiatives, oversees administrative and environmental responsibilities, and consistently upholds and promotes the Co‑op Brand. This leader fosters a positive, collaborative work environment and builds strong, healthy relationships with both team members and customers.

The ideal candidate will be driven for results and one who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is ready to grow into a future leadership role. This position is ideal for someone who can balance day‑to‑day operations with strong team management, takes initiative, learns quickly, and contributes to a positive, efficient workplace. If you’re motivated by results, passionate about developing others, and excited by the idea of helping a business grow week after week, we want to meet you.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Living the Brand :

Consistently represent and uphold the Co-op brand by demonstrating Gardenland Co-op’s vision, mission, and values in all interactions.

Act as a Co-op ambassador with a strong understanding of the Cooperative Retailing System (CRS) and the cooperative business model.

Operational Oversight :

Execute day-to-day responsibilities of the department ensuring efficiency and adherence to department standards and company policies.

Support the manager with scheduling, expense control and merchandising effectiveness.

Create and implement promotions and marketing initiatives.

Lead and guide staff on customer experience initiatives and expectations.

Ensure proper merchandising guidelines are followed and productivity targets achieved.

Follow through on goals and key performance indicators.

Maintain high standards of safety, asset protection and operational compliance.

Management & Performance

Provide leadership, direction and oversight to the department.

Support financial understanding, including sales performance, margins and operational costs.

Make informed decisions that support business growth and long-term success.

Assist in driving weekly sales results and identify opportunities for improvement.

Follow performance management program.

Consistently deliver feedback to team members.

Participate in the hiring of new team members.

Conduct onboarding steps and safety orientations for team members.

Technical Aptitude :

Strong computer and numeracy skills are important for success in this role, along with the ability to understand product details and retain key information.

Intermediate or higher computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel, Outlook and Word.

Work Environment and Miscellaneous Work Requirements :

Working indoors and outdoors (requirement to pump gas).

Perform repeated lifting of 30 lbs to merchandise the store and liquor department.

Willing to merchandise and sell liquor and lottery.

Assist with outdoor tasks such as shoveling sidewalk, cutting grass, filling propane tanks.

Qualifications

Class 5 license required.

Intermediate or higher computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel, Outlook and Word.

Strong oral communication skills (English). Good written communication skills required. (English). Ability to understand and communicate well with others.

Ability to lift 50 lbs on occasion, 15-30 lbs repeatedly.

Ability to stand for extensive periods of time and walk extensively while on shift.

Ability to perform a variety of tasks that include dexterity; pushing and pulling, reaching, bending, squatting.

2 years of retail management or supervision required for the role.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

What we offer :

Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities and professional development to grow, develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together with other co-operatives to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit .

Gardenland Co-op employs people who are diverse as the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

Deadline to apply : February 13, 2026

Emailed resumes will not be accepted.

Applications submitted after the deadline may be declined.

We thank all applicants; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.