Job Opportunities in Canada

WHO WE ARE
CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.

THE ROLE
As a Store Manager, you provide retail services to a unique client base - members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and in assisting them, you are helping your community. You manage the store operations: maintaining and maximizing sales while controlling expenditures and reviewing stock relative to sales and gross profit, taking corrective action if needed. You ensure the latest market changes, operating procedures and corporate selling practices are applied and provide coaching to employees regarding these practices.
The Store Manager develops marketing strategies and ensures effective use of advertising material and in-store signage. You use proper layout and display techniques for merchandise, ensuring the overall visual aspect of the store creates a favorable customer impression. You prepare budget estimates, monitor revenue and expenses, prepare reports regarding sales volumes, merchandising, gross profits, and loss prevention. You act as the CANEX local representative and ensure local concessionaire’s corporate objectives are achieved.
This is a role where everyone works as one team using modernized technology and an understanding of the unique pressures and rewards of military service to provide the best customer experience for our members and to simplify and improve their lives. If you thrive in a customer focused environment and in a culture that is passionate about exceeding customer expectations, this is the opportunity for you.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
Education, Certifications and Licenses
An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience
Food Handling Certification, as required
Experience
In retail operations management
In planning, managing and evaluating the operations and delivery of marketing and promotional programs for retail products and/or services
In business planning and budgeting
In cost-benefit analysis
In preparing reports
In budget administration
In personnel administration
In drafting, editing, and interpreting policies/procedures for merchandise and services
In developing marketing and promotional strategies
In building and mentoring a team of sales people
In applying policies, procedures, and regulations
In using inventory information software
Competencies
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English Essential


BENEFITS AVAILABLE
Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Work Life Balance: A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.
Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.
Learning and Development: Tuition Assistance Program and Advanced Learning Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.
Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.


OTHER INFORMATION
Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg but less than 50 lbs/23 kg)
This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.
From specialized tactical gear and mess kits to everyday groceries, CANEX is a unique retail operation that supports our troops and the military family lifestyle. CANEX has 35 retail, convenience and grocery stores on Bases, Wings and Units across Canada, two retail stores in Europe, under the NATEX brand, and CANEX.ca. No matter where they’re posted, Canadian military families have access to the goods and services they need.



START DATE
October 2024

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION
CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.

Job Reference: CFMWS12011