Assistant Team Leader

Lake Country Co-op invites applications for the position of full-time Assistant Team Leader onsite at our Food Store location in Paddockwood, Saskatchewan.

If you are committed to providing exceptional customer service, have a proven sales background, and can lead a motivated team, Lake Country Co-op wants to hear from you. In this role, you will supervise team members, manage inventory, and support Asset Protection and Safety Management systems for a location generating approximately $2.2 million in food, liquor, fuel, and post office sales.

Who We Are: Lake Country Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we are built on a foundation of honesty, innovation, responsibility, and respect—values that shape how we work, how we serve, and how we grow. We believe in working together to deliver exceptional experiences for our members and guests, strengthen the success of our communities, and reinvest in sustainable growth that benefits everyone. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring the Lake Country Co-op brand to life, visit us at www.lakecountryco-op.crs.

Why It Matters: Lake Country Co-op provides a range of products and services to support our over 56,500 member-owners in 20 different communities throughout North Central Saskatchewan in the areas of Food, Pharmacy, Convenience 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 of $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, and safety principles to make a difference in members’ lives with a strong customer-focused approach.
• Support and guide daily retail operations, including merchandising, inventory management, and team coordination.
• Monitor sales, labour costs, and store performance.
• Lead, train, schedule, and supervise team members to maintain efficient operations and high customer service standards.
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions when required.
• Resolve escalated customer concerns professionally, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and long-term loyalty.
• Support cash handling, deposits, daily reporting, and point-of-sale system operations.
• Conduct inventory counts, audits, and loss prevention procedures.
• Champion and ensure compliance with all safety, asset protection, and operational policies and procedures.
• Become familiar with and adhere to Lake Country Co-op policies, such as selling of age restricted items and all government regulations relating to tobacco, liquor, lottery, and fireworks.
• Respond to emergencies, staffing shortages, or operational issues as needed.
• Perform minor repairs to assets as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Who You Will Work With: Reporting to the Paddockwood Food Store Team Leader, you will be a key participant in initiating, developing, and executing plans and policies to ensure continued growth in sales, service, team member satisfaction, and member experience. You will help lead a fun and passionate team to cultivate a culture of collaboration.

Who You Are:
You are looking for a career opportunity in Retail Store Operations and Customer Service and meets the following:
• High school diploma or equivalent; 2+ years experience in retail grocery operations, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Cooperative Retailing System Experience and post-secondary education in a business-related field are assets.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including the ability to analyze sales performance, manage budgets, and implement strategies to achieve targets.
• Highly organized and strategic, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and lead teams.
• Experience with inventory management, merchandising, and team supervision.
• Confident using point-of-sale systems and store management software.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
• Able to fulfill physical job requirements, including standing for entire shift and lifting 25-50lbs.
• Carry a valid driver’s license (Class 5 minimum).

What We Offer:
• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including flex days, a flexible spending account, and an employer matched pension plan at one of Saskatchewan’s largest companies.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop, and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

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 Spencer Pocha, People & Culture Specialist, at [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed as received, and the position will remain open until filled.

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 [email protected]. All information is kept confidential.

At Lake Country Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we are working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.

We cannot 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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