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Grocery Manager

@ Calgary Co-op

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Calgary, Alberta

3+ years experience
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Overview

Calgary Co-op is hiring a Grocery Manager to run the overall operations of the Grocery department, reporting to the Centre Manager. The role covers scheduling, appraisals, budgeting, financial results, store standards, food safety compliance and team leadership. The posting lists three years of retail supervisory experience as a minimum requirement.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead grocery, GM and HBC employees to company standards
  • Manage budgets, sales, margins and expenses
  • Oversee hiring, training, performance and discipline
  • Ensure food safety, labelling and sanitation compliance
  • Coach and develop team members

Requirements summary:

  • Grade 12 education
  • Three years retail supervisory experience
  • Two years retail management experience (preferred)
  • Business-related education (preferred)
  • Experience analysing financial results (preferred)

Tools & skills

Customer serviceSchedulingBudget managementLeadershipMerchandisingSalesConfidentialitySanitationFood safetyEmployee relationsPerformance managementRegulatory complianceMaintain customer servicePublic relations

Benefits mentioned

Retirement planEmployee assistancePaid time offEmployee discount
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-19
First seen by our source
2026-10-19
Source record updated
2026-10-19

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentBusiness operations
Experience3+ years
Management experience3+ years
Manages peopleYes
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore, Warehouse
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount

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Our Roots Run Deep into the Heart of our Community

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Owned by members, Calgary Co-op is one of the largest retail co-operatives in North America. Our locations in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, High River, Okotoks and Strathmore include: food centres, pharmacies, gas stations, car washes, commercial cardlocks, home health care centres, wine, spirits and beer locations, and cannabis. With over 440,000 members, more than 3,600 employees, assets of $627 million and annual sales of $1.3 billion, Calgary Co-op was recognized as one of Alberta's Top 70 Employers of 2020, and is committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience through inspired team members. Investing millions into the Calgary community each year, we are proud to support numerous not-for-profit and charitable organizations. We are also proud to support many local farmers, ranchers and producers. Calgary Co-op's roots run deep into the heart of our community. Vision To touch the lives of our community by being respected as the best, most trusted place to shop - every day. Mission Through inspired team members, we will deliver exceptional customer experiences, products and services that sustain and grow our business and communities. Value Service: Our customers'​ needs drive us to deliver exceptional shopping experiences. Caring: We are passionate about people - team members, member-owners, customers, and communities. Excellence: A winning attitude in all that we do.

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Reported office locations
  • 110, 151 - 86th Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta T2H 3A5, CA
Business categories
  • Retail
  • Wholesale
Other recorded names
  • Calgary Co-operative Association Limited
  • Calgary Co-op Cannabis
  • Calgary Co-op
  • Calgary Co-Op Wine Spirits Beer
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Reported total investment
0

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Owned by members, Calgary Co-op is one of the largest retail co-operatives in North America. Our locations in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, High River, Okotoks and Strathmore include: food centres, pharmacies, gas stations, car washes, commercial cardlocks, home health care centres, wine, spirits and beer locations, and cannabis. With over 440,000 members, more than 3,600 employees, assets of $627 million and annual…

FieldValue
IndustryRetail
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersCalgary, Alberta
Organization typePartnership
Year founded1956
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Job description

Owned by members, Calgary Co-op is one of the largest retail co-operatives in North America. We have locations in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, High River, Okotoks and Strathmore, that include: food centres, pharmacies, gas stations, car washes, home health care centres, wine, spirits and beer stores, and cannabis stores. We also own and operate Community Natural Foods and Beacon Pharmacy. With over 456,000 members, 3530 employees, assets of $757 million and annual sales of $1.3 billion, Calgary Co-op is committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience through inspired team members. We are proud recipient of Canadian Grocer’s 2024 Impact Awards for our commitment to sustainability & supporting employees.

OPPORTUNITY

Calgary Co-op is seeking a Grocery Manager to become a member of our co-operative team. Reporting to the Centre Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall operations of the Grocery department to improve customer service, program execution and company profitability, including but not limited to the following: scheduling, appraisals, budgeting and attainment of financial results. Along with the overall management of image, standards, implementation and adherence to company programs, policies and procedures, and other human resources related activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide leadership to employees in the Grocery, GM and HBC to ensure these areas are being operated to company expectations.
  • Provide leadership and direction in accordance with company policies, procedures, programs, merchandising standards and overall expectations.
  • Provide feedback to Centre Manager regarding recommendations for continued improvement of operations. Develop and administer action plans to achieve desired results of business plan.
  • Provide leadership and direction in the development and achievement of financial results and store budget objectives in the area of sales, margins, expenses, profits, and EHP.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding pricing, financial and marketing strategies and Human Resources related information.
  • Make certain the store adheres to government regulations in the area of labeling, sanitation and food safety.
  • Provide leadership in the areas of employee relations, hiring, training, development, performance management, discipline, recognition, termination, security, union contract compliance, administration of policy and procedures and WCB claims.
  • Maintain customer service standards by tracking, monitoring and follow-up of customer comments and complaints in a timely efficient manner.
  • Liaison within the community as a public relations representative fir the company.
  • Coach, mentor and develop Team Members, including overseeing onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities.
  • Coordinate yearly performance work plans.
  • Perform or assist with the year end performance reviews and development action plans.
  • Provide leadership in the areas of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) including participate in OH&S activities, ensuring employees are knowledgeable about and comply with OH&S policies, procedures and legislation, assist in identifying unhealthy, unsafe situations and ensure corrective action is taken.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (includes Education):

  • Grade 12 Education.
  • Three years’ retail supervisory experience, with a proven track record

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Two years’ retail management experience
  • Business-related education
  • Experience managing business initiatives including analysis of financial results

BENEFITS & PERKS

Working at Calgary Co-op provides opportunities for increasing levels of responsibility, personal growth and challenge and the experience of working for a company that is proud of the communities it serves. We offer competitive wages, an industry leading pension plan, paid vacation, employee discounts , a recognition program, social committee events, and employee and family assistance plan, and more.

If you meet the above qualifications, and are interested in this exciting career opportunity with Calgary Co-op, please apply in confidence, stating qualifications and salary expectations.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

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