Posted 2 months ago
Meat Manager
@ Calgary Co-op
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Calgary Co-op is hiring a Meat Manager to run the overall operations of its meat department, including scheduling, appraisals, budgeting and financial results, reporting to the Centre Manager. The role includes a Management Development training program with a partnered experienced Meat Manager. Benefits include extended health coverage, paid vacations and a 5% employee discount.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the meat department per company policies and merchandising standards
- Develop action plans and achieve financial and budget targets
- Coach, mentor and develop team members, including performance reviews
- Track and follow up on customer comments and complaints
- Ensure compliance with food safety, labelling and OH&S requirements
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12
- Meat cutting certification or two years of meat cutting work
- Two years of Calgary Co-op supervisory experience or three years of retail supervisory experience
- Post-secondary education (desirable)
- Three years of retail meat supervisory experience (desirable)
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Retail |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Meat cutting certification |
| Education | High school (required), College diploma (preferred) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Employee discount, Paid training |
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Calgary Co-op
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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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- 1,221
- 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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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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 1956 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 173 |
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Calgary Co-op is seeking a Meat 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 Meat department to improve customer service, program execution and company profitability. Including 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 as well as human resources related activities
The successful candidate will be partnered with an experienced Meat Manager who will provide the practical training and leadership skills needed for the candidate to manage the overall operations of the Meat department. During the Management Development training program, you will learn various facets about the commodity, including, but not limited to; scheduling, appraisals, budgeting, financial information and reports, how to effectively handle various situations, as well as the overall management of image, standards, implementation and adherence to company programs, policies and procedures, and other human resources related activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the Meat Department in accordance with the company policies, procedures, programs, merchandising standards and overall expectations.
- Provide feedback to Centre Manager/Assistant Centre Manager and Meat Operations Director regarding recommendations for continued improvement of operations. Develop and administer action plans to achieve desired results of business plan.
- Demonstrate and provide leadership that creates a team environment within the centre.
- Provide leadership and direction in the development and achievement of financial results and store budget objectives in the areas of sales, margins, expenses, profits, EHP and inventory turns in relation to overall business plan.
- Responsible to assist centres adherence to government regulations in the areas of price integrity, labeling, sanitation and food and safety.
- Network and communicate professionally with suppliers
- Maintain customer service standards tracking, monitoring and follow-up of customer comments and complaints in a timely efficient manner.
- Provide leadership and direction while upholding confidentiality in the areas of employee relations, performance management, security, union contract compliance, administration of policy and procedures and WCB claims.
- Coach, mentor and develop Team Members, including overseeing onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities.
- Coordinate yearly performance work plans.
- Performs or assists with the year-end competency reviews and development action plan.
- 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Grade12
- Meat Cutting Certification or 2 years of meat cutting work
- Two years’ of Calgary Co-op supervisory experience or
- Three years’ retail supervisory experience.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post secondary education
- Three years’ of retail meat supervisory experience.
BENEFITS & PERKS
Calgary Co-op has excellent opportunities for increasing levels of responsibility, personal growth, and challenge. We offer competitive wages, extended health benefits for full-time and part-time employees, paid vacations, 5% employee discount (cashback) on all purchases, a recognition program, social committee events and employee & family assistance plan. As well as numerous training and development programs.
About Calgary Co-op
Calgary Co-op has been proudly serving the community since 1956, when it opened its first store with local farmers and ranchers to provide fresh, farm-to-table foods. Headquartered in Calgary and owned by over 456,000 members, it’s one of North America’s largest retail co-operatives, with 3,530 employees, $757 million in assets, and $1.3 billion in annual sales. We operate food centres, pharmacies, gas stations, car washes, home health care centres, wine, spirits and beer stores, and cannabis stores across Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, High River, Okotoks, and Strathmore. We also own Community Natural Foods, Willow Park Wines & Spirits and Beacon Pharmacy. Committed to sourcing locally whenever possible, from Calgary, Alberta, and Western Canada, the organization helps connect consumers with the producers behind their food. Calgary Co-op continues to expand its local offerings while focusing on quality and community support, earning recognition by the Canadian Grocer’s 2024 Impact Awards for our commitment to sustainability & supporting employees.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.
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