Job Order Detail

Description

The Hatchet Lake Band Store (also known as WollyMart) serves a population of 1600 at Wollaston Lake, SK. It is owned and operated by the Hatchet Lake Development Limited Partnership, the economic development arm of the Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation.

The store operates from a 12,000 sq. ft. facility first opened in June, 2011. Operations include groceries, a gas bar and convenience store, a bakery, a meat department, and limited lines of lumber, hardware, clothing, furniture, and appliances.

Duties: The Assistant Manager will support the Store Manager to:
- Plan, direct, and evaluate the daily operation of the store;
- Recruit, manage and professionally develop a staff of approximately 20 people;
- Determine merchandise to be sold, negotiate with suppliers, and arrange transportation;
- Plan budgets, determine pricing, monitor income and expenses, evaluate and report results;
- Implement and maintain health and safety, personnel, environmental, and other policies;
- Oversee cash management and handling processes;
- Maintain a high level of customer service and resolve customer complaints;

Qualifications:
- Previous successful retail experience, preferably in a Northern environment
- Language, numeracy, and computer literacy
- Ability to maintain focus in a fast paced environment
- Ability to communicate with staff, community members, and suppliers
- Dene language skills an asset

Work Situation:
- Remote location
- Work rotation in co-ordination with the Store manager
- Housing and transportation provided

Compensation:
- Commensurate with experience and qualification

For further information or to apply contact:
Anne Robillard, 306-633-5670 (office) 306-961-8732 (cell) or by email at arobillard.hldlp@sasktel.net