OPEN COMPETITION
The Keethanow Group of Businesses Department is now accepting applications for the following: Permanent Full Time Position based out of Keethanow Furniture and Lumber in La Ronge, SK:
ASSISTANT MANAGER
The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:
• Provide assistance to upper management in supervising and facilitating the daily operations of the store.
• Oversee the responsibilities of the Store Manager in their absence.
• Assist in the delivery of key personnel management, such as interviews, promotions, performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
• Provide direction, guidance and instruction to all store associates as required.
• Ensure store conditions are consistently upheld to established standards.
• Assist in creating weekly staffing schedules; ensuring staffing levels adequately meet business needs.
• Learn pricing and product knowledge on lumber and all store related products.
• Load and unload deliveries manually and with forklift when needed.
• Deliver loads when necessary.
• Maintain required licenses, physicals, etc. necessary to perform job requirements.
• Greet and assist customers in a way that models exemplary conduct to other staff.
• Ensure company policies and relevant legislation are consistently adhered to and upheld by all staff members.
• Handle customer complaints as they arise, escalating to the appropriate individual as deemed necessary.
• Ensure that all health, safety and security regulations are adhered to and required standards are met.
• Perform end of day and any other reports including store related inventory in absence of manager.
• Oversee and assist in inventory management.
The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:
• Completion of high school and College/CEGEP/vocational or technical training required
• Demonstrated service orientation required.
• Minimum of (2) years work experience in the lumber industry preferred
• Minimum (1) year work experience in a supervisory role in a retail environment preferred
• Must be able to operate a forklift
• Must have a valid class 5 driver's license
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 90 pounds
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs which may involve repetitive motion
• Ability to maneuver and climb step ladders and extensions ladders in a safe manner.
• Possess math skills when performing basic operations
• Excellent time management and prioritizing skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to train and motivate staff required.
• Skills to monitor and assess staff performance required.
• Basic office administration skills required.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite.
• Highly effective teamwork skills.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong customer service and troubleshooting skills.
• Well-defined sense of diplomacy.
• Thorough understanding of applicable health and safety legislation.
• Professional, responsive, and positive work attitude is essential.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered
• MUST provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Driver's Abstract
Posting Date: March 22, 2024 Deadline for applications: April 08, 2024
To apply, please submit cover letter and resume including three (3) professional references (excluding Chief & Council). One of the references must be from your current or most recent Employer, to:
Human Resource & Support Services Phone: (306) 425-3283
Keethanow Group of Businesses Fax: 306-425-3416
Box 1170 E-mail: hrinfo@llrib.ca
La Ronge, SK S0J 1L0 Online : https://llrib.bamboohr.co.uk/jobs/
For further information, call Keethanow Lumber and Furniture Manager at 306-425-425-8000
Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the interests of Aboriginal people, Lac La Ronge Indian Band shall give preference to Aboriginal people who possess the requisite skill sets and experience.
Telephone interviews will not be granted.
HUMAN RESOURCES & SUPPORT SERVICES
BOX 480, LA RONGE
SASK. S0J 1L0
PHONE: (306) 425-2183
FAX: (306) 425-2170
1-800-567-7736
Email: hrinfo@llrib.ca
Keethanow Group of Businesses
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