BUILDING SUPPLIES CLERK / DRIVER

Nestled at the foot of Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia, Cheticamp Co-op is a diversified retail business providing its members/customers with food, hardware and building supplies. Our co-operative has been serving our community since 1937. It has an impressive growth record and an annual sales volume of approximately $14 million.

Position Description:

The Building Supplies Clerk / Driver is responsible for delivering products and/or supplies to customers, vendors, jobsites, or other corporate locations, assisting customers with product pick-up and other customer needs. Duties include operating freight handling equipment, maintenance and operation of company vehicles, verification of administrative paperwork, and working with the public at large. The Building Supplies Clerk / Driver must safely perform all assigned tasks with sufficient speed and accuracy to avoid adverse impact on the level of customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Move heavy and bulky merchandise for customers and for sales personnel.
• Advise Building Supplies Manager of shortages and damaged goods.
• Do odd jobs and run errands.
• Perform light vehicle maintenance (check oil, etc.)
• Maintain vehicle maintenance records.
• Check delivery documents.
• Report company vehicle maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Follow company procedures regarding required signatures, forms, receipts, etc.
• Report complaints from customers to management.
• Assist in loading and unloading merchandise and materials.
• Follow all safety precautions when operating company vehicles and loading or unloading freight.
• Be alert for sales opportunities.
• Make suggestions for rule, policy, or procedure changes when you believe such changes will improve sales, profits, and/or morale. etc.
• Follow all delivery and receiving procedures and company policies as determined by management.
• Follow proper documentation procedures for any merchandise that is to be returned or refused.
• Maintain proper security over merchandise and delivery documents.
• Attend meetings, training sessions, etc. as required.
• Work on additional duties and assignments as assigned by management.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance to provincial and federal safety legislation, as well as use of good common sense. Report any potential hazards and unsafe behavior to management in order to have the situation corrected.

Skills Required:

• • Must be able to communicate effectively with customers, management, other employees in person, by telephone, or by FM radio.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays.
  • Must be able to visually verify contents of shipments.
  • Must safely operate loading, unloading, and transfer equipment (forklifts, pushcarts, computer, etc.), as well as company vehicles. Must safely secure cargo.
  • Must move merchandise weighing up to 100 pounds to or from company vehicles in the delivery process.
  • Must maintain a good driving record and lawfully operate all company vehicles used to make deliveries.
  • Ability to work co-operatively in a team atmosphere.

Education/Experience:

Minimum High School graduation or equivalent.

Language:

English – Advanced level written and spoken required

French – French written and spoken skills will be considered an asset

Salary/Benefits:

Wage: $13.20 – $15.35 / Hour

Extended Health Benefits (After 3 Month Review)

Short and Long Term Disability Benefits (After 3 Month Review)

RRSP (After 1 Year Review)

If this sounds like you, then we are the place to grow! Join the co-operative world of business & focus your career in Atlantic Canada! We offer a challenging work environment with a complete salary and benefit package, recognition of successful performance, as well as opportunities for advancement and personal development.

Please apply in writing or by e-mail to:

General Manager

La Coopérative de Chéticamp

PO Box 40, Chéticamp, NS B0E 1H0

E-mail: [email protected]

Deadline date: Vacant until suitable candidate found

MEAT DEPARTMENT MANAGER

Nestled at the foot of Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia, Cheticamp Co-op is a diversified retail business providing its members/customers with food, hardware and building supplies. Our co-operative has been serving our community since 1937. It has an impressive growth record and an annual sales volume of approximately $14 million.

Position Description:

The Meat Department Manager is responsible for the efficient and fiscally responsible operation of the department.   The Manager will lead and manage staff to achieve the highest level of customer service, while adhering to all Food Safety Protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, policies, Health and Safety and other store specific mandates. The manager will also manage budgets, labour costs, inventory control, product presentation and merchandising. The Meat Department Manager will ensure superior customer service experience by coaching and developing a friendly, well-trained staff. Actively contributes to an environment of employee and customer engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for superior service goals of the department
• Supervise department staff to include scheduling, training, assigning duties and performance review
• Implement merchandising programs
• Ensure standards of Department presentation and operations are met, including cleanliness and sanitization, inventory control, rotation, quality, ordering, receiving, variety standards, signage, seasonal schematics
• Ensure the department has the highest quality product available to the customer.
• Responsible for sales and profitability of the department
• Reports to the General Manager
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Skills Required:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Possess strong customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Stand for long periods of time
• Work in a cold work environment
• Possess strong product knowledge
• Strong knowledge of technology
• Rapidly able to learn how to use new computer based software

Education/Experience:

Meat Cutting Certificate

OR

Minimum one year meat cutting experience

Previous management experience preferred

Language:

English – Advanced level written and spoken required

French – French written and spoken skills will be considered an asset

Salary/Benefits:

Wage: $16.50 – $19.70 / Hour

Extended Health Benefits (After 3 Month Review)

Short and Long Term Disability Benefits (After 3 Month Review)

RRSP (After 1 Year Review)

If this sounds like you, then we are the place to grow! Join the co-operative world of business & focus your career in Atlantic Canada! We offer a challenging work environment with a complete salary and benefit package, recognition of successful performance, as well as opportunities for advancement and personal development.

Please apply in writing or by e-mail to:

General Manager

La Coopérative de Chéticamp

PO Box 40, Chéticamp, NS B0E 1H0

E-mail: [email protected]

Deadline date: October 31, 2020

We thank you for your interest, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.