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Valid driver's license is considered an asset.\n\nStrong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.\n\nAbility to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.\nAbility to safely operate food preparation and merchandising equipment.\nAbility to lift, carry, push, and pull merchandise and equipment as required.\nCommitment to continuous learning and professional development.\nCompetencies:\nCustomer Focus: Builds positive relationships with members and guests while consistently delivering exceptional service.\nLeadership Potential: Demonstrates initiative, accountability, sound judgment, and a willingness to develop management competencies.\nCommunicates Effectively: Shares information clearly, listens actively, and communicates professionally with team members and customers.\nCollaborates: Works effectively with others to achieve departmental and organizational goals.\nOperational Excellence: Supports efficient store operations while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and service.\nAttention to Detail: Maintains accuracy in merchandising, food production, inventory management, and operational documentation.\nAdaptability: Responds positively to changing priorities and evolving operational requirements.\nDrives Results: Completes assigned tasks efficiently and demonstrates commitment to achieving individual and store performance objectives.\nSafety Awareness: Maintains compliance with food safety, occupational health and safety, and operational standards while promoting a culture of safety.\nWhat We Offer:\nA Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package: Our Team Members receive competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package which includes Group Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, Extended Health and Dental, and an employer-contributed pension plan matched at 6% of salary.\nLeadership Development Opportunities: This role provides hands-on operational and leadership training designed to prepare candidates for future advancement opportunities within Heritage Co-op.\nInclusive Work Environment: At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We support an environment where all Team Members can bring their whole selves to work.\nProfessional Development: We encourage Team Members to take advantage of training and learning opportunities that support professional growth and career advancement.\n Additional Offerings: Team Member Purchase Rebate Program, Team Member Volunteer Incentive Program, Home Centre Preferred Pricing, EFAP (Employee and Family Assistance Program), and a Team Member Fitness Rebate of up to $100 annually toward eligible health and wellness purchases.\nAbout Us\nHeritage Co-op 1997 Ltd. is here to serve our members and customers with products and services that help build, feed, and fuel individuals and communities. We are a different kind of business. Being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and remain in the local economy. We live where you live, work where you work, and help grow the economy right here.\nWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. 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