Overview
Liquor Store Assistant Manager Jobs in Whitehorse at Government of Yukon
Job Summary and Requirements
Yukon government’s vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.
This is a full-time, one year term position working 75 hours bi-weekly.
Who we are…
The Yukon Liquor Corporation strives for service excellence that supports a healthy, vibrant and prosperous Yukon. Our mission is to offer customers legal access to a variety of liquor and cannabis products while considering the wellbeing and economic prosperity of the territory. The Corporation’s branches work to support Yukon’s food and beverage industry, cannabis market, and local liquor producers through a range of programs and services. We continuously evolve our business structure to improve the way we operate our Whitehorse Liquor Store, central warehouse and five rural community Liquor Stores in Dawson City, Faro, Haines Junction, Mayo, and Watson Lake. Join us; help us to advance the Corporation and serve Yukon!
The opportunity…
The Liquor Store Assistant Manager is responsible for overseeing the provision of retail sales of liquor to the public, ordering, receiving and inventory management of liquor products and supervision of a large team of Liquor Store Clerks. The position is also responsible for performing a variety of administrative tasks associated with the efficient operation of the Whitehorse Liquor Store such as maintaining all store records, participating in store security functions that helps to ensure the safety of all staff and members of the public.
We are looking for an individual who is interested in working in a fast paced retail and client service environment where timelines, accuracy and attention to detail are essential. We are looking for an individual who has strong organizational skills and enjoys working both independently and as part of a dynamic team. The person we are seeking will have sound judgment, excellent interpersonal and communication, and problem-solving skills. If you have good initiative, professionalism, a positive attitude and are looking to learn new supervisory skills, we would be interested in hearing from you.
Experience the benefits of a career with Yukon government…
Yukon government cares about their employees and strives to offer a variety of learning and developmental opportunities including in-house training. Funding may also be available to support further education.
Flexible work and leave options may be available allowing you to balance your personal and professional needs.
We also have a comprehensive and generous benefits plan, providing for the health and wellbeing of you and your family.
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Essential Qualifications
Important application requirements:
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
Include the month and year you started and ended a job when you list your work experience. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in the position.
For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca.
Considerable experience working in a high-volume retail environment providing customer service
Experience supervising and scheduling staff
Recent financial management, cash balancing/handling experience and using a computerized point-of-sale system
Experience with inventory management and control
Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:
Taking Action & Achieving Results
Demonstrating Client Focus
Developing People
Leading Change & Innovation
Strong understanding of workplace health and safety standards
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (initiative, professionalism, positive attitude, problem solving, conflict resolution)
Exceptional client service skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to work in a confidential manner
Ability to exercise sound judgment in order to refuse service to intoxicated and/or underage customers
Ability to maintain detailed accurate records in a computer database
Additional information
Job requirements: Wearing safety footwear; wearing and maintaining a uniform provided by Yukon Liquor Corporation, some heavy lifting (up to 40lbs) is required and working Monday to Saturday on a scheduled rotational basis year-round.
Contact details:
If you have any questions about this position, please contact : Conrad MacMillan, Whitehorse Liquor Store Manager at 867-667-3630 or [email protected]
If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact : Leah Berman, HR Consultant at 867-667-8226 or [email protected]
Title: Liquor Store Assistant Manager
Company: Government of Yukon
Location: Whitehorse
