Department Manager, Meat

Full-time
Powell River BCvia Save-On-Foods CareersPosted Oct 16, 2026
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About this role

With over 185 stores and nearly 22,000 team members, Save-On-Foods is Western Canada’s largest grocery retail company and a great place to grow your career. Committed to its core values of service, people, innovation, fun and integrity, Save-On-Foods is known for its World Class Team that goes the extra mile for its customers, team members, and communities. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is B.C.’s Most Loved Brand and certified a Great Place to Work®.

We are hiring a Department Manager, Deli at our Save-On-Foods location in Powell River, BC.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, and the successful applicant must have open availability.

You will be responsible for:

  • Leading the department, acting as a coach, mentor, and resource while fostering a positive team environment focused on Always Customer First service.
  • Delivering operational excellence through customer experience, health and safety, food safety, and merchandising.
  • Engaging and retaining team members through training, performance management, rewards/recognition, and succession planning.
  • Communicating key messages and business objectives to team members in the department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Reviewing and analyzing financial reports, identifying opportunities to improve performance, and presenting KPIs to the management team.
  • Analyzing business/HR metrics and dashboards of the department.
  • Supporting with implementing strategies to grow sales and customer loyalty.
  • Leading inventory counts/period end of the department and resolving issues as required.
  • Performing all job duties throughout the department as needed, including lifting weight (up to 50 lbs), standing for long periods of time, and working in hot/cold environments.

You have

  • 1-3 years of retail experience.
  • Leadership experience is an asset.
  • Food Safe Certification.
  • A post-secondary education in a business related field is an asset.
  • Experience and/or knowledge with:
  • Achieving sales targets and profitability.
  • Executing merchandising plans and creating in-store displays to drive sales.
  • Human Resources (e.g. training, development, coaching and mentoring).
  • Workforce planning and scheduling considerations.
  • Health and safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
  • Proficiency with computer applications.
  • You are:
  • A leader that embodies and demonstrates our leadership competency model through communication, collaboration, initiative and emotional intelligence.
  • An effective communicator, with interpersonal and relationship building skills.
  • Proactive in taking initiative with an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Able to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment while meeting organizational goals.
  • Detail-oriented and committed to high standards, consistently upholding department expectations and supporting operational excellence.
  • Results-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Here are some of the perks we offer:
  • Eligible to participate in the Retail Management Incentive Plan.
  • Get paid every Friday!
  • Exclusive team member offers and discounts.
  • Benefits & pension eligibility.
  • Wellness and team member assistance program.
  • Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities.
  • Opportunities to learn and grow.

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Compensation Details:

$54,080.00

Join our Team!

Come be part of an energetic and inclusive team where we work together to have fun and achieve our goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our growing team!

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  • 2Which recent work examples would make your application stronger for this role?
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