Position Summary:

Reporting to the Area Manager, the Manager in Training position is responsible for developing the skills and knowledge required to manage a UFA retail store successfully and be able to assume a location within an agreed upon selected geography with short notice. This applies to all aspects of store management, ensure financial targets are met; foster a culture of customer service excellence; provide coaching and direction to all employees; follow proper processes including Health and Safety policies and operational standards.

Key Accountabilities:

• Become integrated with the UFA retail business by managing the store efficiently and safely, including conducting store opening/closing procedures, supervising employee interactions, monitoring financial status, measuring all process and compliance, and ensuring all UFA policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Act as a Store Manager in his/her absence which includes: making decisions in relation to the customer service requirements, and dealing with employee relations, recruitment and performance management and applying policies and procedures as required.
•  Assisting the Store Manager with the scheduling of employees and all-time management activity.
• Responsible for self-development of all Store Manager Accountabilities and providing input on all Management aspects of a UFA retail store.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in a previous Manager role in a retail environment or Agriculture industry.
• College diploma or degree in business is an asset.
• Proven track record in customer sales/service and leadership is required.
• Results oriented with strong oral, written and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft applications and POS/ mainframe systems.
• Must be willing to relocate to a Store within an agreed to geography with short notice.
• Must adhere to pre-employment substance abuse testing.

To ensure a safe work environment, UFA Co-operative Limited has a Substance Abuse Policy in place. The successful applicant will be required to pass (negative result) a drug (includes cannabis) and alcohol screening test as a condition of employment.

The Manager in Training role is a temporary training opportunity intended to prepare the successful candidate for a Store Manager role with UFA. Once the Manager in Training has successfully completed the training program, the Trainee will be required to apply for Store Manager vacancies through UFA.com. More information in regards to the Manager in Training role and the requirement to relocate will be available at time of interview.

Application Instructions:

External Applications:  Please send your cover letter and resume to careers@ufa.com and quote the posting number in the subject line.

Internal Applications: Please email your resumes and Complete Form – Application For In-House Position, posting number, and forward to careers@ufa.com.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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About UFA:

UFA Co-operative Limited is an Alberta-based agricultural co-operative with more than 120,000 member-owners. Founded in 1909, UFA's network comprises more than 111 bulk fuel and Petroleum Cardlock locations, 34 Farm & Ranch Supply stores and a support office located in Calgary. Independent Petroleum agents and more than 950 employees provide products, services and agricultural solutions to farmers, ranchers, members, consumers and commercial customers in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.