Retail Store Supervisor

Closing on: Apr 15, 2027

Posted on April 15, 2026

Job Description

Retail Store Supervisor (NOC – 62010)

Employer details – Rick’s Variety

Job details

  • Location – Halifax, NS B3M 3N8
  • Work location – On site
  • Salary – 22.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
  • Terms of employment – Permanent employment Full time
  • Early morning, Evening, Shift, Flexible hours, Morning, Night, To be determined, Day, Weekend
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • vacancies – 1 vacancy

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Supervise staff (apprentices, stages hands, design team, etc.)
  • Assign sales workers to duties
  • Hire and train or arrange for training of staff
  • Order merchandise
  • Authorize return of merchandise
  • Establish work schedules
  • Sell merchandise
  • Prepare reports on sales volumes, merchandising and personnel matters
  • Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
  • Organize and maintain inventory
  • Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers
  • Manage cash

Supervision

  • 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Type of experience

  • Retail loss prevention

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Attention to detail
  • Walking
  • Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

  • Cellular phone

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Dependability
  • Excellent written communication
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Ability to multitask

Benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Other benefits
  • Parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

  • Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
  • Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
  • Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees

Support for youths

  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for Indigenous people

  • Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

  • a Canadian citizen
  • a permanent resident of Canada
  • a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply

Direct Apply

By Direct Apply

Additional ways to apply

By email

ricksvarietyhfx@gmail.com

What you must include in your application:

  • Answers to the following screening questions:
    • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
    • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
    • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
    • Do you have experience working in this field?
    • Do you live near the job location?
    • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:

  • References attesting experience
  • Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
  • Copy of latest school transcript

Employment Terms

Permanent Employment

Education Requirement

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience Requirement

2 years to less than 3 years

Language Requirement

English

Target Groups

Vulnerable youth, Mature workers, Newcomers, Indigenous people are encouraged to apply.

Work Hours Per Week

30-40 hours week

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