District Manager Trainee (DMIT)

Job Responsibility:

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued - as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®. At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

District Manager in Training - Job Posting

We are continually looking to provide career development opportunities and build our talent bench within the Super.Market Division. Outstanding talent is at the center of our strategic compass and we want to create opportunities for our colleagues to develop and grow.

We are excited to offer the District Manager in Training program role supporting Atlantic stores . The successful candidate will have the opportunity to further their understanding of the business through personal development and direct experience in a rotational based learning program lasting 6 -9 months. The program will be personalized and will include the following rotations:

• Super.Market Store Operations
• Financial planning
• Leadership Development training
• Super.Market Merchandising: Center of Store and Fresh
• Supply Chain
• PC Express
• Data and Analytics
• Leading and supporting retail projects
• Managing a micro district with a banner
• Mentorship with leaders in the business

Supporting experience:

Passion for food

• An understanding of our core offerings, fresh products, assortment and local sourcing.
• The ability to understand key seasonal trends and insights to drive profitability sales
• Keep up to date on food trends, seasonal transitions with a focus on the diversity of cultures within the communities that we trade.

Business acumen

• Retail experience in the food industry
• Show and demonstrate capabilities and understanding of financial planning and budgeting
• Driven to improve on processes and driven to find efficiencies
• Entrepreneur minded with sales, profit and bottom-line focus
• Results driven is a fact paced energetic environment
• Be curious, open minded with a passion of continuous learning.

CORE values and culture

• Leads with integrity with a focus on winning with a collaborative approach
• Values diversity and inclusion within his/her/their team
• Promotes a team atmosphere while embracing difference in ideas and open to feedback
• Experience in leadership/senior management roles

Community support

• Focused on improving the communities where we trade.
• Supporting local charities and community centers
• Reduce waste through process improvements, packaging and cost controls

Application process:

• Talk to your direct manager to determine if this opportunity is right for you
• You will also need to prepare a 5-7-minute video presentation on why you are the best candidate for this role. This should give the selection committee an idea of who you are, both professionally and personally. Video submissions should be in MP4, WMV, FLV, AVI, or MOV files.
• Candidates are encouraged to be creative and think outside the box- remember, this is your chance to shine!
• Send your completed presentation to Jean Luc Rambarran at View email address on ca.edajobs.com by June 28th 2024

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars - Environment, Sourcing and Community - and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada's Top Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Canada's Greenest Employers & Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team. We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Please Note : Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.