District Asset Protection Manager

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.

The District Asset Protection Manager is responsible for developing Asset Protection field staff and store colleagues' knowledge of operational causes of shrink and the role of Asset Protection. This will be accomplished through mentoring, developing, motivating and evaluating their team while identifying, understanding and responding to specific district needs, in close partnership with the respective District Manager of Operations.

Accountabilities:

• Shrink reduction - support diverse operational initiatives relative to shrink and waste management. This requires analyzing key financial reports to ensure that asset protection strategies are obtaining the desired results.

• Objectivity - while working in close partnership with the District Manager of Operations, it is critical that the District Asset Protection Manager maintains clear objectivity and communicates and escalates issues when warranted.

• In partnership with the District Manager of Operations, conduct an objective quarterly audit in each corporate store with weekly follow-up on exceptions.

• Integrity investigations - conduct investigations and interviews, in a timely and professional manner utilizing behavioral analysis techniques, of all colleagues suspected to be involved or witness to illegal activity such as theft or fraud.

• Ensure that AP field staff respects the apprehension protocol and review all apprehension and incident reports for compliance as well as coaching opportunities.

• Ensure compliance to all asset protection and operational policy and procedures through regular, documented, store tours.

• Ensure that all asset protection partners have received the necessary training, while fostering two of our corporate values - getting better every day and respect for the individual.

• Ensure that the scheduling of all asset protection partners meet the needs of each business unit. Pro-actively identify staffing issues and resolve accordingly.

• Maintain a positive working partnership throughout the organization (operations, all departments) as well as with local law enforcement, regulatory bodies, vendors and other retailers.

• Assess physical security needs and liaise with the necessary support teams when required.

• Provide exceptional service to all customers (internal/external).

• All other duties as required.

Role Requirements:

• 5 years of progressive loss prevention/asset protection experience.

• Knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada.

• Post Secondary education in Law & Security or equivalent experience.

• Ability to deal with sensitive issues with integrity and strong professional judgment.

• Ability to gain senior management support for new ideas and initiatives.

• Strong knowledge of the company's policy and procedures.

• Strong computer skills including excel, word and outlook

• Certified Wicklander investigator an asset.

• Frequent travel required within assigned zone(s) as well as at time, to other provinces.

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.