Store Manager in Training

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 17, 2026
1 position

$75,000–$90,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Apply by: Oct 27, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Store Manager in Training will oversee daily store operations, including financial performance, merchandising standards, and operational excellence. They are responsible for leading, coaching, and developing a diverse team to ensure high levels of customer service and community engagement.

Job details

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. Store Manager In Training Ready to lead with purpose? Join Real Canadian Superstore as a Store Manager in Training and build the skills to inspire teams, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and grow your career with one of Canada's leading retailers. As a Store Manager in Training, you'll complete a comprehensive training program that prepares you for success in leading a high-performing store. In this role, you'll learn how to Understand and contribute to achieving key business metrics, including profit and loss, customer satisfaction, execution standards, audit compliance, labour management, and productivity. Anticipate the needs of our customers and put them first in all that you do Lead, coach, and develop a team of colleagues, building their skills in customer service, product knowledge, merchandising, and operational excellence. Create a positive and inclusive workplace by fostering colleague engagement, development, retention, and a culture of belonging. Build long-term relationships with the community Drive merchandising excellence and operational standards Be accountable for financial objectives Oversee the day-to-day operations of the store, ensuring operational excellence and exceptional customer service. Partner with the store leadership team to drive people strategies that align with business objectives, company culture, and values. Provide input to the District Manager to help shape business strategy Constantly look out for industry trends, propose and implement unique ideas Build and lead diverse teams that foster a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging What you’ll need Exceptional customer service skills and a talent for building customer loyalty and community relationships Flexibility and the ability to learn via a variety of mediums Demonstrated ability to improve productivity, engagement and retention Experience managing overall store operations within the grocery industry Strong financial acumen and ability to analyze data and trends to deliver outstanding business results Commitment to delivering consistent results, everyday A strong network in the industry and community If you want to join a fast-paced winning team and believe you can have an immediate impact, then we want to hear from you! 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. Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche : $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 / 75.000,00$ - 90.000,00$ (per year / par an) A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste. #EN #STORE #ON

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have experience managing store operations within the grocery industry and possess strong financial acumen. The role requires exceptional customer service skills, the ability to drive productivity, and a commitment to achieving business results.