BAND 1(Under Review) - Store Manager, Cannabis Operations * Amendment - Close Date *

Amendment - This posting is now scheduled to close on April 8, 2025. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

About the BCLDB:

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis and operates the retail brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.

The LDB is committed to government’s goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming.

The LDB has been assigned to distribute, wholesale, and sell non-medicinal cannabis inclusive of a government-owned online channel with a mandate to support government’s key priorities of protecting public health and safety, promoting social responsibility, and eliminating the illicit market. Since 2018, the BC Cannabis Stores chain has grown to 39 locations across the province, providing an educational, safe, and socially responsible outlet for the BC public to engage with non-medical cannabis products.

About this role:

The Store Manager, under the general supervision of the Regional Manager, is responsible for the management of a major retail operation, by providing leadership and direction, controlling costs and maximizing revenue through the achievement of sales targets. Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service and education to the public.

The Manager is responsible for developing and implementing operational plans, developing annual store budgets, controlling employment costs, and analyzing reports. The Manager is expected to contribute to establish and improve the Cannabis Store image through the implementation and maintenance of policies. The Manager is responsible for the hiring, training, and development of staff, scheduling assignments, participating as required in all store duties as well as handling labour relations issues for the work unit.

A criminal record check is required.

Successful completion of Selling it Right Certificate is required.

Position requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• A minimum of three (3) years of recent, related experience leading a team within a customer-facing service-oriented environment.

*Recent, related experience must have occurred within the 5 years and include the following:

• Experience with customer service and the management of assets.

Preference may be given to those candidates with the following:

• Degree, diploma, or certificate in business or retail management.
• Experience working in a government or regulatory environment.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Experience working in the cannabis industry.
• Formal course work in cannabis from an accredited post-secondary institution.

Application instructions:

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered:

• A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
• Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Andrea Trousdell, HR Advisor, Talent & Compensation at andrea.trousdell@bcldb.com.

Working for the BC Public Service:

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