Assistant Manager – Retail

Company Description

Canco Gas is a customer-focused retail business operating a gas bar and convenience store in Chase, British Columbia. We provide essential fuel, convenience products, and everyday services to local residents, travellers, and surrounding communities. We are committed to reliable service, safe operations, and equal employment opportunities.

Job Description

Canco Gas is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Manager – Retail to support the daily operation of our gas bar, convenience store, and retail business in Chase, BC.

The successful candidate will help lead staff, maintain efficient store operations, deliver excellent customer service, manage inventory, and support sales and marketing activities. This is an on-site, full-time position in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct, control, evaluate, and organize daily operations

• Manage staff and assign duties

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate employees

• Determine staffing requirements and prepare work schedules

• Resolve customer complaints, supply shortages, and operational issues

• Monitor inventory and support ordering activities

• Analyze market trends, customer demand, sales volumes, and competitors

• Develop and implement marketing strategies

• Supervise 1–4 employees

• Ensure store standards, safety procedures, and customer-service expectations are maintained

• Complete administrative tasks using point-of-sale, inventory, email, spreadsheet, and word-processing software

Qualifications

• College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a 1–2 year program

• 1–2 years of retail or supervisory experience

• Experience with point-of-sale systems and inventory-control software

• Knowledge of email, spreadsheets, word-processing software, and Adobe Acrobat Reader

• Valid driver’s licence

• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stand for extended periods

Employment Details

• Position: Permanent, full-time

• Salary: $40.00 per hour

• Hours: 30–35 hours per week

• Location: Chase, BC V0E 1M3

• Work arrangement: On site

• Start date: As soon as possible

• Schedule: Morning, day, evening, early morning, weekend, flexible, shift, and on-call work may be required

• Benefits: Free parking and other benefits

• Vacancies: 1

Equal Opportunity Statement

Canco Gas promotes equal employment opportunities and welcomes applications from newcomers and refugees, Indigenous people, visible minorities, and other qualified candidates.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents with a valid work permit are welcome.

How to Apply

Please apply by email or mail.

Email: chasecanco@canadamailserver.com

Mail:
Canco Gas
5836 Trans Canada Hwy
Chase, BC V0E 1M3
V0E 1M3

Please include:

• Job reference number: 20260801

• Cover letter

• Answers to these screening questions:

  1. Are you available for shift or on-call work?

  2. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?

  3. Do you have experience working in this field?