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Farm Boy Inc.

Bakery Department Manager

Toronto, ON

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Produce Department Manager

Toronto, ON · On-site

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Meat Department Manager

Burlington, ON · On-site

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What is a department store?

A department store job involves working in a large retail store that sells a variety of products, such as clothing, electronics, home goods, and cosmetics. Employees may have roles in sales, customer service, stocking, cashiering, or management. Responsibilities typically include assisting customers, maintaining merchandise displays, handling transactions, and ensuring a clean shopping environment. Some positions may also involve inventory management or loss prevention. Department store jobs offer opportunities for career growth within the retail industry.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for employees working in a department store?

Employees in a department store are usually responsible for assisting customers, maintaining merchandise displays, processing sales transactions, and keeping the sales floor organized. You might also handle stocking shelves, inventory checks, and answering customer inquiries about products or store policies. Team members often collaborate across departments to ensure a seamless shopping experience and meet overall store goals. The role is dynamic and involves frequent standing, moving throughout the store, and adapting to changing customer demands. This variety allows you to develop valuable retail skills and work experience in a fast-paced environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the department store position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Department Store role, you need strong customer service abilities, attention to detail, and basic retail math skills, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and safety procedures is also essential. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills set top performers apart. These skills ensure efficient operations, positive customer experiences, and a collaborative work environment vital to retail success.

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Infographic showing various Department Store job openings in Toronto, ON as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution.

Department Manager, Footwear, Guelph Street

Canadiantirecorporation

Georgetown, ON • On-site

CA$42K - CA$56K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 9 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Coach and develop the department team by setting expectations, providing ongoing support, and coaching on a continual basis.

  • Build and manage a daily game and sales plan for the department.

  • Develop and maintain a positive work environment for staff.

Job description

Department Sales Manager of Footwear

What you'll do

  • As a Department Sales Manager of Footwear, you have a passion for sports and live an active lifestyle.
  • You know shoes, are keenly interested to learn more, and maybe even a sneaker head!
  • You demonstrate a positive and engaged attitude when dealing with customers and employees and are responsible for coaching and developing your team.
  • As an ambassador and leader of the customer experience, you look to develop relationships with customers and provide mentorship and coaching to your team to ensure the same.
  • Coach and develop your department team by setting expectations, keeping open lines of communication, coaching on a continual basis, providing constructive feedback, and ongoing support.
  • Build and manage a daily game and sales plan for the department.
  • Create development plans for full-time staff - providing support and coaching to improve any performance gaps.
  • Communicate skills proven through effective huddles / meetings / coaching sessions.
  • Develop and maintain a positive work environment for staff.

What you bring

  • Business savvy - you have a customer focused mindset and can plan, execute, and drive sales.
  • Leaders - you lead by example and have a passion for coaching, developing, and inspiring your team.
  • Culture and brand ambassadors - you love the work and take pride in our brand.
  • If you're a proven retail manager with a passion for people, our industry, and driving an exceptional customer experience, then this is definitely the place to be.
  • Minimum of 2 years in a retail environment, preferably at a supervisory level.
  • A proven track record of business growth and exceptional customer service skills.
  • Demonstrated interest in or involvement in sports or the sporting goods industry an asset.

We're always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

  • Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
  • Performance incentives
  • Other perks to support your well-being
  • Career growth opportunities and product discounts

Our typical hiring range is between $42,500 and $56,250. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, store size and market location, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements.

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This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.


We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.

About Us

At Sport Chek, we want to find what moves you, and help build your career from there. As Canada's destination for footwear, apparel, and sporting goods; we believe that sport and activity has the power to help shape your style, your relationships, and your mind. Along with colleagues across the Canadian Tire family of companies, you'll be a part of a collaborative network of like-minded individuals who draw on their collective experience to best serve customers across all banners from coast-to-coast. Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.

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