Farm And Ranch Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

Department: Operations - Alberta
Employment Type: Full-Time
Requisition ID: 1892
Date Posted: July 7, 2026
Closing Date: July 21, 2026 or until filled

Position Summary: 

The Store Manager I will oversee the daily operations of a Farm & Ranch Supply store. This leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence, is a champion for safety culture, delivering exceptional customer service, and achieving sales targets. The ideal candidate will foster continuous improvement and lead a team committed to service, growth, and community engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Promote a strong safety culture through training, coaching, and regular safety meetings. Ensure staff are certified to operate equipment safely, monitor facility and equipment readiness, and maintain compliance with health and safety regulations including drug and alcohol screening.
• Lead a customer-focused team to deliver exceptional service and maintain product presentation aligned with corporate standards. Reinforce service expectations through coaching and feedback, and support team development with ongoing product training.
• Implement and uphold company policies, best practices, and certifications. Ensure inventory accuracy and protection, collaborate with internal teams to maintain operational procedures, and manage store opening/closing routines including cash handling and reconciliation.
• Drive sales performance to meet or exceed targets. Motivate staff through product knowledge and promotional execution, convert leads into long-term relationships, support business growth through planning and budgeting, and optimize eCommerce operations.
• Oversee daily operations and staff supervision, ensuring roles are clearly defined and team members are equipped to succeed. Manage scheduling, payroll, and recruitment to align with business needs and control costs.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to develop a high-performing team. Manage scheduling and payroll to align labor resources with business needs.

 

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in retail or agricultural management.
  Post-secondary education preferred; Agriculture or AgriBusiness background is an asset.
• Proven ability to lead teams through goal setting, coaching, and performance management.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Strong business acumen and awareness of market trends.
• Effective communicator with solid verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in business reporting, retail systems, and inventory management.
• Organized and analytical, with a focus on team development and service excellence.
• Positive community presence and relationship-building capability.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 25 kg; valid driver's license required.
• First Aid certification considered an asset.

This is a safety-sensitive role requiring on-site presence and drug and alcohol screening.

You and UFA. Let's Grow Together.

UFA is one of Canada's largest and most progressive agricultural co-operatives. We're a multi-billion-dollar organization that offers the products, services, and support our 127,000+ members need to build, grow and succeed. While our roots will always be in agriculture, we're proud to support the industries and communities that drive Western Canada's economy. We need your skills, expertise and ideas to help us keep growing.

• A Business with a Purpose - Join a member-owned co-operative with a mission that matters: improving the well-being of our members, helping them feed the world, and enabling investment in local communities.
• Recognized and Rewarded for Your Performance - At UFA, success is shared. You'll own your work and be recognized for both individual and organizational results.
• Work-Life Success - We prioritize safety, respect your time, and offer flexible options and comprehensive benefits to support your life inside and outside of work.
• We Help Each Other Grow - Our collaborative culture fosters growth through hands-on experience, mentorship, training, educational support, and diverse career paths.

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At UFA, we care about our employees and what makes them unique. We strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes employees from diverse backgrounds, where everyone can do their best work. If you require accommodation during the application or selection process, please contact careers@ufa.com.
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