Department Manager Photo Lab in Campbell River

Not just a job… a community, a partnership, a team. You’ll experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most successful retail chains, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. We are seeking innovative, customer-focused people to join our team!

The Department Manager, Photo Lab is responsible for directing Photo Lab employees to maintain customer service and operational standards within the department. The Department Manager is responsible for hiring, scheduling, and payroll, as well as the ongoing training and development of staff. The position leads the department towards achieving company goals and objectives, including financial benchmarks in sales, inventory control, and payroll.

This is a customer service position which requires a great deal of customer contact. Accordingly, applicants must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while providing quality service in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner. Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum of one year of management retail experience; however, applicants without management experience may also be considered.

You will have extensive knowledge of photography, combined with a commitment to staying current with changes in the relevant technology and innovations in the industry through independent research, training materials, seminars, and awareness of competitive activity. Your proven ability to build the business will include a strong dedication to following and enforcing all Company policies, procedures, and standards, as well as an ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, employees, and management.

In addition, you are able to train, coach, and develop employees in their current position and in preparation for advancement. If you are a well-organized individual possessing sound supervisory delegation and leadership skills, combined with professional sales experience, who has a positive attitude, a desire to support Company initiatives, and a commitment to achieving Company objectives, then we have the opportunity for you to excel!

We offer advancement opportunities through our promote-from-within policies, as well as the following comprehensive benefits program:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Helping you plan for your future with Company matched RRSPs
• Employee Discounts
• Post-secondary Entrance Scholarships for you or your children

Employees will be scheduled 40 hours per week and must be available to work a flexible schedule, Monday through Sunday, for day and evening shifts. From time to time, this position requires the successful candidate to transfer from one store to another, or to work in other locations depending on organizational need and career development opportunities. Mode of transportation will be the responsibility of the employee.

If you possess the necessary skills and expertise and would like to join an exciting team of professionals, London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

London Drugs may collect, use, and/or disclose your personal information (including the information in this application) where it is reasonable for establishing, managing, or terminating an employment relationship. This includes the use or disclosure of your personal information to persons inside or external to our organization, for the purpose of checking references or gathering other information to support an assessment of your candidacy.