Assistant Store Manager - Parksville

Parksville, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 10, 2026
Working hours: 40 hours a week
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 21, 2026

Original job description

Buckerfield's Parksville - Assistant Store Manager - Salary: $50,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year

Do you have a good working knowledge of pet, garden, farm, feed, and livestock products?

Buckerfield's Parksville is seeking to hire an Assistant Store Manager to lead our fast paced, growing, knowledgeable team, and effectively manage our ongoing retail and warehousing operations in a safe and healthy manner.

Long before sustainability became headline news, Buckerfield's was a pioneer in providing home, garden, and farm products to customers who know that true value is found in quality supplies that benefit our families, our animals, and our land. Our staff are happy to share knowledge and help our customers with their latest projects. We're here to take care of our customers - it just comes naturally to us. If this sounds like you, apply today!

What We Offer

Competitive base salary and opportunity for substantial on-target bonus – ask us for more details!
Extensive health and dental package after the required waiting period *
6% employer contribution to a group RRSP after the required waiting period *
Generous employee discount!
Paid vacation and stat holidays
Opportunity for additional training and certification
Benefits are subject to change at any time, at the sole discretion of the Employer

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Store Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of all retail and warehousing operations at Buckerfield's Parksville Store location.
The objective of this position is to assist and support the Store Manager with organizing, directing, and controlling all operations required in:
Leading, developing and training a team of associates to exceed customer expectations,
Managing staff and staffing levels,
Providing outstanding customer service,
Achieving sales and gross margin targets,
Managing inventory levels and improving inventory turns, and
Consistent with the short-, medium- and long-term goals, objectives, and budgets of the Company as a whole.
Provide substitute support for other positions / areas / levels of the store, as required to maintain operations
May be required to travel and provide additional support to other Buckerfield's locations, from time to time
Other duties as assigned by the Store Manager

Qualifications

Completion and certification of Grade 12 Diploma, or equivalent
Proven track record of effectively leading, coaching and inspiring a positive team of employees in a fast-paced, environment
Experience with inventory management, variance tracking, ordering and invoice posting
A minimum of three to five years of retail experience with increasing levels of responsibility
Knowledge and experience with computer software, including Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word, Power BI, etc.), Counterpoint, etc.
Excellent customer service and merchandising skills, and ability to understand customer needs and the local customer market
Exceptional organizational skills, time management skills, and the ability to multitask
Ability to exercise sound judgement and make rational decisions
Willingness to obtain Veterinary Dispenser certificate and Pesticide Dispenser certificate

Availability

40 hours a week, minimum
Days and hours of work may vary and employee will be required to work weekends and statutory holidays, as required

Please contact Dan Forster at Buckerfield's Parksville to apply for this position or to request additional information.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00-$54,000.00 per year

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Responsibilities

Support the Store Manager in leading and developing associates, managing staffing, and delivering excellent customer service while meeting sales and gross margin targets. Oversee inventory and warehousing operations, help improve inventory turns, and provide coverage or support to other store areas and locations as needed.

Requirements

Requires a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, three to five years of progressively responsible retail experience, and a proven ability to lead and coach a positive team. Candidates should have experience with inventory processes and retail software, strong customer service and merchandising skills, excellent organization and time management, and willingness to obtain Veterinary Dispenser and Pesticide Dispenser certificates.

Skills

Team Leadership
Coaching and Training
Staff Management
Customer Service
Sales Management
Gross Margin Management
Inventory Management
Variance Tracking
Ordering
Invoice Posting
Merchandising
Organization
Time Management
Multitasking
Decision-Making
Microsoft Office

Benefits

Performance Bonus
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Employer RRSP Contribution
Employee Discount
Paid Vacation
Paid Statutory Holidays
Training and Certification Opportunities

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Hiring contact

Dan Forster

Keywords

Retail Operations
Warehousing
Store Management
Team Leadership
Staffing
Customer Service
Sales Targets
Gross Margin
Inventory Management
Inventory Turns
Variance Tracking
Ordering
Invoice Posting
Merchandising
Microsoft Office
Excel
Word
Power BI
Counterpoint
Pet Products
Garden Products
Farm Products
Feed
Livestock
Veterinary Dispenser Certificate
Pesticide Dispenser Certificate
Workplace Health and Safety

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