Loblaw Companies Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Full-time 4 days ago
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$60,000 - $75,000 CAD yearly
Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.
At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.
The
Franchise Academy is an intensive, hands-on development experience designed to prepare experienced retail leaders to become successful Franchise Owners within
Your Independent Grocer and Loblaws City Market, two of Loblaw Companies Limited’s leading grocery banners.
Through the Academy, you’ll gain broad, practical experience, deepen your operational knowledge, and strengthen the leadership capabilities needed to lead your own store. If you’re passionate about retail and ready for your next leadership challenge, the Franchise Academy is your opportunity to take the next step from retail leadership toward franchise ownership.
What You’ll Gain:
- Build experience across high-performing grocery franchise locations
- Lead and support special projects, including new store openings, renovations, and banner-wide initiatives
- Develop a deep understanding of the franchise ownership model
- Strengthen your financial acumen and operational expertise
- Receive mentorship and coaching from experienced Franchise Owners and retail leaders
- Build a national network to support your long-term success as a Franchise Owner
Who We’re Looking For:
- Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in the grocery and/or retail sector; Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager experience is strongly preferred
- Proven ability to inspire, coach, develop, and lead high-performing teams
- Strong understanding of store operations, merchandising, and financial performance, including P&L, budgeting, shrink, and labour management
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to connect with and engage teams
- Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial drive
- Commitment to community engagement and values-driven leadership
- Experience leading teams in unionized and non-unionized environments is preferred
Program Requirements:
- Frequent Travel: Travel throughout the Atlantic Canada region is a significant part of the Academy experience and may be required up to 70% of the time.
- Reliable Transportation: You must hold a valid driver’s licence and have access to a reliable vehicle for regular travel. Mileage will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy.
- Relocation: Franchise opportunities are based on business needs and store availability. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within Atlantic Canada, or in some cases to another region within Canada, upon successful completion of the Academy to pursue a franchise opportunity.
Program Length: 13 months
Please note: Becoming a Franchise Owner following successful completion of the Franchise Academy requires a personal investment of
$50,000 in readily available funds.
Ready to take your retail leadership experience to the next level?
Apply now to the Franchise Academy and take the next step toward franchise ownership!
Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.
If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.
We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.
Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$60,000.00 - $75,000.00 / 60.000,00$ - 75.000,00$ (per year / par an)A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for a newly created position. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste nouvellement créé. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.
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Loblaw Companies
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Full-time
$60,000 - $75,000 CAD yearly
4 days ago
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Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.
At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.
The
Franchise Academy is an intensive, hands-on development experience designed to prepare experienced retail leaders to become successful Franchise Owners within
Your Independent Grocer and Loblaws City Market, two of Loblaw Companies Limited’s leading grocery banners.
Through the Academy, you’ll gain broad, practical experience, deepen your operational knowledge, and strengthen the leadership capabilities needed to lead your own store. If you’re passionate about retail and ready for your next leadership challenge, the Franchise Academy is your opportunity to take the next step from retail leadership toward franchise ownership.
What You’ll Gain:
- Build experience across high-performing grocery franchise locations
- Lead and support special projects, including new store openings, renovations, and banner-wide initiatives
- Develop a deep understanding of the franchise ownership model
- Strengthen your financial acumen and operational expertise
- Receive mentorship and coaching from experienced Franchise Owners and retail leaders
- Build a national network to support your long-term success as a Franchise Owner
Who We’re Looking For:
- Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in the grocery and/or retail sector; Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager experience is strongly preferred
- Proven ability to inspire, coach, develop, and lead high-performing teams
- Strong understanding of store operations, merchandising, and financial performance, including P&L, budgeting, shrink, and labour management
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to connect with and engage teams
- Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial drive
- Commitment to community engagement and values-driven leadership
- Experience leading teams in unionized and non-unionized environments is preferred
Program Requirements:
- Frequent Travel: Travel throughout the Atlantic Canada region is a significant part of the Academy experience and may be required up to 70% of the time.
- Reliable Transportation: You must hold a valid driver’s licence and have access to a reliable vehicle for regular travel. Mileage will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy.
- Relocation: Franchise opportunities are based on business needs and store availability. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within Atlantic Canada, or in some cases to another region within Canada, upon successful completion of the Academy to pursue a franchise opportunity.
Program Length: 13 months
Please note: Becoming a Franchise Owner following successful completion of the Franchise Academy requires a personal investment of
$50,000 in readily available funds.
Ready to take your retail leadership experience to the next level?
Apply now to the Franchise Academy and take the next step toward franchise ownership!
Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.
If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.
We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.
Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$60,000.00 - $75,000.00 / 60.000,00$ - 75.000,00$ (per year / par an)A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for a newly created position. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste nouvellement créé. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.
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