Overview

Store Manager

Mission Thrift Store
Pembroke, ON
Full-time
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Job details

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Job type

  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Weekends as needed

Location

Pembroke, ON

Full job description

 

BFM Foundation (Canada) is a national Christian organization with over 50 Mission Thrift Stores across Canada. The net
revenue from all Mission Thrift Stores is devoted to the Joint Ministry of BFM Foundation (Canada) and Bible League
Canada. These funds are used to establish adult and children’s literacy programs, church planter training and distribute
Bibles in many places around the world. The stores are operated primarily by dedicated volunteers.

Mission Thrift Store Pembroke is currently seeking a full-time Manager who understands and supports the vision and
purpose of BFM Foundation (Canada). The ideal candidate will have strong relational qualities, be able to train and lead
volunteers to effectively operate the store. The Manager needs to be vibrant, passionate and have an entrepreneurial
spirit. The right candidate must understand the needs and wants of a thrift store customer and deliver exceptional
customer service, understand inventory control, pricing, health and safety regulations, delegating, motivating, marketing
and financial management.

  • Follower of Jesus Christ who wholeheartedly subscribes to the BFM Foundation’s Statement of Faith and Purpose
  • In fulfilling your responsibilities, you will be required to pray with people who work or volunteer for Mission Thrift

Stores. This may include, but is not limited to opening in prayer at Mission Thrift Store Board and/or Staff
Meetings, Mission Thrift Store events, BFM Foundation (Canada) Annual Conference.

  • A love for Bible-based ministry in Canada and around the world.
  • Cultural, economic and environmental sensitivity

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Proven experience managing a retail operation and leading and engaging a team of employees and volunteers to

achieve set operational goal;

  • Understand all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations including:

employment standards, human rights, occupational health and safety, charities, etc.;

  • Sound financial knowledge of retail environment with ability to develop, monitor and trend KPI’s;
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI would be an asset;
  • Effective problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions with clear actions that are critical for the operation’s

success; and

  • Effective verbal and written communication.

Experience: Management experience in a retail setting; experience with non-profit/ voluntary sector would be considered
an asset.

Working Conditions: The Manager will be working in a retail / office environment and would be responsible for the thrift
store operation, which includes assigning and monitoring a team of volunteers. The Manager will be required to work days,
some weekends, and must be available to attend regular Board meetings with the Directors.

Salary Expectations: This is a salaried position with a salary ranging from $60 000 to $73 000. Remuneration will be
commensurate with experience. Only those considered for interviews will be contacted.

If you feel you have the passion and skill set that would help to advance the purpose of Mission Thrift Store Pembroke, we
look forward to hearing from you! Please submit your resume by February 14th by email to
careers@missionthriftstore.com

*Full Job Description available upon request

BFM Pembroke Enterprises Society welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for
candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.