Posting Title

BAND 1 - Store Manager, Cannabis Operations - Lower Mainland

Position Classification

Band 1

Union

N/A

Work Options

Location

Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA
Delta, BC V4L 2M1 CA
Langley, BC V3A 8T1 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
New Westminster, BC V3M 6H8 CA
North Vancouver, BC V7P 3M7 CA
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 4W6 CA

Salary Range

$66,900.01 to $95,400.22 per annum

Close Date

10/8/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Liquor Distribution Branch

Ministry Branch / Division

Liquor Distribution Branch of BC

Job Summary

About this role:

The Store Manager, under the general supervision of the Regional Manager, is responsible for the management of a major retail operation, providing leadership and direction, controlling costs and maximizing revenue through the achievement of sales targets. Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service and education to the public.

The Manager is responsible for developing and implementing operational plans, developing annual store budgets, controlling employment costs, and analyzing reports. The Manager is expected to contribute to establish and improve the Cannabis Store image through the implementation and maintenance of policies. The Manager is responsible for the hiring, training and development of staff, scheduling assignments, participating as required in all store duties as well as handling labour relations issues for the work unit.

Successful completion of a criminal record check and Selling it Right™ Certificate is required. Work may take place in office, retail, and warehouse locations. Shift work and working evenings and weekends are required. This role requires the ability to travel overnight within the Province of British Columbia.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities in the Lower Mainland may be established, which may include vacancies in cities such as North Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Delta, Port Coquitlam, Langley.

Position requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• A minimum of three (3) years of recent, related experience* leading a team within a customer-facing retail operation and experience with customer service and the management of assets.

Preference may be given to those candidates with any of the following:

• Degree, diploma, or certificate in business or retail management.
• Experience working in a government or regulatory environment.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Experience working in the cannabis industry.
• Formal course work in cannabis from an accredited post-secondary institution.

*Recent, related experience is defined as occurring within the past five (5) years. Experience may include relief experience.

Candidates that are applying with relief time (i.e., supervisory experience in a relief capacity) must clearly state the number of hours of relief they have at the time of this posting. Relief time will be verified at the past work performance stage of the competition and must meet the minimum experience requirement as stated above for the candidate to be successful in the competition.

Application instructions:

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered:

• A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
• Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Andrea Trosudell, HR Advisor, at [email protected].

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Technical Assistance page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to [email protected] before the stated closing time, and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Category

Leadership and Management

Additional Information

Store Manager, Cannabis Operations - Lower Mainland