Prairie Co-op is hiring a Lumber Manager for their Home Centre in Melville, SK.
Who we are:
As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, please visit www.prairieco-op.crs (http://www.prairieco-op.crs/)
What you’ll do:
The Lumber Manager is responsible for providing an exceptional level of customer service and maintaining a safe and efficient operation while adhering to all company policies, procedures, and standards, including meeting established productivity standards.
- Prepare the annual budget and ensure claims, invoices and all other paperwork is done timely and accurately.
- Prepare, administer and be responsible for the store’s sales, margin, expenses, inventory and SPEH.
- Ensure all staff adhere to marketing efforts, staff appearance, housekeeping procedures.
- Ensure acceptable level of service is provided and Hassle-Free Guarantee Program is followed.
- Ensure proper management of assets and adhere to a maintenance schedule.
- Ensure adherence to the image checklist as per facilities and equipment.
- Ensure the proper recruitment, onboarding and probationary procedures are followed.
- Ensure the performance expectations and standards are communicated to all team members this includes Probationary, Mid-Year and Year-End performance reviews.
- Be responsible for developing and following through a yearly staff training plan.
- Hold regular staff meetings to ensure open/transparent communication and employee engagement.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Why it matters:
Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.
Who you are:
If you are looking for a career in Home & Building Products and have:
- 2-5 years of managerial experience in the retail industry.
- Extensive knowledge of Home & Building Products.
- You have a strong commitment to excellence and strive to be the best in what you do.
- You are honest and trustworthy and have the proven ability to motivate and lead Team Members.
- You are a role model in promoting workplace Health and Safety regulations and procedures.
- You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.
Our Team Leaders receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Leaders to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.
We ask all internal candidates to discuss their interest in internal positions with their supervisor or manger prior to applying.
Apply at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or contact us for more information by April 30, 2026.
