BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

**Amendment - This posting is now scheduled to close on August 28, 2025. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition**

About the BCLDB:

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis and operates the retails brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores. 

The LDB is committed to government’s goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.

BC Liquor Stores is a fiscally responsible retailer of beverage alcohol that provides exemplary customer service, delivers social responsibility programs and upholds BCLDB’s core values of service, relationships and results. Working in this vibrant, creative and supportive team environment will see your knowledge and skills thrive to unparalleled levels.

About this role:

Reporting to the Regional Manager the Senior Store Manager would be required to have a thorough understanding of the industry, practical business fundamentals, and inventory management practices. This is a high-profile position with regular contact with the public, dealing with complex customer service issues that often require mediation, diffusion, and correction with the ultimate goal meeting or exceeding the needs of the customer.

The Senior Store Manager guides other leaders to inspire top performance from their teams by providing leadership and direction to create a high-performing work environment that maximizes sales, controls costs through effective resource planning and inventory control and maintains a high level of customer centric focus.

The Senior Store Manager seeks solutions and results that improve processes and surpass standards to drive the business in the BC Liquor Store. This position fosters growth amongst staff by providing coaching and encouragement with clear communications and builds success for the business by encouraging team members to consistently provide exceptional customer service and drive results.

A criminal record check is required.

Successful completion of the Serving It Right certificate is required. Work may take place in office, retail and warehouse locations. The Store Manager may be required, on occasion, to safely diffuse potentially dangerous or violent situations.  Must be available to work all shifts – days, nights and weekends as well as outside of established hours of operation, as and when required. This is a “hands-on” leadership role which may require: administrative and clerical duties; operating a cash register; lifting liquor cases up to 50 lbs. to varying heights; and operating a variety of mechanical and hand-operated equipment.

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 may be established.

Position requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• A minimum of two (2) years of recent experience* as a Senior Store Manager in a retail environment.
• Experience with profit and loss statements, including the ability to assess financial performance and make decisions to drive profitability.
• Experience in leading and managing a team, including hiring, training and performance management.
• Experience must include direct accountability for achieving and driving sales. 

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

• Experience in leading a team of ten or more, including direct supervision of at least one management-level employee.
• Experience in managing a retail environment with an annual sales volume of over $10 million.
• A degree, diploma or certificate in business or retail management or successful completion of a supervisory/leadership course.

*Recent experience is defined as occurring within the past 5 years. Experience must be in a confirmed position and not in a relief capacity.

How to Apply & Application Requirements:

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 and resume in PDF format 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 Evelyn Chen, HR Advisor at evelyn.y.chen@bcldb.com.

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

Applications must be submitted via email to internalcompetitions@bcldb.com before the close date and time. Your email application must include the following information:

Subject: Non-IDIR Job Application (Requisition Number 121034)
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Requisition #: 121034
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