retail store supervisor

Circle K/ Mac's · Victoria, BC · $25.00 hourly

Verdict

Circle K is a legitimate multinational employer with a verified website and active careers portal, which supports legitimacy. However, the posting exhibits a critical red flag: the contact email (hr.gaurikafoods@gmail.com) uses a generic Gmail domain rather than Circle K's corporate domain, and the employer name "Gaurika Foods" in the email does not match "Circle K/Mac's." Combined with a geographic mismatch between the claimed Victoria, BC location and Circle K's Laval, QC headquarters, this suggests either a fraudulent posting impersonating Circle K or a serious operational inconsistency. The detailed job description and reasonable salary mitigate risk somewhat, but the email domain mismatch is a substantial fraud signal.

generic_email_domain+20
Contact email hr.gaurikafoods@gmail.com uses free Gmail provider instead of official Circle K corporate domain
email_employer_name_mismatch+18
Email domain references 'Gaurika Foods' but posting claims employer is 'Circle K/Mac's'—no connection between the two names
web_locationMatch_mismatch+12
Posting claims Victoria, BC location but Circle K corporate headquarters is in Laval, QC; geographic mismatch flagged by verification
detailed_job_description-7
Posting includes comprehensive NOC classification, detailed task list, experience requirements, and support programs for newcomers/youth/Indigenous people
web_websiteReachable_yes-8
Circle K website is reachable and verified as legitimate corporate presence
web_businessMatch_match-15
Circle K is a verified real multinational convenience store chain with active careers portal and 16,700+ stores globally

Application flags (1)

Generic email domain

hr.gaurikafoods@gmail.com

Employer checks

{
  "web": {
    "websiteUrl": "https://www.circlek.com/",
    "websiteReachable": "yes",
    "businessMatch": "match",
    "locationMatch": "mismatch",
    "hasJobsListing": "yes",
    "applicationAddressType": "none",
    "confidence": 0.95,
    "summary": "Circle K is a real, substantive multinational convenience store chain owned by Alimentation Couche-Tard, headquartered in Laval, Quebec. The company operates ~16,700 stores globally and has an active careers portal (workwithus.circlek.com). However, the posting claims Victoria, BC location while the company's corporate office is in Laval, QC—a geographic mismatch. The posting provides no mailing address. This is a legitimate employer that would plausibly hire retail supervisors."
  }
}

Full description

Occupation (NOC): Retail sales supervisors (62010)
Location: Victoria, BC
Salary: $25.00 hourly
Hours: Full-time
Term: Permanent
Workplace: [object Object]
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Tasks: Supervise staff (apprentices, stages hands, design team, etc.), Assign sales workers to duties, Hire and train or arrange for training of staff, Order merchandise, Authorize return of merchandise, Establish work schedules, Sell merchandise, Prepare reports on sales volumes, merchandising and personnel matters,  Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages, Organize and maintain inventory, Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers, Oversee payroll administration, Conduct performance reviews, Supervise office and volunteer staff
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees, Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth, Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
How to apply:
By email: hr.gaurikafoods@gmail.com