store manager - retail

Petro Canada · Port Alberni, BC · $44.50 hourly

Verdict

This posting shows strong legitimacy signals: Petro-Canada is a major, verifiable Canadian employer with a reachable website, confirmed business match, and a real retail location at the mailing address. The job description is detailed with specific responsibilities, supervision scope, required skills, and support programs. However, the requirement to mail a physical resume to a retail gas station location (rather than a corporate office) for a manager-level position is somewhat unusual and represents a minor friction point, though not disqualifying given the employer's clear legitimacy.

mail_physical_resume for manager role+8
Applicants directed to mail physical resume to retail location rather than online/corporate office; somewhat unusual for manager-level position but not disqualifying given employer legitimacy
web.locationMatch == match-5
Port Alberni, BC location confirmed; mailing address (3908 Redford St) verified as real Petro-Canada retail location
web.applicationAddressType == business-5
Mailing address is a legitimate business location (Petro-Canada retail station), not residential/PO box/virtual
Reasonable salary and terms-5
$44.50/hour for retail store manager in BC is market-appropriate; permanent full-time with flexible scheduling options
web.hasJobsListing == yes-7
Company has active careers/jobs section on official website
websiteReachable == yes-8
Official Petro-Canada website (https://www.petro-canada.ca) is reachable and functional
Detailed job description-10
Comprehensive description includes specific NOC code, detailed tasks, supervision scope (3-4 people), required technical skills, screening questions, and support programs for newcomers
web.businessMatch == match-15
Employer name and website verified as legitimate Petro-Canada (major Canadian fuel retailer, 1,800+ locations)

Application flags (1)

Apply by physical mail

By mail: 3908 Redford Street, Port Alberni, British Columbia, V9Y 3S1

Employer checks

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  "web": {
    "websiteUrl": "https://www.petro-canada.ca",
    "websiteReachable": "yes",
    "businessMatch": "match",
    "locationMatch": "match",
    "hasJobsListing": "yes",
    "applicationAddressType": "business",
    "confidence": 0.85,
    "summary": "Petro-Canada is a legitimate, major Canadian fuel retailer (1,800+ locations) owned by Suncor Energy. Official website is reachable. Port Alberni, BC location confirmed at the mailing address (3908 Redford St). Company has careers section. However, applicants are directed to mail to the retail gas station location itself rather than a corporate office, which is somewhat unusual for a manager-level position but not necessarily fraudulent."
  }
}

Full description

Occupation (NOC): Retail and wholesale trade managers (60020)
Location: Port Alberni, BC
Salary: $44.50 hourly
Hours: Full-time
Term: Permanent
Workplace: [object Object]
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Work setting: Retail service establishment, Willing to relocate, Convenience store
Tasks: Direct and control daily operations , Evaluate daily operations , Plan and organize daily operations, Manage staff and assign duties, Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales, Determine merchandise and services to be sold, Implement price and credits policies, Develop and implement marketing strategies, Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses, Determine staffing requirements,  Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages, Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers, Oversee payroll administration, Conduct performance reviews, Supervise office and volunteer staff
Supervision: 3-4 people
Computer and technology knowledge: Point of sale system, Inventory control software, Electronic mail, Spreadsheet, Adobe Acrobat Reader, MS Outlook
Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?, Are you available for shift or on-call work?, Are you currently a student?, Are you willing to relocate for this position?, Do you have experience working in this field?, Do you live near the job location?
Employment terms options: Early morning, Evening
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Employment terms options: Flexible hours, Morning, On call, Day, Weekend, Overtime available
Support for newcomers and refugees: Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees 
How to apply:
By mail: 3908 Redford Street, Port Alberni, British Columbia, V9Y 3S1