Electronics Manager
Non-Public Funds
CANEX
Retail Store
CFB Halifax
Permanent Full Time Position

Competition Number: HFX-08-059

Under the direction of the Retail Store Manager, the Electronics Manager plans, coordinates and manages the operations of the Electronics, Furniture and Appliances departments while implementing advertising and promotions programs.  He/She supervises employees, coordinates sales staff and reviews achievement of operational and financial goals.  The Electronics Manager conducts market research for new products and trends.  He/she implements, reviews and maintains stock control programs, orders merchandise and applies loss prevention controls.

Qualifications:

• College diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Commerce, or in a related field, and some years of experience in retail, or in a related field
  
  or
  
• High school diploma and several years experience in retail, or a related field

Language requirement: English essential, bilingualism (French / English) an asset. 

Knowledge Requirements

• Of home theatre products, electronic equipment, satellite dish and appliances
• Of the set up and use of home computers, laptops and digital cameras
• Of marketing methods and product presentation
• Of personnel management
• Of employee labour relations and union proceedings
• Of budget administration
• Of loss prevention
• Of health and safety practices

Experience Requirements

• In sales
• In the operation of cash systems
• In visual merchandising
• In personnel administration
• In cash handling
• In using software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, e-mail, and Internet browsing

Salary: $ 36,120 - $ 42,500 per annum

Successful candidate will be prepared to commence employment as soon as possible.

NPF employees must demonstrate the following core characteristics:  team player, customer focus, positive attitude, excellence, and competence.

NPF is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity and invites applications from Women, Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities. To receive this job poster in an alternative format, please contact the NPF Human Resources Manager.

Eligible candidates should submit a resume clearly outlining their ability to fulfill all position requirements by mail to: Ellen McKay, NPF Human Resources Manager, Bldg S-90, Rm 133, PO Box 8836, Station "A", Halifax, NS B3K 5M5, by fax at (902) 721-1279, or online at www.cfpsa.com. Applications must be received before 1600 hrs on August 3, 2008. 

Please note that only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.  If you have special needs and require accommodation measures for the selection process, please notify the NPF Human Resources Manager at that time.