ABOUT OUR STORE:
What better place to share your love for pets than in our stores? With so many opportunities under one roof, you'll be sure to find a career path that inspires you. As the Department Manager over associates, youll ensure that the store runs smoothlyfrom head to tail. From motivating associates to ensuring we have the right product on the floor, our Department Managers drive the success of our stores by ensuring our customers have an engaging, personalized shopping experience.

ABOUT OUR TEAMS:
In a store as big as ours, we need all hands (and paws, wings and fins!) on deck to ensure we are operating efficiently. So, as a Pet Smart Associate Lead, youll help lead the team in the following areas:
Associate Leadership: Our associates are key to making great experience in our stores. As the Associate Lead, youll help to lead a team who are as passionate about pets as we are with responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, training and developing associates.
Overall Retail Initiatives: Creating an exceptional customer experience is a top priority for all our leaders. From ensuring our associates have extensive knowledge of pet solutions to building connections with pet parents, our leaders ensure a safe and fun environment in our stores.

ABOUT YOUR CAREER:
Just like were there for pets at every stage of their lives, well be with you at every stage of your career, too. With Pet Smart, you will have opportunities to:
Gain experience in a different business unitfrom the store to the salon or the Pets Hotel
Develop your leadership skills as an Assistant Manager or Store Manager
Tackle the challenge of a new store opening
Transfer to any one of our 1600 stores nationwide

THE WARM AND FUZZIES:
Weve highlighted job responsibilities as best as we could abovebut the best parts of working at Pet Smart cant be fully described in the job description.
Its the excitement you feel when you help a little one pick out his very first fish. And not just any goldfish, but that one, right there, no not that one, this one, yea!
Its the relief Rosie feels when you help her mom select the best food for her upset tummy and her delight when it turns out to be chicken flavored!!
Its the pride of the giving Mickey a makeover in our salons watching him strut his stuff on the way out. Paws off, ladies, hes taken!
Its the joy of reuniting Frankie with her family after a fun stay in our Pets Hotel.
Its the celebration of Bellas birthday, Gizmos graduation from puppy classes or Aces adoption.
Its the little things we do that add up to really big things that pets need.
Working at Pet Smart is not a job, its a communit y of those who work together for the love of pets.
Apply now to experience a career that loves you back.
We look forward to seeing your application to join our Department Management team!

The British Columbia pay range for this position is from $17.40 to $29.50 per hour. This position is paid on an hourly basis. Exact rate of pay will be based on position and experience level. In no instance will Pet Smart pay less than the minimum wage for the location in which you have applied. This position is also eligible for benefits as described at https://benefits.petsmart.com/ca/
This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associates/leaders assigned to this job perform. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. You will be provided a copy of a job description for the actual position you are hired in to.
Pet Smart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. We offer reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our application process, upon request and as required by law.