STORE MANAGER

Internal Job Posting

Position: Store Manager

Location: Fort St. John, British Columbia

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: Competitive and based on qualifications and experience

Posting Period: September 18 to October 2 2026 

About the Opportunity

548 Trading Co. is looking for a hands-on, community-minded Store Manager to lead a unique Indigenous retail business in Fort St. John. The store celebrates and shares Doig River First Nation and Treaty 8 culture, artists, makers, and products, while also showcasing Indigenous cultures more broadly. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys people, retail, creativity, and small business operations to take ownership of the day-to-day store and help shape its continued growth.

What You Will Do

• Lead the day-to-day operation of 548 Trading Co. and create a welcoming, organized, and engaging retail experience.
• Ensure Doig River First Nation and Treaty 8 culture, artists, makers, and products are prioritized and respectfully represented throughout the store.
• Build strong relationships with Indigenous artists and makers, including sourcing products, coordinating product intake, pricing, sales, and payments.
• Manage inventory, merchandising, product displays, purchasing, and special customer and corporate gift orders.
• Lead and support a small retail team, including scheduling, training, coaching, and day-to-day direction.
• Manage daily financial administration and prepare month-end documentation and reporting, with training and support provided.
• Bring the store to life through social media, promotions, workshops, artist demonstrations, community events, markets, and trade shows.
• Build relationships with customers, community members, businesses, and partners and identify new opportunities to grow the store.
• Coordinate boardroom, kitchen, and office rentals and support the day-to-day care and operation of the facility.

What You Bring

• Experience in retail, customer service, small business, hospitality, or a related environment.
• A friendly, confident approach to customer service and a natural ability to build relationships with artists, community members, customers, and partners.
• Strong organization, initiative, and follow-through, with the ability to take ownership of a busy day-to-day operation.
• Leadership experience or the ability to confidently guide, support, and schedule a small team.
• Comfort with cash handling, inventory, invoices, basic financial administration, and learning month-end processes.
• Comfort using social media and technology; experience with Square or another point-of-sale system is an asset.
• Knowledge of Doig River First Nation and Treaty 8 culture and history is an asset, along with a genuine interest and commitment to continued learning.
• A respectful, relationship-focused approach to working with Indigenous artists, makers, Knowledge Holders, community members, and customers.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for developing new products, displays, workshops, events, promotions, and community connections.
• A valid driver’s licence and ability to travel occasionally for markets, trade shows, purchasing, deliveries, and other store activities.

Why Join 548 Trading Co.?

• Be part of a unique Indigenous retail business that celebrates and shares Doig River First Nation and Treaty 8 culture, artists, makers, and stories. 
• Build meaningful relationships with Indigenous artists, community members, customers, businesses, and partners. 
• Bring your ideas to life through products, displays, workshops, events, social media, trade shows, and community activities. 
• Take ownership of a growing retail store and have the opportunity to shape its customer experience, product selection, and future growth. 
• Help create opportunities for Indigenous artists and makers while supporting community economic development and cultural pride. 

How to Apply

Submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position to:

Email: dcoe@naachesneh.com

Closing Date: October 2, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Preference may be given to qualified Indigenous applicants where permitted by applicable law and organizational hiring practices.