Career Opportunities

L'OCA is looking for someone to change the face of retail and digital marketing in the food industry.  You will lead the design and development of an advanced marketing stack covering in store and digital journeys and experiences creating a true omni channel experience for thousands of customers each day.  You will be leading the way on defining how we connect with and interact with customers and delivering big results.   This position is perfect for hands-on marketers looking for a high-impact role. You’ll be leading the planning, execution, and evaluation of your campaigns. Working directly with ownership and executive management, your focus will be on driving customers into physical and digital properties and maximizing the effectiveness of all marketing efforts, from in store display and signage to automated marketing journeys.   If you want to become a better marketer and a better leader—and have fun doing it!—this is your ticket. We’ve been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and we’ve also been awarded for having one of Canada’s Best Corporate Cultures.   Your Responsibilities:   - Manage the day to day marketing activities and marketing team - Develop and implement strategies for a retail and digital experience across multiple retail locations and high traffic digital properties - Drive traffic, both online and in person, using a variety of organic and paid channels (such as SEO, SEM, social, content creation, and database marketing - Optimize conversion rates with email, Facebook, and AdWords campaigns through split-testing, response tracking, audience testing, etc. - Work with key stakeholders to develop monthly marketing plans and budgets, monitor and evaluate performance to ensure funds are being allocated wisely, and maximize co-op ad spend for multiple brands - Measure and report on the performance of marketing campaigns, gain insight and make proactive suggestions for improvement - Present/prepare marketing strategies for to drive new customer acquisition and customer retention - Create dynamic, personalized, and responsive emails/SMS messages that deliver a world-class customer service experience - Strategize and develop a marketing stack that allows us to reach customers anytime and anywhere. - Write copy that aligns with L’OCA’s established voice and tone - Other duties as required   What You Bring: - 5+ years of experience in marketing and campaign/project management - A commitment to create best in class marketing strategy and execution - Deep understanding of Customer Data Platforms and marketing automation - Technical proficiency with various marketing platforms - Proficiency in Google Ads, Google Analytics, Facebook Ads and other digital channels - Competency in MS Office products including Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, Planner and other programs - The ability to take direction from multiple stakeholders, work independently in a large office environment, with minimal supervision, and direct varied skillsets through the department (design, content, digital advertising, etc.) - The confidence to initiate projects with limited information and tight deadlines - Strong project management skills, including the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope - Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills - Strong organizational and time management skills - A high comfort level with numbers, metrics, and working with spreadsheets - The latest trends and best practices in online marketing and measurement - Experience working in project management software - The ability to write concise, engaging (and grammatically correct) copy for ads and emails/SMS - Experience with automated email service providers is considered an asset - Retail Food industry experience is an asset  The Perks: - Extra Vacation: 3 weeks after your first year, then an additional week after 5 and 10 years with L'OCA - Health Benefits: Health care and dental (80% - 100%), plus a health spending account - Employee Investment Program: It guarantees you at least a 10% return every year - Employee Savings: An employee purchase program for all Go Auto vehicles and between 15-30% savings on car insurance - Growth Opportunities: Upward mobility through The Go Group’s many business operations - In-House Lunch Program: Food made by in-house red seal chefs, delivered to you daily We’re excited to meet you! Come show us what you can do.   This job is based in Edmonton, Alberta.  

Do you dream of being a leader who champions the principles of Quality, Scratch, Theatre, Service, and Love? Are you an expert in leading a kitchen team, and keeping things running smoothly, even when the heat is on? If so, then we need you as our Chef De Cuisine at ORO! As our Chef De Cuisine, you will be responsible for everything from ensuring profitability and expense control, to developing all team members in the department. You'll need to be an excellent communicator, and possess strong organizational skills, as you'll be overseeing all aspects of daily operations, including menus, merchandising, labour, regulatory compliance, and special projects as assigned. We're looking for someone who has proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef in a high-volume or fine dining restaurant. You should also have advanced knowledge of cooking, pricing, merchandising, and inventory management, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stressful situations with ease. But most importantly, we're looking for someone who is a TRUSTWORTHY, TEAM PLAYER, and HAPPY TO HELP. You should be passionate about delivering exceptional and meaningful experiences to customers and co-workers alike. So, if you're ready to lead our team to success while adhering to our core values, goals, programs, and initiatives, apply now! We can't wait to welcome you to the team.   L’OCA Quality Market is an emerging specialty grocer and gourmet food retailer in Canada whose purpose is to “Spread the Love” by delivering a world-class food experience. Our core values are Quality, Scratch, Theatre, Service, and Love. Each location is comprised of a full artisanal market experience, including full-service restaurant(s), where traditional artisanal craftsmanship and service on the front end meets new world technology and innovation on the back end. A revolutionary purchasing and org structure, supported by custom technology, allows us to leverage efficiency across the business unit to drive scratch perishable production, massive prepared foods selection, full carcass meat programs, and world class service in a cost-effective format. There is also a special place in our hearts for quality local and Canadian products and we aim to deliver positive change to the food chain through a focus on local sourcing and private label partnerships. We are currently laying the groundwork for a national chain focused initially on western Canada. Our first location is 48k square feet, and located in Sherwood Park, Alberta.  

Are you bananas about produce and leadership? Do you enjoy the fruits of your labor and have a zest for customer service? Then come join the L'OCA Quality Market team as our new Produce Team Leader! As our Produce Team Leader, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of dedicated produce enthusiasts and ensure that our customers have access to the freshest, highest quality produce. You will also be responsible for championing the principles of QUALITY, SCRATCH, THEATRE, SERVICE, and LOVE, and spreading that positivity to our customers and team members. Our ideal candidate is someone who can peel back the layers of the produce business, has experience in retail, and can lead a team of avocado-loving individuals to success. You must be able to handle the pressure of maintaining top financial results, have exceptional customer service skills, and be able to keep your cool in any situation. In addition to having a passion for produce and leadership, the ideal candidate will be able to lift 50 pounds, stand and walk for 6-8 hours, and be proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, emails, and other operations-related applications. Plus, you will have over 2 years of produce retail experience, including at least 1 year of team leadership experience. If you're ready to take the produce world by storm, apply today and become the apple of our eye!   We're looking for someone who can make a difference in our company, so if you think you're the one, then don't be shy! Apply now!   L’OCA Quality Market is an emerging specialty grocer and gourmet food retailer in Canada whose purpose is to “Spread the Love” by delivering a world-class food experience. Our core values are Quality, Scratch, Theatre, Service, and Love. Each location is comprised of a full artisanal market experience, including full-service restaurant(s), where traditional artisanal craftsmanship and service on the front end meets new world technology and innovation on the back end. A revolutionary purchasing and org structure, supported by custom technology, allows us to leverage efficiency across the business unit to drive scratch perishable production, massive prepared foods selection, full carcass meat programs, and world class service in a cost-effective format. There is also a special place in our hearts for quality local and Canadian products and we aim to deliver positive change to the food chain through a focus on local sourcing and private label partnerships. We are currently laying the groundwork for a national chain focused initially on western Canada. Our first location is 48k square feet, and located in Sherwood Park, Alberta.  

Calling all meat mavens and seafood champions! We're on the hunt for a Meat and Seafood Department Manager who can bring the sizzle to our meat and seafood department. If you can turn a cow into a culinary masterpiece with a single swipe of your trusty cleaver, then we want you on our team. Responsibilities: - Carving up cows, pigs, and chickens with surgical precision - Training new butchers to become meat wizards (or at least, competent apprentices) - Tasting all the meats to ensure quality control (we mean, someone has to do it, right?) - Keeping our meat case organized and looking fabulous (no one likes a messy butcher shop) - Being a team player and helping out wherever needed (no task is too big or small, except maybe cleaning the meat grinder) Requirements: - A minimum of 5 years of meat cutting experience - A love for all things meat (yes, even liver) - A sense of humor (because working in a meat department can be pretty punny) - A commitment to food safety and sanitation (no one wants a trip to the hospital for food poisoning)  What’s in it for you: - Industry leading pay - Working with the top culinary, business, and grocery talent in Canada - Huge opportunity for growth across all business units and to the executive team for expansion - A commitment to food safety and sanitation (no one wants a trip to the hospital for food poisoning)   So, if you're ready to join a team of meat-loving misfits and help us create the finest cuts of meat this side of the slaughterhouse, apply today! And don't forget to bring your cleaver." L’OCA Quality Market is an emerging specialty grocer and gourmet food retailer in Canada whose purpose is to “Spread the Love” by delivering a world-class food experience. Our core values are Quality, Scratch, Theatre, Service, and Love. Each location is comprised of a full artisanal market experience, including full-service restaurant(s), where traditional artisanal craftsmanship and service on the front end meets new world technology and innovation on the back end. A revolutionary purchasing and org structure, supported by custom technology, allows us to leverage efficiency across the business unit to drive scratch perishable production, massive prepared foods selection, full carcass meat programs, and world class service in a cost-effective format. There is also a special place in our hearts for quality local and Canadian products and we aim to deliver positive change to the food chain through a focus on local sourcing and private label partnerships. We are currently laying the groundwork for a national chain focused initially on western Canada. Our first location is 48k square feet, and located in Sherwood Park, Alberta.    

Controller is the name, accounting is the game, and the world-class MVP is…YOU!   Put those A-level accounting skills to proper use in an A-level career! SUCCEED in your career path, MAKE A DIFFERENCE in your organization, and receive the kind of COMPENSATION, BENEFITS and BONUSES you deserve!   Why settle for less when you can have so much more!   Become a Controller with L'OCA!   What you will be doing:   - Overall responsibility for the assets of the business in conjunction with the President  - Oversee staff for day-to-day accountingincluding finance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, internal financing division - Prepare monthly financial statements and provide detailed analysis for variances - Prepare yearly forecasts - Perform balance sheet reconciliations and agency statement reconciliations - Manage cash requirements - Responsible for finalizing statements  - Responsible for year-end working papers - Constantly looking for ways to improve organization profitability through information analysis, process improvement and cost management  - Budgets: plays a leadership role in the budgeting process, including the timelines, communication, execution, consolidated, summarization and reporting  What it takes: - An accounting designation is required - Previous experience as a Controller in the insurance industry is awesome, but not required - Experience with VBA, Access or Power BI is also awesome, but also not required - You can prepare monthly financial statements, detailed departmental budgets, and year-end audit statements like it’s a walk in the park - General accounting functions are the jam to your toast - Let’s see those dollar signs! You’ve got ideas and strategies that help contribute to the overall profit and success of the dealership - Things around here are great, but you’re ready to make them even better! You’re over the moon to help improve financial controls and develop policies and procedures  What’s in it for you:   - A Culture that Fits – You aren’t a typical Controller; we aren’t a typical company. Win, meet win - Industry Leading Pay Plans– You’re going to do a kick-a$$ job, and we know it! That’s why we offer industry leading pay plans - Vacation– Take a break! (No, don’t just have a Kit-Kat). Enjoy three weeks of vacation time after your first year! After five years, you receive four weeks and after ten years, you receive FIVE weeks of vacation time! - Health & Dental– Your wellbeing is SO important to us! You’ll receive comprehensive benefits such as health care, dental and a health spending account - Give back – We donate to causes like the Kids with Cancer Society and Fuels the Schools every year - Opportunities– Reach your goals AGAIN and AGAIN and AGAIN! There’s no opportunity lost here, and we’ll help you get to where you want to go At L"OCA we don’t do jobs, we build careers. Ask about one of our many career path success stories during your interview.   The first step towards the life you want starts now. Shift into gear and apply today.

Calling all meat mavens and chop champions! We're on the hunt for a Head Butcher who can bring the sizzle to our meat department. If you can turn a cow into a culinary masterpiece with a single swipe of your trusty cleaver, then we want you on our team. Responsibilities: - Carving up cows, pigs, and chickens with surgical precision - Training new butchers to become meat wizards (or at least, competent apprentices) - Tasting all the meats to ensure quality control (we mean, someone has to do it, right?) - Keeping our meat case organized and looking fabulous (no one likes a messy butcher shop) - Being a team player and helping out wherever needed (no task is too big or small, except maybe cleaning the meat grinder) Requirements: - A minimum of 5 years of meat cutting experience - A love for all things meat (yes, even liver) - A sense of humor (because working in a meat department can be pretty punny) - A commitment to food safety and sanitation (no one wants a trip to the hospital for food poisoning)  What’s in it for you: - Industry leading pay - Working with the top culinary, business, and grocery talent in Canada - Huge opportunity for growth across all business units and to the executive team for expansion - A commitment to food safety and sanitation (no one wants a trip to the hospital for food poisoning)   So, if you're ready to join a team of meat-loving misfits and help us create the finest cuts of meat this side of the slaughterhouse, apply today! And don't forget to bring your cleaver." L’OCA Quality Market is an emerging specialty grocer and gourmet food retailer in Canada whose purpose is to “Spread the Love” by delivering a world-class food experience. Our core values are Quality, Scratch, Theatre, Service, and Love. Each location is comprised of a full artisanal market experience, including full-service restaurant(s), where traditional artisanal craftsmanship and service on the front end meets new world technology and innovation on the back end. A revolutionary purchasing and org structure, supported by custom technology, allows us to leverage efficiency across the business unit to drive scratch perishable production, massive prepared foods selection, full carcass meat programs, and world class service in a cost-effective format. There is also a special place in our hearts for quality local and Canadian products and we aim to deliver positive change to the food chain through a focus on local sourcing and private label partnerships. We are currently laying the groundwork for a national chain focused initially on western Canada. Our first location is 48k square feet, and located in Sherwood Park, Alberta.