clerk

wellness consultant

shift manager

lead hand

meat cutter

CHOICES

Where to start ... when you first get into your interview, it'll actually be great. Management will be good to you and everything will seem straightforward though repetitive, but you should know that as repetition is key to low skill grocery. But after the first week, is when you start, well, noticing. Chores will be inconsistent and management will be unorganized and get mad at you for, really, no apparent reason; not complete micromanagement but, for example, changing the displays you made behind your back to better suit the "look" the individual manager sees and likes. Management also seems to get angry when an employee calls in sick. Even some who have called in sick once, are given a weird suspicion as though they are lying over the phone. If you're working as a grocery clerk sometimes your left to do way too much, and boss-man will sit in his office doing paperwork. This is where the understaffing issue comes in. You're gonna do a lot. But, overall, all your coworkers are gonna be really great for the most part but the management makes you wanna drop dead. So, in conclusion, hopefully you take my words of caution, random internet wandering job seeker. 
Oh, and the Christmas bonus was a $25 gift card ... make of that what you will.

I worked for choices for about 2.5 years. The amount of stress I endured here was insane. The store manager was awful. They picked on employees who weren’t trained properly (because of them??) and micromanaged every single small task. We were also worked into the ground. I was hired as a cashier and ended up doing the role of the another department for months, and I wasn’t being compensated for it at all. (There was supposed to be a $2 increase in pay) we were so understaffed I had to switch back and forth between these two positions all day, and would get reprimanded if I missed a small task like I hadn’t just been working myself like a dog. The only decent thing about this place was my coworkers because we all bonded over our dislike of the manager. Staff turnover is high here and it’s not for no reason. Management also fails to hire new people once staff give in their two weeks notice and instead just shifts all the work onto the staff, overwhelming them and making them quit too. I’m glad I got out of here. 

Worked for Choices Markets for a while. The management isn’t bad, you receive extended benefits after 6 months of employment. If you’re available 32 hours or more, you’re pretty much guaranteed morning shifts. Management isn’t bad. The exception is the management and staff who have been there 10+ years. Those staff tend to have an entitled feeling, and don’t like to take any criticism or direction from anyone who hasn’t worked there longer then they have. Constantly being reminded that sales are down, and those stresses are then expected out of you. Very understaffed, so you’re constantly working with a feeling of pressure on you. 

Overall it’s not a bad place to work, but if you accept a position in which you’re working 32 hours or more, be prepared to be treated like a manager/department head but paid like a part-time clerk.

The best part about working at choices is the people. If you don't enjoy meeting new people, this job isn't for you because the turn over is insane and you'll be meeting and working with all types of people. 

The pay is horrendous for those who do not "aspire" to manage a grocery store. middle management and management  sound average for this line of work. $18-25 but it takes a very long time to get there. 

This company expects a lot from its employees. Skipping breaks, working overtime for no pay, it's stupid. We often joke that this job is the "golden handcuffs" pay you just enough to be comfortable but not enough to save. 

This company is growing fast but will not hire adequate staff for their stores. This leaves you working with whoever they can get. This is especially frustrating if you have an academic background or have an extensive work history. Must keep in mind, their demographic employee is "high school student".

It's a good place to work, especially if you enjoy dealing with the public.  
It has been interesting to learn about different types of health products. 
The management is very responsive and cares about their staff.
For the most part if you're a people person it is a good place for you!
I'd say that overall it is a good place to work, they treat their staff well and they have a good group of people working within the location I am currently working at.
They also make sure to bring in local produce and products which is very respectful, it is a B.C. owned and operated company and if that's an important aspect of business to others I think that's a great component of this business.

I have worked at Choices Markets for over 7 years, and I have gained a lot of invaluable experience. I have learned how to supervise and manage people, handle large amounts of cash, and to be and independent thinker. I gained insight in how to implement an orientation and training program for new employees and was the first point of contact for new staff members. I have had a lot of fun there and made lifelong friends.However, customer service can be difficult, so I have learned how to be patient.

The company itself is family-owned and operated and there is very little room for career progression. I found myself capped at my current position, and I started to look elsewhere. I wanted to be challenged and I felt I had reached my potential there.

Requested a 20 - 24 our work week which turned into 4-5 hours a week. Not a friendly staff, they don't talk to you, some management treat you with intimidation, bullying was one word used towards me. Co-workers are in their own world with little to no conversation during the work hours which were on the late shift. Safety no a concern nor was there any paperwork conducted re an injury on the work floor. Very small work area where bumping into each other is a common occurrence and accidents happen.  Never felt part of a team but did enjoy working with one co worker who was very personable and friendly. Worked there for 2 months before I knew who the Store Manager was, would have been nice if that person actually introduced themselves and said Wecome to Choices!

Never ever work at Choices it's a cheap company that doesn't care about it's employees and management is awful.  Also if you ask for a raise they will tell you they can't afford it! They will overwork you to the point of exhaustion then make you feel bad when you finally say no to unpaid overtime. You're expected to work with broken equipment and supplies and then if you ask for safer equipment you'll be told it's broken because you're not using it properly even though it's already broken! Don't expect to get ANY training either! You get maybe 4 hours of training at the most then you're on your own and expected to know everything. If you're asking for a full time job at Choices you won't get it either, they will keep you at 28-32 hours or even less so they don't have to pay you any benefits. 

Had monthly trainings from at least 4 different companies each month which was amazing, learned a lot about health products plus we got lots of samples. Management wasn't the best: they had mood swings and we would get the brunt of it, manager lost temper a few times and would yell at us, many coworkers were brought to tears. There needed to be more collaboration and communication. Training on store procedures was very poor. Pay  is not a living wage considering all the studying/training we go through to give customers good advice. The store discount is 10% which is absolute nonsense.

Working at Choices Market was great to start. Its a demanding job as a supervisor and not paid your worth. The bonus about Choices it’s like a family away from home. Yes shifts are all over the place but it was fun too. The Lockart Family who previously owned it made it the company it is today. I don’t believe any one can replace that. Hard work yes. Customer service #1 I met so many sweet customers at the Whiterock Store. Every week repeat customers would come in and request me to bag there groceries. I got pushed out through upper management forcing me to transfer to Yale town or I didn’t have a job. 

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Clerk 53 salaries reported	$18.07 per hour
Wellness consultant 19 salaries reported	$20.00 per hour
Shift manager 9 salaries reported	$21.50 per hour
Lead hand 13 salaries reported	$19.25 per hour
Meat cutter 5 salaries reported	$22.75 per hour

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