2025 Star Women in Grocery Award Winner Lyne Nadeau (Q&A)

Lyne Nadeau

Store Manager
Super C, Sept-Îles
Metro

How did you get your start in the grocery business? 

I got involved in the food industry at a very young age by helping my parents in the convenience store they bought in the 1970s. I officially started my career in the industry in my early 20s, working as a night grocery clerk.

What is your best quality?
My commitment. Whether it’s to my team, my customers or the success of the store, I always give my full energy and dedication. That strong sense of responsibility drives me to go the extra mile and support those around me every day.

Best career advice you've received? 

Someone once told me: “No matter what job you do, do it with care, respect those around you, be discreet, don’t judge, and that will be the signature of the person you are,” and it still resonates within me.

What is a career challenge you've faced? 

When I moved to Sept-Îles in January 2022 to manage a struggling store, I faced serious recruitment challenges in the North Shore of Quebec. Despite these difficulties, I managed to build a strong team with a deep sense of belonging and a strong customer focus.

What are you passionate about outside of work? 

Outside of work, I dedicate a lot of my time to volunteer work. I’m actively involved with local food aid counters, women’s shelters, and I also act as a peer helper for people dealing with mental health challenges. I believe deeply in sowing the seeds of a better society and in helping bring out the best in each individual.

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