General Manager

Lead a business that does a little bit of everything and means a great deal to its community.

JMC is pleased to partner with De La Tour Co-operative to recruit a General Manager to lead operations in Lower West Pubnico, NS.

De La Tour Co-operative is much more than a place to shop. It is a trusted, community-focused organization serving local members and customers through a unique mix of grocery, hardware, lumber, feed, fuel, fisheries, lobster and bait operations.

With so many moving pieces, no two days look quite the same. One moment you may be reviewing financial results with the Board, and the next you may be solving an operational issue, checking in with employees or helping ensure customers have what they need. The Co-operative is looking for a capable, approachable and hands-on leader who enjoys variety and wants to make a meaningful impact.

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the General Manager will provide leadership across all areas of the Co-operative.

You will oversee daily operations, employees, finances, inventory, facilities, vehicles and equipment while ensuring each division runs safely, efficiently and with the high level of service the community has come to expect.

This is not a sit-behind-a-desk kind of role. It is an opportunity to become a visible and trusted leader within the organization and the community. You will work closely with the Board, support employees across several areas of the business and help position the Co-operative for continued success.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the daily operations of the Co-operative’s grocery, hardware, lumber, feed, fuel, fisheries, lobster and bait divisions
• Provide clear direction, support and leadership to employees across the organization
• Monitor budgets, revenues, operating costs, accounts receivable and overall financial performance
• Review and authorize invoices and payments in accordance with established financial controls
• Oversee inventory, purchasing, merchandise pricing and supplier relationships
• Ensure facilities, vehicles, machinery and equipment are properly maintained and operated safely
• Respond to staffing, customer service, maintenance and operational issues as they arise
• Build strong relationships with members, customers, employees, suppliers and community partners
• Prepare for and attend monthly Board meetings, providing clear and practical updates
• Represent De La Tour Co-operative at relevant meetings, conferences and community events
  
  

What You Bring

• Several years of progressive management or operational leadership experience
• Experience overseeing employees, budgets, inventory and day-to-day business operations
• Strong financial awareness and the ability to understand what the numbers are saying about the business
• The ability to lead multiple divisions and balance competing priorities
• Strong communication, customer service and relationship-building skills
• Comfort using standard computer programs and financial, inventory or point-of-sale systems
  
  

Who You Are

You are the kind of leader who notices what needs to be done and takes action. You can move comfortably between big-picture planning and the everyday details that keep a business running.

You are approachable enough that employees and customers feel comfortable coming to you, but confident enough to make decisions and hold people accountable. You understand that strong leadership is built on trust, consistency and follow-through.

Most importantly, you recognize that De La Tour Co-operative is more than a business. It is part of the fabric of the community, and you are excited by the opportunity to help it remain strong, responsive and successful.

Why This Role?

• Lead a well-established and valued community organization
• Enjoy a genuinely varied role where no two days are exactly alike
• Oversee a unique mix of business operations
• Work closely with an engaged Board of Directors
• Build relationships throughout the community
• Make a visible and lasting impact on the organization’s future
  
  

Questions can be directed to Drew Estabrooks at drew@teamjmc.ca .

We thank all interested applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.