General Manager - Assiniboia, Canada - Southland Co-operative Ltd.

Southland Co-operative Ltd.

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Assiniboia, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Who we are:

Southland Co-op is a $72 million cooperative with food stores, agro and home centres, gas bars, and petroleum goods and services through its branches in Assiniboia, Coronach, Gravelbourg, Mossbank, and Lafleche.

Our administrative offices are in Assiniboia, a community proud of the full services it offers including a new $17 million community rink, a hospital, a golf course, a newly renovated swimming pool, a museum, and the Shurniak art gallery.

What you'll do:

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the GM has overall strategic, fiscal, and operational responsibility for the Co-op, including the leadership and development of the leadership team.

Using effective interpersonal competencies and managerial strategies, the GM will work with the Board of Directors to oversee the management of the Co-op and develop the strategy, goals, and objectives in alignment with the strategic plan.

The primary responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to the following:

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Strategy

Collaborating with the Board to develop a strategy aligned with the Coop's vision, mission, and values. Translating the strategy into the tactical direction, goals/objectives, and initiatives for the Coop.

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Financial Stewardship

Leading the development of the Coop's annual operating and capital budgets and ensuring efficient operation and adherence to the budget.

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Operations

Overseeing the overall operation of the Coop and ensuring the efficient utilization of resourcing and assets to achieve operational plans and business outcomes.

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Leadership

Providing leadership and maintaining a positive work environment that promotes the engagement and development of all team members to support the achievement of desired results and a positive customer experience.

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Relationships

Building and enhancing relationships with members, customers, team members, and stakeholders.

Why it matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Who you are:

You are a recognized leader in Retail Store Operations and have:

A degree in Business/Commerce with 10+ years of relevant experience with 5+ years focusing on leading projects/people within the retail industry or CRS including experience in managing an operation/department, large budgets, projects, people, and processes

Note:
A combination of equivalent education/experience may be considered.

Strong skills in overseeing detailed department operating budgets, timelines, people, and processes.
A reputation for being honest and trustworthy, resultsoriented, and striving to be the best in what you do.
A commitment to building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.

Our team members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. The General Manager role is eligible for relocation assistance.

We encourage our team members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop, and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we're working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.

We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.