General Manager

General Manager
Job Number # 
25049
Employer 
Tofino Consumers Co-operative Association
Job Location(s) 
Tofino
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
Jan 18, 2022
Apply By 
Feb 03, 2022
NOC Code 
0621
Source 
Employer
Details 

Tofino Co-op is hiring a General Manager at our Tofino location in Tofino, British Columbia. Tofino is a small coastal village on the Western edge of Vancouver Island and boasts awe-inspiring natural and cultural environments.

More information on Tofino can be found here: https://tourismtofino.com/

Who we are:
Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at https://www.tofinoco-op.crs/sites/tofino

What you’ll do:
Using effective leadership, communication skills and managerial strategies, the General Manager will lead a dynamic team with diverse job descriptions in different locations that include Hardware, Food Store, Gas Bar, and a Clothing Store.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the General Manager leads the development of Tofino Co-op’s direction, goals and tactical operational plans with guidance and approval supplied by the Board. The primary responsibilities of this role are encompassed in, and not limited to, the following:

  • Be responsible for the overall strength and financial health of the co-operative by developing and implementing the budgets and managing operations to meet and exceed budgetary guidelines.
  • Implement and utilize operational best practices for the co-operative, continuously improving execution of best practices.
  • Develop, maintain, and encourage positive and effective relationships with team members and leaders, FCL business partners, peer General Managers, stakeholders, members, external customers, and the community.
  • Develop and communicate the operational plans to team members and leaders, with awareness of the impact to the staff and the co-operative.
  • Lead, engage and manage Tofino Co-op’s talent through effective leadership and optimal people practices.

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.

Qualifications 

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Retail Store Operations and:

  • A degree of Business Administration/Commerce would be considered an asset. A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience with 5+years focusing on leading projects or people within the retail industry or CRS.
  • Strong skills including experience in managing an operation/department, large budgets, projects, people, and processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and align to meet organizational goals, financial acumen, cultivate innovation, while driving vision and purpose and applying a strategic mindset are essential for this role.
  • You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do.
  • You believe in 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 company housing and 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. We encourage women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.

Please note that this position of trust will require a criminal record/background check and clean driver’s abstract.

How to Apply 

Apply online by February 4, 2022 or contact us at Tara.Baker@fcl.crs for more information.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.