Hornby Island Co-op invites applications for the position of General Manager (GM) to lead its team.

Who we are:

Hornby Island is a world of sandy beaches, lush forests, and breathtaking scenery. Many came for a visit and stayed for life! With close to 1,500 year-round residents, Hornby is home to artists, retired professionals, small business owners, remote workers, and young families, who have created a vibrant community with a shared vision and love of rural island life. It is also a favored holiday destination, easily quadrupling in population during the summer months.

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://hornbyislandcoop.ca.

As the heart and economic hub of the community, the Hornby Island Co-op has supported its member owners since 1955. The Co-op is a one-stop shop for the island, with annual sales in excess of $8 million. It operates a full line Grocery Store, Hardware Department, Liquor Outlet, Post Office and a Gas Bar/Convenience Store, and is one of the largest employers on the island, with close to 40 staff year-round (increasing to around 55 during the summer).

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the General Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the Co-op’s operations, in accordance with its bylaws and established financial and operational plans and policies. The GM has overall strategic, fiscal, and operational responsibility for the Co-op, including the leadership and development of the management team. Using effective interpersonal competencies and managerial strategies, the GM will work with the Board of Directors to oversee the management of the co-operative and further 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:

• Strategy – Collaborating with the Board to develop a strategy aligned with the Co-op’s vision, mission, and values. Translating the strategy into the tactical direction, goals/objectives, and initiatives for the Co-op.
• Financial Stewardship – Leading the development of the Co-op’s annual operating and capital budgets and ensuring efficient operation and adherence to the budget.
• Operations – Overseeing the overall operation of the Co-op and ensuring the efficient utilization of resourcing and assets to achieve operational plans and business outcomes.
• 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.
• 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 communities together.

Who you are:

You are a recognized leader in Retail Store Operations and:

• Ideally you have a degree or diploma in Business/Commerce with 10+ years of relevant experience, or a combination of relevant experience and education.
• Strong skills in overseeing detailed department operating budgets, timelines, people, and processes.
• A reputation for being honest and trustworthy, results-oriented, 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 and support financially 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.

Please apply online or contact us at FCLHR@FCL.CRS for more information.

This role will be posted until successfully filled.

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