Legacy Co-op Association Ltd is Looking for General Manager Full Time

Legacy Co-op invites applications for the position of General Manager (GM) to lead its diverse and innovative team in Yorkton, SK.

Who we are:

Yorkton, SK is a thriving hub for business and agriculture located in east central Saskatchewan. Serving the third largest trading area in the province, Yorkton is home to all the amenities a person can ask for. The city is equipped with recreation facilities including an indoor water centre, soccer facility, hockey, and walking tracks. If you love the outdoors, the surrounding area is home to campgrounds, lakes and trails that offer the ability to get out of city for adventure year-round.

Legacy Co-op has served its community and member owners since 1940 and rates 53rd in the top 100 Saskatchewan companies. The Co-op operates a full line of Grocery Stores, Building Centres, Ag Centres, Liquor Outlets and Gas Bar/Convenience Stores. Through this diverse and growing business complement and boasting 138 million dollars in annual sales, Legacy Co-op is one of Yorkton and areas largest employers with over 230 team members.

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.legacyco-op.crs.

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 Business Operations and:

• Have strong skills in overseeing detailed department operating budgets, timelines, people, and processes.
• Have a reputation for being honest and trustworthy, results-oriented, and striving to be the best in what you do.
• Committed to building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most and recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.
• Ideally, have a degree or diploma in Business/Commerce with 10+ years of relevant experience, or a combination of relevant experience and education.

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 our Team Members financially 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 [email protected] 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.