COOPÉRATIVE AGRISAVEUR: Job offer – GENERAL MANAGEMENT

COOPÉRATIVE AGRISAVEUR: Job offer – GENERAL MANAGEMENT

Reporting to the cooperative’s board of directors, the General Manager will lead to the strategic mandates of the business while being actively involved in daily operations.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in business management and 3 years of management experience;
• A combination of education and experience will be considered;
• Experience in human resources management, including recruitment, training, and employee retention;
• Understanding of how a slaughterhouse or butcher shop operates, or a willingness to complete training;
• Knowledge of MAPAQ standards related to food safety and animal welfare, or willingness to complete training;
• Experience in financial management, including budgeting and securing funding;
• Proficiency with digital tools and technologies (e.g., management software, accounting, office applications, communications).

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strong ability to plan and oversee projects and activities;
• Recognized leadership skills with the ability to motivate individuals and teams, and strong interpersonal skills;
• Autonomous, professional, honest, dynamic, with a broad perspective and strategic vision;
• Good judgment, high availability, strong initiative, and excellent organizational and planning skills;
• Fluency in French (written and oral) is essential, with strong English skills considered a significant asset.

TASKS

• Manage facility operations and supervise all team members;
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations;
• Analyze and propose operational improvements to optimize profitability and productivity;
• Understand and apply the values and principles of a cooperative business model;
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local producers, customers, and agri-food sector partners.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Permanent, full-time position;
• Salary to be determined based on experience;
• Benefits as a worker-member of the Coopérative AgriSaveur du Pontiac;
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and motivation letter for the General Management position before March 14, 2025, to the attention of the human resources committee of the Cooperative. By email: coopagrisaveurpontiac@gmail.com

*Only the retained candidates will be contacted.