business general manager

Family Innovation Corp.; City of Leduc; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-family office in Alberta is seeking a General Manager to oversee operations and profitability for a portfolio company. The candidate will drive strategic planning, manage teams, and ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates have extensive leadership experience, preferably in greenhouse operations or agriculture. Salary ranges from $125,000–$150,000 with bonus incentives. This is a full-time, permanent position requiring high commitment and immediate availability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in a senior management role.
• Experience in greenhouse operations, agriculture, or agri-business preferred.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business strategies to achieve goals.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and optimize processes.
• Lead and manage the team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Monitor financial performance and ensure profitability.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders effectively.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and champion sustainability.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Strategic planning

Operations management

Financial analysis

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or management

MBA

Job description

General Manager

Family Innovation Corp. (FIC) is a multi‑family office providing multiple services, including estate planning, risk management, financial counsel, trusteeship, investment advice, and other services. We recognize excellent relationship management, accurate, actionable, and sound advice, and the desire to deliver the best quality work, improving the group’s overall performance and increasing its value‑added capacities.

Role Overview

We are looking for a General Manager for one of our portfolio companies, a leading company in plant propagation, based in Edmonton (Leduc), AB. The General Manager (GM) is responsible for overseeing the overall operations, performance, and profitability of the organization. This leadership role involves strategic planning, operational excellence, team management, and ensuring customer satisfaction while driving sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement business strategies aligned with organizational goals; analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities; set performance targets and oversee the development of annual budgets and business plans.
• Operations Management: Ensure efficient day‑to‑day operations across departments (e.g., Sales, Marketing, HR, Finance, Production); optimize processes to increase productivity, quality, and cost‑efficiency; oversee supply chain, inventory, procurement, and logistics (as applicable).
• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and manage department heads and staff; build a high‑performance team culture, focusing on training, development, and retention; conduct performance evaluations and support professional growth of team members.
• Financial Oversight: Monitor financial performance and ensure profitability targets are met; review financial reports, budgets, and forecasts with the finance team; identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, suppliers, and regulatory bodies; ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and handle escalated issues; represent the company at external events, meetings, and industry forums.
• Compliance & Sustainability: Ensure compliance with all provincial, federal, and agricultural regulations (e.g., WorkSafeAB); champion sustainable and environmentally responsible practices in line with company values.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience, including 3+ years in a senior management role with greenhouse operations, agriculture, or agri‑business (preferred).
• Proven experience managing large‑scale operations with seasonal fluctuations and labour needs.
• Nice to have: Manufacturing industry‑specific experience is a strong advantage.
• Experience working in the farming industry.

Salary

$125,000–$150,000 base salary; 15–20% bonus.

Position Type & Details

Permanent, full‑time, in person.

Time Commitment: High‑commitment position with extensive overtime as needed.

Work Location: Leduc County, AB.

Start Date: Immediately.

Candidates must be currently authorized to work in Canada.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.