General Manager

Kootenay Employment Services Society; Invermere; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading operations management company located in British Columbia is seeking a General Manager to oversee daily operations across various field departments. The role requires significant management experience and a strong ability to lead teams while ensuring service quality and profitability. Additional responsibilities include budgeting, performance tracking, and scheduling. This position offers a competitive salary with performance bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and clear paths to leadership roles.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Company vehicle or allowance

Cell phone and uniform provided

Year-round employment

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of management experience in landscaping, construction, or trades.
• Strong leadership and operational oversight capabilities.
• Experience in budgeting and performance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of all field departments.
• Supervise department leads and field staff.
• Build weekly crew schedules and optimize resource allocation.

Skills

Management experience in landscaping

People management

Scheduling/operations coordination

Problem-solving

Budgeting experience

Clear communication

Tools

Google Sheets

CRM tools

Field operations software

Job description

Overview

Salary $70,000-$75,000 annually + performance bonus + benefits

Terms Permanent F/T

Start Date

Position Overview

As General Manager, you’ll lead the day-to-day operations, oversee multiple department leads (lawn maintenance, snow removal, turf care, cleanups), and serve as the strategic bridge between ownership and field staff. You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality results, managing profitability, and helping to expand the business and team. This role is ideal for someone with operational leadership experience in trades, landscaping, or property services — someone ready to take full ownership of team performance, systems, scheduling, and client satisfaction.

Core Responsibilities

• Leadership & Operations: Manage the daily operations of all field departments (lawn care, cleanups, snow removal, turf treatments)
• Supervise department leads, field supervisors, and technicians
• Build weekly crew schedules and optimize routes and resource allocation
• Monitor and enforce safety protocols and equipment usage standards

What We’re Looking For (Qualifications)

• 3–5+ years of management experience in landscaping, construction, trades, or operations-focused service business
• Strong people management and scheduling/operations coordination skills
• Budgeting and performance tracking experience
• Clear communicator with the ability to lead multiple crews effectively
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making ability under pressure
• Proficiency with basic software tools (Google Sheets, CRM tools, or field ops software)
• Valid driver’s license
• Bonus if you have experience in snow removal, turf treatments, or landscape construction
• Bonus if you have previous experience scaling a team or company division

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits + Health Spending Account
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Cell phone & uniform provided
• Year-round employment and job security
• Clear path to senior leadership roles as we expand

Other

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