General Manager | Canadian Tire Leaside

Canadian Tire on Demand; Toronto; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Toronto is seeking a General Manager for a new store build. This role involves project management, team coordination, and operational oversight for the new location. The ideal candidate will have extensive senior management experience, strong communication skills, and a proven track record in retail operations. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-profile project and contribute to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Excellent career opportunity

Profit sharing

Employee discount

Diverse and inclusive environment

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in large project management and retail operations.
• Proven track record in team management.
• Ability to create a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage project for new store build.
• Coordinate team hiring and training.
• Oversee operational processes and budgets.
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

Senior Management experience

Project management experience

Team building

Excellent communication skills

Education

Post Secondary Education

Job description

Overview

General Manager – Canadian Tire Leaside

A replacement Store for Canadian Tire Leaside in Toronto is currently under construction with an Occupancy date in 2026. The current store will remain open until the new store is open, requiring our current staff to stay on site of the old store. The new build is directly behind the old store (under 1 minute walk).

The location and the forecast of this build make this project extremely important and provide any internal / external candidate with an opportunity to showcase their skills to Dealer Selection and Training, if this is the long-term goal in mind. External candidates must have extensive retail and capital project management experience.

We are currently recruiting a General Manager who will also act as a project manager for the new build. Only top tier candidates with meaningful and relevant experience will be considered due to the importance of this new build. It is considered one of the most important builds and stores in the Country.

Responsibilities

• New build project management
• Hiring and coordination of store team for fixturing and merchandising
• Training and coordination of all operational processes
• Training all new store staff
• Developing systems and procedures and installing them in the store
• Coordination of all Health and Safety procedures and installation of these procedures in the store
• Adherence to strict timelines
• Managing wage and ops budget
• Other duties as required

Requirements / Skills

• Extensive Senior Management experience in-store and project management experience
• Extensive experience in building teams, managing people, managing large projects and someone who has a successful track record.
• The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and the ability to build a team and create a positive work environment.
• An instinct for retail, a mind for operational detail and execution are essential.
• Post Secondary Education

Benefits

• Excellent career opportunity
• Profit sharing (conditions apply)
• Employee discount
• Diverse, inclusive and safe working environment
• Ongoing training and learning
• Group Benefits (conditions apply)
• Working on a high-profile project

Our store is dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace by providing a work environment free from barriers where no one is denied opportunities for reasons unrelated to their abilities. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.