Ontario General Manager — Steel Fabrication & Construction

Summit Search Group; Burlington; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Search Group is seeking a General Manager for the Ontario Region to lead growth, modernization, and market leadership across the province. You will own the P&L, guide strategic direction, and drive operational performance from multiple facilities to deliver exceptional customer outcomes.

You will build a high‑performing leadership team, champion safety, and steer capital investments and process improvements to sustain profitability and scalability in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related discipline.
• 10–15+ years in steel, fabrication, rebar operations, or construction, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven P&L management, strategic planning, and operational transformation experience.
• Knowledge of rebar design, fabrication, and installation processes is a plus.
• Experience in unionised manufacturing/construction environments is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Own full P&L accountability for the Ontario region.
• Drive performance on safety, productivity, on-time delivery, labour efficiency, quality, profitability, and working capital management.
• Develop and execute a strategic growth plan aligned with corporate objectives.
• Establish commercial strategy for the division and set objectives for personnel.
• Lead modernization and technology initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and scalability.
• Oversee risk assessment and bid/tender reviews for major projects and pursuits.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Strategic planning

Change management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

People development

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Business degree

Job description

Summit Search Group is seeking a General Manager for the Ontario Region to lead growth, modernization, and market leadership across the province. You will own the P&L, guide strategic direction, and drive operational performance from multiple facilities to deliver exceptional customer outcomes.

You will build a high‑performing leadership team, champion safety, and steer capital investments and process improvements to sustain profitability and scalability in a dynamic market.