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Rural Leaf Ltd. – Full‑time, permanent – Rural Leaf Headquarters, Smithers, BC

Annual Salary: $80,000 – $100,000. Start date: As soon as possible.

Position Summary: The General Manager (GM) is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the operations of eight retail cannabis stores through direct management of Store Managers, ensuring compliance, profitability, and customer satisfaction across all locations while driving company‑wide projects, business development, and onboarding of new stores.

• Leadership & Multi‑Store Management
  • Provide direct supervision, regular communication, coaching, and performance management for eight Store Managers.
  • Establish consistent operational standards across all stores and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and service standards.
  • Lead regular management meetings to review performance, share best practices, and align store managers on company goals.
  • Develop leadership capabilities within the management team, ensuring strong succession planning.
  • Coach, train and mentor Store Managers, including performance management and progressive discipline when needed.
• Strategic & Operational Oversight
  • Oversee store‑level financial performance, including sales targets, expense management, and profitability.
  • Analyze business performance data and prepare quarterly/annual reports and recommendations for ownership/executive leadership.
  • Implement strategies to drive customer experience, brand consistency, and operational efficiency across all locations.
  • Support the development and execution of annual budgets and operating plans.
  • Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, payroll administration, and compliance with tax/regulatory requirements.
  • Support creation and implementation of financial policies, budgets, forecasts, and major expenditures.
  • Work with the executive team to identify major expenditure priorities related to maintenance of existing assets.
• Projects & Expansion (Executive Level Functions)
  • Lead special projects related to business growth, operational improvement, and compliance.
  • Work with banks and lenders to secure and expand borrowing opportunities for growth.
  • Participate in and support the selection and financial analysis of potential new store acquisitions and buildings.
  • Oversee onboarding and integration of new stores, including staffing, systems setup, policy/procedure implementation and training, and compliance readiness.
  • Act as a liaison with regulators, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and compliance.
  • Develop and support the implementation of the company annual strategic plan.
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure all stores comply with provincial and federal cannabis regulations, including licensing, inventory management, and reporting requirements.
  • Monitor and audit store‑level compliance practices; work with store managers to implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Stay up to date on changing cannabis legislation and proactively adjust company policies and practices.
  • Oversee financial risk management activities in partnership with the Finance Manager, ensuring strong internal controls and accountability.
• People & Culture
  • Support a strong organizational culture aligned with company values and guiding principles.
  • Support HR related activities such as recruitment, compensation, training, employee engagement, and performance management.
  • Oversee escalated employee relations issues, including investigations, disputes, or terminations.
  • Ensure health & safety standards are consistently met across all locations.

• Location: Smithers, BC
• Work location: On site
• Employment Type: Full time
• Salary: $80,000 to $100,000 annually
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Vacancy: 1