Who We are:
Chu Cho Industries LP. (CCI) is a resource and heavy construction company that works primarily within the forestry, mining, and transportation industries within the Mackenzie FSA. We Have a modern 10,000 sq. ft. shop and office complex on a 10-acre lot In Mackenzie BC. Our administration, accounting, and management for CCI is based in Prince George BC, with opportunities to work in Mackenzie.
Chu Cho is owned by Tsay Keh Economic Development Corporation and we are excited to bring economic and capacity building opportunities to Tsay Keh Dene Members.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the President, the General Manager is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day operations of Chu Cho Industries LP (the Company) and will oversee and direct the activities of all departments. This position will provide overall leadership to Chu Cho Industries and oversee all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired result and are consistent with the overall mission and vision of the Company. This position will be responsible for identifying, bidding on, overseeing and coordinating new and ongoing projects with the assistance of the management team and employees as necessary. The mission of Chu Cho Industries is to carry on successful, profitable operations to support the goals of the Tsay Keh Dene Nation to enrich the lives of the Membership.
Job Duties
•Identify and develop new business opportunities for the Company.
•Make high-level decisions regarding the Company’s strategy, direction and goals in consultation with the President and Board of the Economic Development company.
•Report to the President regularly regarding Company new and ongoing business and activities.
•Develop and grow the Company’s culture in line with the mission and vision of the Company and Tsay Keh Dene Nation.
•Oversee the Company’s fiscal activity, including but not limited to budgeting, reporting, auditing, and reviewing financial statements.
•Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives and procedures, conferring with the executive members, management team and staff as necessary.
•Determine staffing requirements and oversee the interview, hiring and training of new employees with the assistance of the corporate human resources department.
•Monitor third party business and suppliers to ensure that they are efficiently and effectively providing the needed services and supplies while staying within budgetary limits.
•Ensure all business and activities of the Company are legally and regulatorily complaint.
•Grow the Company’s brand, image and reputation in the local business community.
•Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
•Always maintain professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity to portray the Company in a positive manner.
Requirements
•Minimum Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field, e.g. accounting, finance, business administration or economics.
•Experience working with and for Indigenous groups is considered an asset.
•10+ years' high-level leadership experience, preferably in an industrial sector.
•Ability to set and effectively achieve goals and KPI’s, both individually and for the Company
•Excellent communicator including oral, written & listening skills.
•Judgment and decision-making skills with ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and choose the appropriate path.
•Ability to identify measures of performance and actions needed to improve or correct performance.
•Ability to effectively and efficiently use Microsoft Office Suite, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other software as required
•Well-spoken and able to speak clearly and confidently in all business settings.
•Ability to delegate, set expectations and monitor progress of all direct reports.
•Motivate, inspire, provide and accept feedback to and from employees.
•Ability to prioritize effectively with numerous projects on the go.
Work Conditions
•Travel to various worksites and projects will be required, including but not limited to driving on forestry service roads and air travel by helicopter and plane.
•Monday to Friday, with the expectation of working longer hours and weekends as required per the needs of the business.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $160,000.00-$180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
•Employee assistance program
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
•Prince George, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
•Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
•Management & Leadership: 10 years (preferred)
•Industry Sector (forestry, mining, construction): 10 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person