General Manager Employment Permanent Date display: 08/01/2025 #Ref.:7012

Salary :

Activity area : Business services, Philantropy

Post category : Executive search, Human resources

Province : Quebec

Region : Montreal and surroundings

Recruiter : Marie-Eve Cossette

Contact us : mecossette@st-amour.com

Job description :

Our client, a major student cooperative with over 17,500 members, is seeking a General Manager. The cooperative, present in several higher education institutions, is dedicated to socio-economic engagement and the promotion of cooperative principles.

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Board of Directors, the General Manager will be responsible for:

Operations Management: Overseeing and controlling the cooperative’s affairs, managing its assets and property, and ensuring the proper management of funds and accounting records. Compliance and Security: Ensuring adherence to policies and budgets, protecting against risks (fire, theft, etc.), and overseeing all business activities. Human Resources Management: Supervising and evaluating staff in accordance with labor standards, and preparing annual budget forecasts. Communication and Representation: Representing the cooperative to various stakeholders, maintaining relationships with the school cooperative network, and participating in Board meetings and other committees. Reporting and Documentation: Preparing the annual report, suggesting organizational improvements, and preparing documents required by the Board of Directors.

Skills and qualifications :

5 years of management experience, preferably in a cooperative or non-profit organization. Ability to lead a team and make ethical decisions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in project and multi-task management. Strong understanding of financial and human resources practices. Ability to maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. Proficiency with management and accounting tools. Apply