At Parkland, our purpose is to Power Journeys & Energize Communities. We are a prominent independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. As One Parkland team, we proudly serve diverse retail, commercial and wholesale customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region, and South America. We power a growing family of locally known brands including Ultramar, Bluewave Energy, Pipeline, Chevron, Columbia Fuels, Island Petroleum, and Sparlings Propane.

We recognize that diversity gives us an edge and inclusion propels us forward. We’re also a passionate team of down-to-earth achievers, committed to getting our customers, colleagues and communities further, faster. As such, we welcome talented individuals that have a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and industry experience who will contribute to the success of our One Parkland team.

Position Title: Senior Branch Manager

Team and Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia - Ultramar

Salary from: $80,000 /year

Position Summary:

The Senior Branch Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the business unit, which includes meeting key corporate goals and objectives. Supervises day-to-day operations and generates sales revenue by managing current customer relationships and calling on prospective customers.

Champion Parkland’s BOLD Leadership behaviours – Build, Own, Lead, and Deliver, the successful candidate will drive exceptional leadership behaviors to support and action this culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides coaching and development of the team, ensures succession planning is in place.
• Supervises day-to-day operations of the branch to ensure all tasks are performed efficiently and according to company's standards.
• Manages employees, builds a team environment by creating professional development opportunities that allows our employees to excel.
• Manages product inventory for the branch ensuring supply is replenished when needed.
• Oversees the month end process, ensuring all inventory is accounted for; including maintenance of branch property and equipment is functioning properly.
• Coordinates service needs with vendors including companies specializing in delivery, janitorial services, rentals, and maintenance
• Proactively identify business improvement opportunities for the branch.
• Reviews financial statements and budgets to identify opportunities of improved performance, productivity and costs.
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental policies are adhered to and all employees, abide by hours of work and safe work practices.
• Ensure a positive work environment for employees that is consistent with Parkland’s values, policies and best practices.
• Liaises with various parties on a regular basis including the Regional Manager, other branches, and internal departments
• Addresses all customer issues by developing a solution that meets the customer’s needs by providing exceptional customer service.
• Provides product knowledge and solutions to customers and employees when needed
  
  

Qualifications and Skills:

• University degree or diploma or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years progressive experience with a focus in operations management.
• Industry knowledge relating to energy distribution desired.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• High financial acumen.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven leadership ability while maintaining a pleasant and friendly manner is necessary.
• Strong MS Office experience (Word, Excel and PP.) and reporting capabilities.
  
  

We Offer:

• Participation in Parkland Pledge, an employee-driven charitable giving program.
• Our Performance-based Annual Incentive Plan, an annual bonus awarding your performance.
• A share in our success through the Employee Share Purchase Plan and 100% company matching.
• Flexible medical and dental packages, a Health Care Spending Account, along with a supportive Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• In-house learning and development opportunities, leadership training, international opportunities.
• An employee referral program – earn up to $2000 for your referral.
• A focus on healthy living through wellness initiatives and an annual fitness reimbursement program.
• Discount Programs and Educational Scholarship Programs for family members.
  
  

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted. Please note:

• Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Parkland regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
• Parkland Corporation is committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We strive to provide accessibility in employment to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. Parkland Corporation will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability, please notify us upon scheduling your interview.
• Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol and/or Fitness for Duty testing.
  
  

Commercial Brand: Ultramar