Branch Manager - Jobs in Truro, NS

Job Description

Job SummaryThe Branch Administrator, under the direction of the General Manager, will primarily be responsible to oversee staff to ensure work is being performed according to established standards. This position will ensure that all employees comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards. This role will also provide leadership for employee relations.Competencies

• Coaching - Engages in regular, structured discussions with employees in order to encourage and improve individual employee performance, and attain organizational objectives.
• Conflict Management - Foresees potential conflict and takes preventative steps. Handles conflict when it arises; assisting with resolution or determining solutions.
• Health and Safety Leadership - Ensures that employees are following health and safety policies, procedures and regulations. Models appropriate behaviours.
• Innovative - Able to think outside of the box in order to develop creative and new solutions or products that meet current and future needs.
• Leadership - Works well with a wide range of individuals to provide support, coaching, encouragement, and direction.
• Managing Performance - Identifies employees strengths and weaknesses and provides long-term direction and support regarding areas of growth.
• Resource and Fiscal Management - Uses resources such as human capital, supplies, products, materials, and other useable items effectively and with foresight to available and limited funds.
• Results Orientation - Able to focus on desired outcomes, and the means by which they are achieved by meeting and or exceeding standards based on past performance, goals, and objectives, as well as the performance and/or achievements of others.
• Time Management - Balances a myriad of tasks; prioritizes duties as needed.
• Strong customer service skills

Job Duties

• Oversee staff to ensure work is being performed according to established standards
• Ensure that all employees comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards
• Provide leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training, and development
• Ensure the effectiveness of employees through strategic hiring, assignment of duties, discipline, and dismissal
• Oversee project management to ensure effective milestone planning and timely completion of deliverables
• Ensure that all staff under your direction are equipped with and are using the proper personal protective equipment
• Participate in departmental planning activities
• Ensure employees have clear goals and are aware of expectations
• Coordinate activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and delegating work accordingly
• Analyse departmental operations and identify areas requiring improvement
• Plan the departments workload and flow
• Ensure that employees adhere to all health and safety regulations
• Ensure that safe work practices are being followed
• Evaluate employee performance and provide feedback, coaching, and formal evaluations

Job Requirements

• Five years of experience in a management role
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret goals, objectives, and policies
• Strong formal and informal leadership skills
• Ability to identify issues and implement creative and strategic solutions to overcome problems
• Ability to remain calm and poised in urgent situations
• Ability to supervise and motivate a team to achieve and exceed their goals
• Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on mentoring and motivation of employees
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Strong Customer Service Skills

Work Conditions

• Full time position with flexibility
• Travel between branches
• Interaction with employees, management, and the public at large
• Operation of desktop computer and peripherals

Wilsons Heating has a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Pension Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Benefits
• Corporate Fitness Membership Program
• Scholarship Program for Employees’ Children

Please apply by replying to this job posting.Wilsons Company HistoryIn 1909, Wilsons started a coal company to supply fuel to the buildings they built as well as others. As the business focus changed from construction to fuel, the present name of Wilson Fuel Co Ltd was adopted. Wilsons was the only Nova Scotia coal company to make the transition from coal to oil while remaining independent of multinational oil companies.After dropping coal and adding propane and heating equipment, Wilsons is now established as a leading independent fuel oil and propane supplier in Nova Scotia. It has offices in Truro, Halifax and Bridgewater.Acknowledgement And AgreementWilson Fuel Co. Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and strives to ensure that its hiring process meets the needs of all persons with disabilities. As such, Wilson Fuel Co. Ltd. will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicant, as requested during the hiring process.SkillsPreferred

• Communication skills
• Management

MotivationsPreferred

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

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