business general manager
Title posted on CareerBeacon - General Manager
Posted on August 04, 2026 by Employer details Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia
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OverviewLocated in Truro, Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia (DFNS) is a producer-funded organization that administers the purchase, sale and transport of all milk produced in Nova Scotia. In doing so, it licenses producers and milk transporters and administers the production quota system. It has delegated authority to oversee many regulations created under the Dairy Act. DFNS currently has 185 members located on farms from Cape Breton to Yarmouth. Together, they produce over 220 million litres of high-quality milk each year with a farm gate value of $256 million.Reporting to the Board of Directors and managing a team of six and a few contract positions, the General Manager oversees the day-to-day management of the organization's activities, operational functions and business affairs to support the advancement of DFNS' strategic priorities.Key ResponsibilitiesWorks closely with the Board to create and implement organizational and industry strategiesOversees financial management including creating budgets, monitoring revenues and expenses, implementing controls and preparing reportsEnsures DFNS regulations made under the Dairy Industry Act are current, up-to-date and enforcedManages new regulations or amendments to existing regulations, and responsible for moving regulations through the Board, advisory committees and Natural Products Marketing Council for approval as requiredEnsures producers (members) are kept informed of and contributing to issues and policies that may affect themMaintains positive relations with all industry partners including Natural Products Marketing Council, Canadian Dairy Commission, Dairy Farmers of Canada, Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture, Nova Scotia Cattle Producers, Processors, dairy organizations in other provinces and various levels and departments in governmentOversees the development and implementation of plans to grow the market including education programs, advertising, promotion, and public relations initiativesRepresents DFNS on national and regional committees, at conferences and at other industry events and forumsResponsible for organizational structure, definition of roles, and application of performance and compensation systemsResponsible for ensuring DFNS complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including the Nova Scotia Labour Standards Act, Human Rights Act and Occupational Health and Safety ActQualificationsMinimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a multistakeholder environmentExperience leading and implementing strategic and operational plansExperience with all aspects of human resource managementExperience working with an elected board and within a regulated environmentPost secondary education in Business Administration, Economics, or related field of studyExcellent change management, interpersonal, collaboration and communication skillsKnowledge of Dairy Industry, commodity boards or natural products considered an assetStrong commitment to support and grow the dairy industry in Nova ScotiaCompensationStarting annual salary between $130,000 to $150,0003 weeks vacation9% RRSP allowanceHealth and dental benefit planShort and long-term disability planWellness reimbursement programHybrid office environmentApplications:Email resume and cover letter to HR@dfns.ca and quoting "General Manager" in the subject line by September 1st, 2026.- Location Truro, NS
- Work location Hybrid
- Salary$130,000 to $150,000YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #2236098
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