General Manager, Trucking Company in Edmonton

Work setting

• Various locations
• Transportation, communication and utilities

Budgetary responsibility

• $100,001 – $500,000

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Allocate material, human and financial resources to implement organizational policies and programs
• Authorize and organize the establishment of major departments and associated senior staff positions
• Co-ordinate the work of regions, divisions or departments
• Establish financial and administrative controls; formulate and approve promotional campaigns; and approve overall human resources planning
• Establish objectives for the organization and formulate or approve policies and programs
• Represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions
• Select middle managers, directors or other executive staff; delegate the necessary authority to them and create optimum working conditions

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Quick Books

Area of work experience

• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Team player