Branch Manager - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

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<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p><b><strong>Branch Manager Steel Products & Building Systems (Nova Scotia)</strong></b></p><p><i><em>Build what Nova Scotia relies on with a safety-first leader. </em></i></p><p>Our Client is one of North Americas leading producer of steel and steel products, serving mission-critical projects across commercial, industrial, institutional, and civil markets. While their advanced equipment powers their capacity, its their people who deliver, bringing expertise, integrity, and craftsmanship to every job.</p><p><b><strong>About the company</strong></b></p><p>A portfolio that spans far beyond concrete reinforcement, offering a comprehensive suite of steel solutions:</p><ul><li>Concrete Reinforcing Steel (Rebar)</li><li>Steel Joists and Decking</li><li>Metal Building Systems</li><li>Hollow Structural Section (HSS) Tubing</li><li>Fasteners, Gratings, and Piling</li><li>Wire and Wire Mesh</li><li>Overhead Doors and Insulated Metal Panels</li></ul><p><b><strong>Why this role is compelling</strong></b></p><ul><li><b><strong>Make an impact:</strong></b> Help deliver the provinces most important builds from commercial and institutional facilities to infrastructure that keeps communities moving.</li><li><b><strong>Lead locally, backed continent-wide:</strong></b> Enjoy the autonomy of running a small but high-performing branch with the resources and support of a North American market leader.</li><li><b><strong>People-first culture:</strong></b> Join a team that invests in safety, development, empathy, equity and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p>The Opportunity As Branch Manager, you will own end-to-end leadership of the Nova Scotia branch office, shop, and field, ensuring safe operations, exceptional delivery, and strong financial performance across a diverse steel product and systems portfolio. </p><p><b><strong>What you&#39;ll lead</strong></b></p><p><b><strong>Safety and Culture</strong></b></p><p>Champion a Safety First culture across office, shop, and field operations.</p><p>Ensure compliance with all applicable safety rules, regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</p><p><b><strong>Business Operations and P&L</strong></b></p><p><br /></p><ul></ul><p><br /></p><ul><li>Full P&L responsibility for branch performance: production, quality, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction. You will be an insuring leader driving culture as well as performance branding. </li><li>Direct supervisors, foremen, and teams in day-to-day operations to meet volume, cost, and quality targets.</li></ul><p><b><strong>Market and Customer Leadership</strong></b></p><ul><li>Assess market conditions, competitive dynamics, and the contracting landscape across Nova Scotia.</li><li>Build and sustain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and the local construction community.</li><li>Commercial Growth</li><li><ul></ul></li><li>Partner with Sales to shape branch-level commercial, marketing, sales, and bidding strategies.</li><li>Grow supply-and-install packages across reinforcing steel, joists/decking, metal building systems, and related product lines.</li><li>Collaborate with regional peers to maximize outcomes for the broader business.</li><li>People and Performance</li><li><ul></ul></li><li>Set clear expectations, coach and develop talent, delegate effectively, and provide timely feedback.</li><li>Identify and mentor future leaders; foster an accountable, inclusive, high-performance culture.</li><li>Governance and Execution</li><li><ul></ul></li><li>Align branch plans with regional strategy and Our Clients mission and values.</li><li>Implement company policies and operational directives with discipline and consistency.</li></ul><p><b><strong>What you bring</strong></b></p><p><b><strong>Must-haves</strong></b></p><p>*Eligibility to work in Canada, without need of sponsorship or visa. </p><ul><li>10+ years in steel products, fabrication, reinforcing steel, building systems, or closely related <span >construction/manufacturing</span> environments.</li><li>5+ years in supervisory and/or department/branch leadership with proven P&L responsibility.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management, and operational problem-solving.</li><li>Excellent communication, coaching, and team leadership skills; highly organized and detail-oriented.</li></ul><p><b><strong>Nice-to-haves</strong></b></p><ul><li>Bachelors degree or equivalent <span >business/operations</span> training.</li><li>5+ years in the construction sector (field, engineering, or related products).</li><li>Knowledge of labour relations and industrial <span >regulations/standards.</span></li><li>Safety credentials (e.g., OSHA 300 or applicable <span >Canadian/provincial</span> equivalents).</li><li>Experience driving continuous improvement and project-based operational upgrades.</li></ul><p><b><strong>Work Environment and Special Demands</strong></b></p><ul><li>Respond to urgent issues as they arise at the branch.</li><li>Operate within an active manufacturing environment with known hazards.</li><li>Physical demands include walking, sitting, standing, bending; using <span >tools/computers/equipment</span>; lifting up to 25 lbs; moderate noise levels.</li></ul><p><b><strong>What you&#39;ll love about working with the company</strong></b></p><ul><li>Lead a dynamic branch shaping Nova Scotia&#39;s building environment.</li><li>Autonomy to improve, grow, and innovate, backed by best-in-class resources.</li><li>A culture that truly invests in safety, people, and professional development.</li><li>Competitive total rewards and clear pathways for advancement.</li></ul><p><b><strong>Equal Opportunity and Accessibility </strong></b></p><p>The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.</p><p><br /></p></p></p>