Reporting directly to regional/executive leadership, the Branch Manager will serve as the entrepreneurial builder driving Groupe Sani-Tech’s aggressive market expansion across the Ottawa/Gatineau region. Currently operating as an agile, highly focused branch, this role demands a "player-coach" who can manage complex projects hands-on while building local market share from the ground up. As the local ambassador for Groupe Sani-Tech’s 50+ years of industry excellence, you will lead the commercial positioning of our specialized Division 10 architectural products (custom phenolic washroom partitions, commercial lockers, wall protection, washroom accessories, expansion joint covers and more) and installation services.

Capitalizing on the booming commercial, institutional, and government construction sectors across both sides of the Ottawa River, you will establish high-level partnerships with general contractors and architects, scale local branch capacity, and drive sustainable profitability.

Commercial

Strategy & Business Development Drive Local Market Growth: Identify "white-space" opportunities in the local market to expand the client base and aggressively grow market share toward the $1.5M+ target.

Executive Relationship Building: Build and maintain strategic partnerships with general contractors, suppliers, subcontractors, and key industry players. Act as the executive sponsor on key client accounts, directly leading high-stakes contract negotiations and closing strategic bids. Collaborate with upper management on regional growth strategies and actively lead the small team in hitting quarterly sales targets.

Fully own the branch's Profit and Loss (P&L;) statement, ensuring healthy project margins and strictly controlling overhead costs. Prepare quarterly and annual budgeting, accurate revenue forecasts, and track core KPIs to report back to executive management.

Risk & Contract Management: Review and negotiate complex legal contracts,



actively mitigating project liability and scope-creep risks. Operations & Project Execution Hands-On Senior Project Management: Act as the lead project manager on major, complex, or high-profile projects during this critical scaling phase. Evaluate, refine, and improve operational tools and workflows to ensure smooth, repeatable project delivery as the branch expands.

Champion occupational health and safety standards on site and in the office, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance. Proactively forecast workforce capacity needs, manage the recruitment pipeline, and hire top talent to grow the branch beyond its current footprint.

Training & Onboarding: Develop comprehensive technical and product knowledge training programs to ensure new hires onboard rapidly and effectively. 5+ years of experience in a team lead, project management, or operations leadership role within the construction or engineering industry. Proven experience mentoring staff, managing hiring needs, and contributing to the growth of a department or branch's revenue and headcount. Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Languages: Fully bilingual (Native/Fluent French, Fluent English) with robust written contract comprehension in both languages. Thrives in a startup-style, high-growth environment within an established corporate network; comfortable transitioning between strategic planning and hands‑on site problem-solving. Ability to step in with authority and diplomacy when a major project faces hurdles or a subcontractor disputes a claim.

Change Management & Emotional Intelligence: Formal project management certification (PMP) or an MBA. Direct experience managing a local branch or profit center from early‑stage startup to multi‑million dollar revenue. The candidate must be willing and able to travel to Quebec for an intensive 1-to-3 month immersion training program at corporate headquarters to master company tools, culture, and operational processes before fully taking the reins of the branch. #

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