The General Manager will report to the Chairman of the Board of Directors and contributes to the effectiveness of the Atlantic Co-operative Country Stores. To be able to manage ACCS with a professional and enthusiastic attitude to achieve positive outcomes. To be a reliable, presentable and dependable employee.

The General

Manager is responsible for the oversight and attainment of the company’s goals.

The General

Manager supervises and coordinates all Store Mangers/Stores and contracted companies.

The General

Manager will be required to travel between four Stores and Bookkeeping Office monthly. This can be a hybrid system with some work from home.

- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and a willingness to learn for enhanced customer interactions.
- Have a passion for the retail, business and agriculture industry and management, and to be able to work well under pressure in a confident and friendly manner.
- To be able to train Store Mangers and know the role of all the positions in the company.
- Effective problem-solving, planning, attention to detail and organizing skills.
- To oversee the Store Manger and everything they are responsible for.
- To operate the ACCS within budget.
- To set the budget for ACCS.
- Is responsible for helping to set the store’s budget.
- To develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and members/customers of the store.
- Is responsible for the operation of ACCS, such as supervising all Store Managers and making sure all paperwork is completed and filed appropriately.
- Is responsible to oversee number of employees, employees pay rates, hours worked and vacation days, and scheduling within ACCS policies.




- To set and help achieve sales objectives, margins, inventory turns, etc.
- Understands all financial statements of ACCS.
- Responsible for overseeing for all monies and bank accounts.
- Contributes to excellent member/customer relations by providing prompt, courteous, professional service.
- To oversee store security through store procedures and computer software and data security.
- To ensure that government regulations regarding health and safety and hazardous materials are adhered to.
- To maintain a valid NS driver’s license and be able to hold certificates needed for the job, such as forklift training and pesticide license.
- To be safety conscious. Wear the required PPE and follow safe work protocols.
- To make the Board of Directors aware of any situation that needs attention, such as major employee issues, capital repairs, aging A/R accounts, or public relation issues.
- To sit on a board or participate in an organization that is related to Agriculture or community. Ex. Farm Safety Committee, Commodity Group, Garden Club or 4-H Club, to be approved by the ACCS Board.
- Other duties as assigned or required.

The successful candidate of the general manager position will ideally have a degree in business or management, as well as a minimum of three years experience managing a business. The candidate will be required to hold other certification such as first aid, pesticide license, forklift ticket, etc. Please submit your resume before Sep. 25, 2026

Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company pension
- Extended health care
- Adaptable schedule
- Store discount

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milford, NS

📌 General Manager (Milford)
🏢 Atlantic Co-Operative Country Stores
📍 Milford