An opportunity to lead a key Nova property in Yellowknife.

Nova Hotels is a Canadian, family-owned and operated hotel group with properties across Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. Our story began in Yellowknife in 2000, and we have continued to grow while staying focused on great hospitality, solid teams and memorable guest experiences.

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on General Manager to lead the Nova Inn Yellowknife.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Corporate Director of Operations, the General Manager is responsible for the overall performance and day-to-day operation of the hotel.

This role is ideal for a hotel leader who combines strong business and financial acumen with visible, people-focused leadership. You will drive operational excellence, financial performance, sales growth and guest satisfaction while developing a strong and engaged hotel team.

What You’ll Do

· Lead all aspects of hotel operations, ensuring a consistently strong guest and employee experience.

· Drive revenue, profitability and market performance while maintaining Nova’s service and quality standards.

· Manage budgets, forecasts and financial performance, with a solid understanding of RevPAR, GOP, NOI and key hotel operating metrics.

· Review monthly financial and operational results, identify opportunities and take action to achieve performance targets.

· Grow existing business while identifying recent corporate, group and local revenue opportunities.

· Lead, coach and develop the hotel’s management team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and growth.

· Ensure appropriate operating systems, controls and standards are maintained throughout the property.

· Maintain compliance with applicable health and safety, liquor, fire, environmental and other regulatory requirements.





· Build strong relationships with guests, employees, corporate partners, suppliers and the Yellowknife business and tourism community.

What You Bring

· Progressive leadership experience within the hotel or hospitality industry.

· Experience as a General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Director of Operations or in a comparable senior hotel leadership role is preferred.

· Strong knowledge of hotel operations, including Rooms Division and Sales.

· Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, P&L; management and hotel performance metrics.

· Strong commercial mindset with the ability to grow revenue while managing costs and profitability.

· Proven ability to lead, coach and develop managers and frontline teams.

· Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills.

· A practical, hands-on leadership style and the ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operations.

Why Yellowknife?

Yellowknife offers a hospitality career experience unlike almost anywhere else in Canada.

As the capital of the Northwest Territories, it combines the amenities of a regional centre with incredible access to the outdoors. Aurora-filled winter skies, the midnight sun, lakes, trails and a close-knit community are all part of life in the North.

Nova Perks In addition to competitive compensation, we offer:

· Extended health benefits for eligible full-time employees.

· Staff hotel rates at Nova locations throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories.

· Friends & Family hotel rates.

· Employee discounts at Nova food and beverage outlets.

· Opportunities for professional growth within a Canadian, family-owned hotel group.

Interested in leading the Nova Inn Yellowknife? Apply today.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Nova Hotels. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 General Manager (Yellowknife)
🏢 Nova Hotels
📍 Yellowknife