Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $145,000.00 Annually

Why Join MEC At MEC, our purpose is to equip people for a lifetime of great outdoor experiences and adventure. Our home is on the trail, and everything we do is grounded in a deep belief in the power of the outdoors to build confidence, connection, and community.

What sets MEC apart is our deep expertise, thoughtful product curation, and strong community connection, all focused on serving our members. Our teams bring lived outdoor experience and product knowledge to every interaction, helping members find the right gear and guidance for wherever they are going next.

We curate products with intention, prioritizing quality, performance, and sustainability so members can trust what they buy and how it is made. We also show up in our communities through local partnerships, events, and shared outdoor experiences that extend far beyond our store walls.

We are a people first organization, grounded in our values of respect, integrity, inclusivity, collaboration, and accountability. Our leaders bring these values to life by building strong teams, leading with care and clarity, and ensuring our decisions support meaningful experiences for our members, our staff, and the places we love to explore.

The Opportunity Our Vancouver store is MEC’s flagship and one of Canada’s most recognized outdoor retail environments. Located in a city shaped by mountains, ocean, and a deeply connected outdoor community, this is where MEC’s purpose, expertise, and member experience come to life at their fullest scale.

As General Manager, Vancouver Flagship, you will lead the overall performance, culture, and evolution of this highly visible location. You will set a clear direction for the store,



build capability across a large and diverse leadership team, and create exceptional experiences for our members, staff, and outdoor community.

This is a leadership role built around delivering results through others. You will develop and empower leaders, establish clear expectations, and create the conditions for teams to perform at their best. You will also ensure the Vancouver Flagship serves as a showcase for MEC’s brand, outdoor expertise, and commitment to its members.

The scale, complexity, and visibility of this role make it comparable to a district or multi site leadership position within many retail organizations. Success requires a leader who can think strategically, translate priorities into action, and deliver strong business and people outcomes through multiple levels of leadership.

Who We’re Looking For This opportunity is ideally suited to an experienced retail leader who has successfully led leaders in a complex, high volume environment. You may currently be a General Manager, Regional Manager, District Manager, Area Manager, or multi unit retail leader responsible for developing leadership teams and driving performance across multiple locations.

You are energized by building solid teams, developing future leaders, and creating exceptional member experiences through others. You combine strong commercial and financial acumen with thoughtful people leadership,



and you understand how to balance business performance, operational excellence, employee engagement, and community connection.

You are comfortable leading in a highly visible environment where expectations are high, priorities can shift quickly, and your leadership directly influences MEC’s culture, brand, and member experience.

Above all, you are a leader of leaders. You bring clarity, accountability, and care to your work, and you know how to turn a shared vision into consistent execution.

Business Performance and Results

Own the overall performance of the store, including sales, margin, profitability, labour , and inventory outcomes.

Set a clear business direction and translate organizational priorities into focused plans for the store.

Analyze financial results and operational performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Establish clear expectations and hold leaders accountable for key business and service outcomes.

Make informed decisions that balance member experience, employee engagement, operational needs, and financial sustainability.

Identify opportunities to strengthen performance, improve efficiency, and support long term growth.

Leadership and Organizational Capability

Lead, coach, and develop an experienced team of retail leaders, strengthening both individual and collective leadership capability.

Build a strong leadership pipeline through meaningful development, succession planning, and career growth opportunities.

Establish clear priorities and ensure the leadership team executes with consistency and accountability.

Create a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, a

📌 General Manager, Vancouver Flagship
🏢 MEC
📍 Vancouver