General Manager Dairy Farmers Nova Scotia

Lead dairy strategy and operations in Truro as General Manager, applying financial management, regulatory oversight and industry relations expertise.Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia seeks a seasoned, approachable leader reporting to its elected Board. You will guide day-to-day operations, strategy, financial management and regulatory administration. The mandate includes strengthening producer relationships, developing six full-time employees and advancing processing capacity, milk quality and animal care.Key Responsibilities:
Translate Board strategy into operational plans, reporting and measurable resultsLead budgeting, financial reporting, controls, revenues and expensesCoach staff and oversee performance, compensation and human resourcesOversee regulatory administration, enforcement and legislative complianceBuild relationships with producers, government, processors and regulatorsRequirements:
Five years of progressive leadership with stakeholder accountabilityPost-secondary education in Business Administration, Economics or related studiesExperience working with an elected Board in regulated environmentsStrong budgeting, financial management and business planning skillsApproachable, trustworthy communication and team development abilitiesBring sound governance judgment, financial leadership and dairy industry knowledge to support Nova Scotia’s producers and DFNS priorities.
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