General Manager

Canyon City Construction LP

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in the construction industry with leadership experience
  • Strong record in managing financial performance and P&L
  • Operational leadership background in construction or resource sectors
  • Experience in team development and retention strategies
  • Knowledge of construction contracts and project delivery frameworks
  • Familiarity with Yukon safety legislation
  • Clean driving record with a valid driver's license

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership for construction project delivery and gravel operations
  • Ensure project teams deliver on safety, time, budget, and specifications
  • Oversee operational planning, budgets, and P&L accountability
  • Drive business development through bids and client management
  • Establish and monitor operational KPIs and cost controls
  • Lead senior safety compliance with Yukon legislation
  • Recruit and develop high-performing teams with a safety-first culture
  • Collaborate with CEO on strategic and growth initiatives

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a high-performing operation
  • Emphasis on community-based economic development
  • Engagement with diverse stakeholders
  • Dynamic work environment with seasonal travel
  • Focus on safety culture and compliance
Full Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITY

Step into a leadership role where your impact goes beyond projects!

Canyon City Construction LP is seeking a dynamic and results-driven General Manager to lead operations across construction and gravel/aggregate business lines. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a high-performing operation while driving growth, strengthening partnerships, and advancing community-based economic development.

Reporting to the CEO of CNLP, you will provide executive-level leadership with full accountability for operational and financial results. You will lead a diverse and skilled team, champion a safety-first culture, and build strong relationships with clients, partners, and community stakeholders.

We are looking for a confident, hands-on leader who understands construction operations, financial performance, and business development. You bring both the practical expertise to lead in the field and the strategic mindset to scale operations and deliver meaningful impact.

If you are ready to lead with purpose, build with impact, and help grow a company that matters, we want to hear from you!

WHAT YOU'LL DO - AT A GLANCE

This summary reflects key areas of responsibility and is not exhaustive.
  • Provide overall leadership for construction project delivery and gravel/aggregate operations
  • Lead project teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to specification
  • Oversee operational planning, budgets, and full P&L accountability
  • Drive business development, including bids, proposals, and client relationship management
  • Establish and monitor operational KPIs, production targets, and cost controls across divisions
  • Provide senior leadership on safety, ensuring full compliance with Yukon OH&S legislation
  • Recruit, lead, and develop high-performing teams while fostering a strong safety-first culture
  • Collaborate with the CEO on strategic planning, capital deployment, and growth initiatives
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and community stakeholders


WHAT YOU BRING

Experience & Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in the construction industry, including senior leadership roles
  • Demonstrated experience managing financial performance and P&L accountability
  • Strong operational leadership in construction, civil, or resource-based environments
  • Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain teams
  • Knowledge of construction contracts, procurement, and project delivery frameworks
  • Familiarity with Yukon legislation and safety programs
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record for the past three years


Preferred:
  • Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
  • Project management certification (PMP, Gold Seal, or equivalent)
  • Experience working with Indigenous organizations or development corporations


Personal Attributes:
  • Culturally aware and committed to advancing Indigenous economic development
  • Collaborative, accountable, and results-oriented leader
  • Strong communicator with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
  • Decisive and effective in fast-paced, operational environments


WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Based in Whitehorse, with frequent travel to work sites
  • Seasonal and active work environment

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