Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

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This position is responsible for building the profitability and growth of their Regional Area. The success of this role is reliant on building strong relationships, proactively managing workload and developing a great culture amongst internal teams. This position oversees the departments working in their geographical area, which are Landscape Construction, Services and Snow & Ice Operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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JOB SPECIFICATIONS

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Leadership & Culture

Champion Horizon's brand, vision, and values within the Okanagan region. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, municipalities, and partners. Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performance culture across all business units. Mentor and develop managers and field leaders to build strong, capable teams.

Operations & Management

Oversee Construction, Services, and Snow & Ice operations in the region. Ensure efficient workload planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet client needs and deadlines. Drive adherence to Horizon's processes, safety standards, and quality expectations. Resolve escalated client, consultant, or project challenges in collaboration with teams.

Financial Oversight

Lead annual regional budgeting, including revenue targets, cost management, and CapEx planning. Monitor branch financial performance, including P&L, revenue, margins, and forecasts. Adjust strategies and operations as needed to achieve profitability targets. Collaborate with Finance and the Executive Team on reporting and corrective actions.

People, Safety & Fleet

Partner with People & Culture on recruitment, performance management, and employee development. Ensure compliance with safety requirements and COR standards. Collaborate with Fleet to manage equipment, trucks, and tools for the region.

General Responsibilities

Represent Horizon at local events, conferences, and client functions. Participate in company-wide leadership meetings and initiatives. Promote continuous improvement and contribute to Horizon's long-term growth strategy.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

10+ years progressive leadership experience in landscape construction or related industries. 5+ years managing multi-unit operations and leading managers. Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience. Certifications such as PMP, Red Seal, CHT, CLM, ISA are assets.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

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Entrepreneurial mindset, able to hit the ground running and problem solve on the fly. A self-starter that holds themselves accountable to the overall success of their role. Strong business acumen with budgeting, forecasting, and financial management expertise. Proven ability to build and sustain client and partner relationships. Entrepreneurial mindset: strategic thinker, decisive, and solutions-oriented. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills. Ability to unify teams, foster collaboration, and build culture. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, construction/project software, and ability to learn new systems quickly

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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The Director is the senior leader for Horizon's Okanagan office. While this role offers flexibility to manage one's own schedule, it requires a strong in-office presence to lead, coach and support the team. As many roles in the region involve field and hands-on work without remote options, the Director is expected to model accessibility and engagement by spending significant time onsite and in the office. Occasional travel within the region will also be required.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

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Starting base wage of $130,000 - $150,000 based on previous experience 20 days of paid time off (15 vacation, 5 sick days*)
+ Available immediately and prorated for the first year to start date Extended Health Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision*) at 90 Days
RRSP Enrollment at 365 Days (Matching level: Salary*)
Company bonus (after 1 year of employment starting before Oct 31st*)
Annual Vehicle Allowance paid bi-weekly Tech package of laptop computer and company cell phone

PURPOSE

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Creating opportunities for our people and communities

CORE VALUES

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Accountable:

We are all responsible for our commitments, actions, and results.

United

: We will achieve far greater results together.

Determined:

We are all in. We embrace the challenge and do what it takes to get the job done right. *

Genuine:

We care and maintain respectful relationships with our people, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.