General Manager (Delta)

Posting date: May 25, 2026 JOB POSTING: GENERAL MANAGER The British Columbia Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (BCPVGA) is seeking a highly organized, relationship-driven General Manager to support and strengthen BC’s potato and vegetable sector - a vital contributor to our province’s food security and agri-food economy. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys meaningful work, high autonomy, and building strong connections across agriculture, research, and government. We are looking for a proactive, community-minded leader who thrives in a energetic environment and enjoys balancing operations, industry relations, project coordination, communications, and strategic initiatives. About the Role The General Manager serves as the operational lead for the Association and works closely with growers, researchers, government partners, and the Board of Directors to advance industry priorities. This hybrid role is ideal for someone who: · enjoys taking initiative and working independently, · can manage multiple projects and deadlines, · is passionate about agriculture and food systems, · and excels at building productive relationships across industry and government. What You’ll Do Operations and Administration · Lead day-to-day association operations and administration · Coordinate Board meetings, agendas, minutes, and reporting · Oversee budgets, invoicing, payroll coordination, and financial tracking · Maintain organizational systems, workplans, and reporting processes Industry Relations and Communications · Build strong working relationships with growers, government, researchers, and industry partners · Represent the Association at meetings, events, and industry initiatives · Lead member communications including newsletters, website updates, and social media · Support membership growth and engagement Research and Funding Coordination · Coordinate research projects and field events with growers and researchers · Prepare grant applications, funding proposals, and project reports · Track project budgets and deliverables · Identify funding and partnership opportunities that support industry innovation Events and Programs · Coordinate the AGM, Potato Day, field days, and industry events · Secure sponsorships and coordinate speakers, venues, registrations, and promotions Qualifications We recognize candidates may bring experience from different backgrounds. Ideal qualifications include: · Experience in agriculture, management, administration, or program coordination · Strong organizational and project management skills · Excellent written and verbal communication abilities · Experience with stakeholder relations, grant writing, and/or funding administration · Ability to work independently with a high degree of accountability · Post-secondary education in agriculture, business administration, communications, or a related field is an asset Additional Details · Permanent 0.75 FTE hybrid position · Primarily remote/work-from-home · Preference given to candidates in the BC Lower Mainland on-site work in Delta is required 2-3 days/month after the initial onboarding period · Occasional travel within BC required · Compensation: $30–35/hour depending on experience · Mileage and approved travel expenses reimbursed Why Join BCPVGA? · Flexible hybrid work environment · Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on BC agriculture · Collaborative and supportive industry community · Diverse and engaging work across administration, events, research, and industry relations · High-autonomy role with room to shape and improve processes To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to Board Chair Bill Zylmans at: Start date: June 2026 Applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled. Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour Benefits: - Paid time off Application question(s): - On a scale of 1-10, how comfortable are you to work independently as the sole employee of your employer? - Do you have a valid driver's license and access to a car to use for work purposes? - On a scale of 1-10, how eager are you to learn about new industries, science, research, business processes and people? - Why are you the ideal candidate for this role? Language: - fluent English (required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Delta, BC Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pjivr