What we will offer you:
Culture: Join a supportive and inclusive work environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the core of everything we do.
Opportunity: A continuous focus on professional development with many opportunities for training & career growth.
Health & Wellness: Competitive health benefits right from the start including health & wellness spending accounts & maternity leave top-up. Access our employee assistance program for confidential counseling, mental health support, and various resources to help you navigate life’s challenges.
Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive salary package, ensuring that your hard work and dedication are recognized and rewarded accordingly.
Flexibility: We understand the importance of work-life balance, we offer flexible hybrid work options to help you manage your personal and professional commitments.
Technology: Work with state-of-the-art tools and technologies that empower you to excel in your role and stay at the forefront of industry trends.
Safety Focused: We care about you and have committed to a zero-harm workplace.
The District Manager, reporting to the Area Operations Manager, is accountable for the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of propane and associated services within a defined geographic area. This role provides leadership to frontline teams, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. The District Manager plays a critical role in aligning field execution with corporate strategy, driving performance through effective workforce management, and fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
This District Manager will be based out of our Invermere, BC location and be responsible for our Invermere, Cranbrook, Castlegar, Golden locations.
What you'll do:
- Champion a safety-first culture and ensure strict adherence to all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.
- Conduct regular field visits and coaching sessions to reinforce Zero Harm principles.
- Maintain compliance with Department of Transport and enterprise HSE standards.
- Oversee daily delivery and service operations across the District.
- Ensure adherence to delivery protocols, route schedules, and service standards.
- Partner with Commercial and Marketing teams to address customer feedback and resolve issues.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of drivers, technicians, and plant/utility staff.
- Collaborate with HR and Logistics on seasonal staffing models and workforce planning.
- Drive accountability and employee engagement through clear communication and performance management.
- Manage district-level budgets and control costs, including overtime and fleet utilization.
- Monitor and enforce KPIs related to delivery, service, safety, and resource productivity.
- Provide frontline input to Finance, HR, and other corporate functions to inform strategic decisions.
- Ensure compliance with fleet maintenance programs to maximize uptime and reduce costs.
- Oversee infrastructure and inventory management, including propane tanks and parts.
What you bring:
- Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in operations, preferably in the propane, energy or utilities sector.
- Post-secondary education in Business Administration, operations management or related field is an asset.
- Proven experience managing frontline teams including drivers, technicians and service specialists within a unionized environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
- Strong understanding of safety standards and regulatory compliance
- Effective communicator with experience in cross-functional collaboration across departments like HR, Finance, Logistics and Sales.
- Experience managing district-level budgets, controlling expenses.
- Strong customer service orientation
Salary: $100,000.00 annually (based on skills, experience, qualifications, and geography).
Eligible employees may earn performance-based incentives and have access to comprehensive benefits and retirement plans with matching contributions.
This posting is a replacement for an existing vacancy. We do not use AI tools in the selection process and do not request pay history.
Superior Propane is Canada’s leading and reliable propane provider. Customers have trusted the experts at Superior to fuel their homes and businesses since 1951. Customer Focus, Performance, Safety, and Winning with People are the four key values that are the foundation of everything that we do.
"Here at Superior Propane we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals. If you have an accommodation need during the recruitment & selection process, we encourage you to connect with us at
[email protected] to let us know how we can enhance your experience."
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