Yarmouth Area Industrial Commission (YAIC), a partnership of the Town of Yarmouth and the Municipalities of Argyle and Yarmouth, is seeking a qualified and motivated General Manager to support the YIAC and its Board.
The Employment Opportunity:
General Manager (GM)
Yarmouth Area Industrial Commission
Part-time; $28.50 - $30 per hour
Reporting directly to the Board, the GM is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Industrial Commission; implementing Board strategy and direction; administering all contracts, leases and agreements; as well as the book-keeping, budgeting, monthly reporting and annual audit.
Key Responsibilities (in summary)
Board Advisory and Support
- Support the Board in the carriage of its mandate as defined in the Intermunicipal Agreement
- Recommend contract and procurement approvals to the Board as required by Policy
- Implement the strategy and motions of the Board
Port of Yarmouth: Leases, Maintenance & Capital Planning
- Complete the implementation of the Yarmouth Seaport Incorporated (YSI) Lease;
- Liaise with all Port clients as account manager and ensuring berthage capacity is consistently sold
- Recommend berthage rates to the Board for approval
- Ensure necessary Transport Canada certifications are maintained as needed for Board initiatives (i.e. Occasional Use Marine Facility for small cruise ships)
Medical Clinic Leases
- Administer the leases for the medical clinics under the lease terms and conditions
- Liaise with the Nova Scotia Health and clinic tenants on lease administration matters
Book-keeping and Financial
- Prepare annual budget (operating and capital) for Board approval ensuring same submitted to the Municipalities
- Day-to-day bookkeeping
- Prepare and process all payroll activities
- Work with Auditors ensuring annual audit is completed
- Negotiate insurance renewals for property, general liability, marine liability and Directors’ Errors & Omissions policies
General
- Participate in industry associations as the Board’s senior executive
- Represent the Board on all administrative and operational matters
- Advance the interests of the Board
- Liaise with the Chief Administrative Officers of the Municipalities
Qualifications & Experience (in summary)
- Post secondary education in business administration with at least 5 years experience at a senior level OR equivalent experience at the executive level
- strong relationship-building skills
- Political acuity
- Experience reporting to a Policy-Governance Board
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including writing or presenting reports
- Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrated initiative and independent judgment
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume via email to: YAIC General Manager Competition
hr@munyarmouth.ca
Applications will be reviewed beginning May 1, 2026
The Yarmouth Area Industrial Commission is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. Accommodation will be provided in all aspects of the hiring process upon request, in accordance with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act. If you require accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact hr@munyarmouth.ca.
We thank all interested applicants. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.