Branch Manager

Branch Manager Steel Products & Building Systems (Nova Scotia)

Build what Nova Scotia relies on with a safety-first leader.

Our Client is one of North Americas leading producer of steel and steel products, serving mission-critical projects across commercial, industrial, institutional, and civil markets. While their advanced equipment powers their capacity, its their people who deliver, bringing expertise, integrity, and craftsmanship to every job.

About the company

A portfolio that spans far beyond concrete reinforcement, offering a comprehensive suite of steel solutions:

• Concrete Reinforcing Steel (Rebar)
• Steel Joists and Decking
• Metal Building Systems
• Hollow Structural Section (HSS) Tubing
• Fasteners, Gratings, and Piling
• Wire and Wire Mesh
• Overhead Doors and Insulated Metal Panels

Why this role is compelling

• Make an impact:
   Help deliver the provinces most important builds from commercial and institutional facilities to infrastructure that keeps communities moving.
• Lead locally, backed continent-wide:
   Enjoy the autonomy of running a small but high-performing branch with the resources and support of a North American market leader.
• People-first culture:
   Join a team that invests in safety, development, empathy, equity and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity As Branch Manager, you will own end-to-end leadership of the Nova Scotia branch office, shop, and field, ensuring safe operations, exceptional delivery, and strong financial performance across a diverse steel product and systems portfolio.

What you'll lead

Safety and Culture

Champion a Safety First culture across office, shop, and field operations.

Ensure compliance with all applicable safety rules, regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Business Operations and P&L

• Full P&L responsibility for branch performance: production, quality, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction. You will be an insuring leader driving culture as well as performance branding.
• Direct supervisors, foremen, and teams in day-to-day operations to meet volume, cost, and quality targets.

Market and Customer Leadership

• Assess market conditions, competitive dynamics, and the contracting landscape across Nova Scotia.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and the local construction community.
• Commercial Growth
• Partner with Sales to shape branch-level commercial, marketing, sales, and bidding strategies.
• Grow supply-and-install packages across reinforcing steel, joists/decking, metal building systems, and related product lines.
• Collaborate with regional peers to maximize outcomes for the broader business.
• People and Performance
• Set clear expectations, coach and develop talent, delegate effectively, and provide timely feedback.
• Identify and mentor future leaders; foster an accountable, inclusive, high-performance culture.
• Governance and Execution
• Align branch plans with regional strategy and Our Clients mission and values.
• Implement company policies and operational directives with discipline and consistency.

What you bring

Must-haves

*Eligibility to work in Canada, without need of sponsorship or visa.

• 10+ years in steel products, fabrication, reinforcing steel, building systems, or closely related construction/manufacturing environments.
• 5+ years in supervisory and/or department/branch leadership with proven P&L responsibility.
• Strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management, and operational problem-solving.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and team leadership skills; highly organized and detail-oriented.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelors degree or equivalent business/operations training.
• 5+ years in the construction sector (field, engineering, or related products).
• Knowledge of labour relations and industrial regulations/standards.
• Safety credentials (e.g., OSHA 300 or applicable Canadian/provincial equivalents).
• Experience driving continuous improvement and project-based operational upgrades.

What you'll love about working with the company

• Lead a dynamic branch shaping Nova Scotia's building environment.
• Autonomy to improve, grow, and innovate, backed by best-in-class resources.
• A culture that truly invests in safety, people, and professional development.
• Competitive total rewards and clear pathways for advancement.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.