Mid Island Co-op is hiring a Petroleum Division Manager in Nanaimo, British Columbia
Are you a seasoned leader with proven expertise in the petroleum industry, a strong track record of leading large teams, and broad knowledge across key business functions including people and culture, finance, supply chain, and information technology? If so, this may be the job for you!
Things you’ll do:
Reporting to the Vice President, Operations, the Petroleum Division Manager will:
- Research/develop/evaluate business opportunities and develop/implement strategies to optimize growth.
- Develop the division’s business goals, provide oversight and guidance on the division marketing plan, and lead the development of the division’s annual budget.
- Plan, develop and lead the execution of projects; create feasibilities, evaluate capital costs, and develop forecasts for acquisitions and facility and fixed asset upgrades.
- Provide input on policies, programs and services, and evaluate divisional performance.
- Establish performance targets and implement systems and processes to achieve operational efficiencies.
- Provide direction, leadership, coaching, mentoring and growth opportunities for the divisional team.
- Provide guidance on the management of relationships and agreements with external partners/vendors.
- Oversee customer service operations audits and develop strategies for enhancing customer retention.
- Provide leadership in Occupational Health and Safety and ensure compliance.
- Oversee category management: provide guidance on product lines, marketing and pricing, establish division strategies, and conduct market research.
- Represent Mid Island Co-op by being an ambassador and demonstrating our values of Excellence, Community, and Teamwork.
Apply to become our Petroleum Division Manager today if you have a minimum of 5 years’ management experience within a petroleum retail environment (with at least 3 of these years in a senior leadership role), as well as petroleum specific training and/or experience. This role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, time/project management skills as well as strong computer knowledge and skills (Microsoft, POS Systems).
Who we are:
Mid Island Co-op is a different kind of business. If you’re a member, you’re an owner. We support and invest in our community because we live here too. With gas bars, liquor stores and grocery stores located throughout Central and Northern Vancouver Island, we pride ourselves on providing quality services and products to our customers. At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.
Please note that all positions require a criminal background check, and our safety-sensitive positions will require pre-employment alcohol and substance testing (paid for by Mid Island Co-op).
The closing date for this competition is June 19, 2026.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $68,260.00-$85,320.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
