The British Columbia Turkey Marketing Board – General Manager Search

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In 1965 the B.C. Turkey Association (BCTA) passed a resolution to form The British Columbia Turkey Marketing Board (BCTMB) with a mandate to improve the marketing of turkey products and provide stability to the turkey industry. Today, BCTMB and BCTA work in partnership with other industry partners to promote safe, quality, and nutritious turkey products in BC, and also works closely with Turkey Farmers of Canada (TFC) who encourage cooperation throughout the Canadian turkey industry, promote the consumption of turkey meat, and oversee the supply management system for turkey in Canada.

The current General Manager (GM) of the BCTMB was in the role of 15 years and was highly knowledgeable of the sector and well regarded by the Board and peers across Canada. The GM is responsible for managing a small team of three office staff, and establishing short- and long-range objectives, plans, and policies in accordance with applicable provincial and federal regulations for approval by the Board. The GM will also oversee the financial, human resources, administrative and regulatory functions of the organization, and ensure services are provided efficiently and cost effectively. The ideal candidate will have post-secondary education, or equivalent industry experience, and a minimum five years of progressively responsible general management experience in the private sector.

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