Full-Time | Year-Round | On-Site Housing | Competitive Pay and Benefits Package
Job Summary
GBL Boat Club is a private, 200-slip member-owned marina seeking a hands-on, full-time Marina Manager to start in the Fall of 2025. This live-in role includes managing daily operations during the boating season and overseeing maintenance and planning in the off-season.
Your Skills & Knowledge
3–5 years in marina/property management.
Strong communication skills with a service-oriented approach.
Experience supervising seasonal team and coordinating vendors/contractors.
Proficient with basic office tools (Excel, email).
Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
Practical skills for troubleshooting and hands-on maintenance preferred.
Boating experience strongly preferred.
Your Primary Responsibilities
Manage daily marina operations (docks, utilities, grounds, staff).
Ensure smooth start-up of marina services each spring.
Supervise seasonal staff and contractors, including hiring, scheduling, training, and performance oversight.
Oversee winterizing, including boat storage, and shutdown of marina systems, including docks, fuel systems and water lines.
Oversee maintenance, repairs, and property security year-round.
Liaise with members, vendors, and the Board of Directors.
Ensure safety and environmental compliance.
How To Apply
To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to info@gblboatclub.org with subject line ‘Marina Manager’. All applications will be acknowledged. Thank you for your interest.
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Lead Transat Marine's Barrie branch as General Manager with full operational oversight. This on-site role requires relationship-building and strong leadership skills for effective team and customer management. As the General Manager at Transat Marine, you will be responsible for driving branch performance, team leadership, and customer relationships. This hands-on position involves managing day-to-day operations, reinforcing service standards, and maintaining a safety-focused workplace culture. You will work closely with the Vancouver head office, contributing insights for strategic alignment. Key Responsibilities: • Manage Barrie branch operations and staff performance • Create a positive and accountable workplace environment • Ensure efficient order fulfillment and inventory management • Foster strong relationships with customers and vendors • Support sales team in meeting service standards Requirements: • Proven management experience in wholesale distribution • Passion for marine products and boating • Strong customer relationship and communication skills • Ability to lead operational and sales teams effectively • Willingness to travel periodically for customer relations Support Transat Marine's growth and operational excellence with your leadership in Barrie. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location: Transat Marine – Barrie, Ontario (On-site, In-Office)
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Marine Parts Wholesale Distribution
About the Company
Western Marine Company and Transat Marine are distributors of marine parts and accessories serving wholesale customers throughout Canada since 1985. We carry an extensive inventory of over 58,000 items from more than 450+ manufacturers from around the world. We supply to both the commercial and recreational marine sectors. We sell primarily to businesses actively involved in the marine industry, which have established an account with Western or Transat Marine. Our customers include Towing Companies, Shipyards, Boat Builders, Boat Dealers, Retail Accessory Dealers, Houseboat Operators, and the Commercial Fishing Fleet. The Barrie location supports regional customers through a combination of sales and warehouse operations.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on General Manager to lead our Barrie branch. This role has full responsibility for branch performance, team leadership, customer relationships, and operational effectiveness. The General Manager works on-site in the Barrie office and partners closely with the Vancouver-based head office.
This is a visible leadership role that requires strong relationship-building skills, sound operational judgment, and the ability to balance day-to-day execution with longer-term business planning. Periodic travel is required with Transat Sales Reps in Central and Eastern Canada to maintain and grow relationships with customers.
Key Responsibilities
Branch Leadership & Operations
Manage and support the day-to-day operations of the Barrie branch, including sales staff and warehouse staff
Create a positive, accountable, and safety-focused workplace culture
Ensure efficient order fulfillment, inventory management, and warehouse operations
Serve as the senior on-site leader for all branch matters
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and vendors
Support the sales team by reinforcing service standards and customer expectations
Act as an escalation point for customer or vendor issues when required
Collaboration with Head Office
Work closely with the VP of Operations and head office teams in Vancouver to align branch activities with national strategies
Share regional market insights and operational feedback to support company-wide decision-making
Ensure branch practices remain consistent with company policies and standards
Provide input into branch budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing financial performance reviews
Contribute recommendations on brand and product offerings tailored to the local market
Qualifications & Experience
Management experience in wholesale distribution, supply chain, industrial sales, or a related environment
Passion for boating and marine product knowledge is an asset
Motivation in growing sales and market share
Demonstrated experience leading both sales and operational/warehouse teams
Strong customer relationship and communication skills
Comfortable working in an in-office, hands-on leadership role
Willingness to travel periodically
Western Marine Company and Transat Marine support sustainable work through competitive vacation time, paid holidays, and compensation. We have established a strong culture that respects life/work balance.
Salary Range: $80,000 – $95,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications
Lucrative profit-sharing program
Benefits package including health and dental coverage
Why This Role?
Lead the Ontario branch of a national organization
Autonomy to manage local operations while being supported by an established head office
Opportunity to influence customer relationships, product mix, and operational performance
Stable, specialized industry with long-term growth potential
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
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