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Posted August 17, 2026

General Manager – Gas Station & Motel Operations

Watson Lake, YT Full Time
Compensation: $26.29 to $41.36 Hourly
Permanent full-time position, 70 hours bi-weekly.

Duration
Permanent
Job Level
Senior management
Intended job posting audience
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.

A Nicer Motel is seeking an experienced General Manager – Gas Station & Motel Operations to oversee the day-to-day operations of our business in Watson Lake, Yukon.

This is a hands-on management position with primary responsibility for the gas station and retail operation, together with management responsibilities for our 12-room motel and 2 cabins.

The General Manager will plan, organize, direct and evaluate daily operations; manage staff and assign duties; oversee merchandise and services; implement pricing policies; purchase merchandise and supplies; develop marketing strategies; prepare and monitor budgets, revenues and expenses; determine staffing requirements; resolve customer concerns and supply issues; and conduct employee performance reviews.

The position will also oversee the day-to-day accommodation side of the business, including motel and cabin operations, guest services, reservations, accommodation pricing, housekeeping and maintenance coordination, and overall guest satisfaction.

Qualifications:

  • Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
  • Previous management or supervisory experience
  • Experience with point-of-sale systems, accounting software, spreadsheets, email and general office applications
  • Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle
  • Strong organizational, communication, customer-service and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple areas of the business and work independently

The successful candidate must be adaptable, organized, dependable and comfortable working in a hands-on management environment. Shift and on-call availability is required.

Additional Application Instructions

Please submit a current resume outlining your relevant management experience, particularly experience in retail, fuel/service-station operations, hospitality or accommodations, staff supervision, budgeting, purchasing/inventory and customer service.

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