Operations Manager, Oilsands

Dexterra

$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Safety-first mentality is crucial.
  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
  • At least 8 years of experience in operations management.
  • Post-secondary education in management or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience in multi-unit management within hospitality or oil and gas is advantageous.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to thrive in dynamic and challenging environments. (Field work focus.)

Responsibilities

  • Lead Lodge Managers to ensure compliance with operational guidelines.
  • Enhance operational efficiency through improved processes.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to implement strategic initiatives.
  • Provide performance management and professional development for field teams.
  • Initiate improvements in safety, quality, customer service, and finance.
  • Communicate company standards and operational resources effectively.
  • Identify operational gaps and enhance guest satisfaction. (Focus on service quality.)

Benefits

  • Join a critical and growing industry during a time of expansion.
  • Employee Referral Program to encourage connections.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
  • Growth-focused organization amidst industry changes.
  • Become part of a recognized leader from day one.
Full Job Description
Job Description

WHAT'S THE JOB?
Reporting to the District Manager of the Oilsands, the Operations Manager, Oilsands is responsible for overseeing the Lodge Management team to ensure efficiency and effectiveness and execute the strategic vision of the Senior Leadership Team. This is a majority field-based role, with approximately 80% of time spent in the field and 20% hybrid. The nature of field operations requires availability on some weekends to meet client and business requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

This role performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Lead a team of field-based Lodge Managers to ensure compliance with proper operation procedures and guidelines.
  • Strengthen Dexterra Partnerships' operational processes to build highly efficient and effective operations.
  • Liaise with senior leadership and ensure the consistent implementation of both tactical and strategic initiatives to all field operation teams within your span of control.
  • Provide leadership of the field operations team ensuring effective performance management and continued development.
  • Lead the implementation of operational improvements in the areas of safety, quality, customer service, finance, and employee performance.
  • Communicate and share company standards and available resources that assist facility operations.
  • Identify gaps and opportunities and determine root causes in operating standards and overall guest satisfaction.
  • Establish clear business goals and financial targets with the Manager of each location.
  • Identify opportunities and best practices to improve profitability of locations.
  • Ensure compliance with employment standards, human rights, health and safety, and WHMIS within your span of control.
  • Accountable for key financial and performance measures including cost control, EBITDA, and customer ratings scores.
  • Assist in effectively and efficiently managing the development of the Hospitality Operations team to promote high quality customer service and satisfaction.
  • Other related duties are incidental to the work described herein.


Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
  • A "safety above all else" attitude is required.
  • Proven leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and think outside the box.
  • Minimum of 8 years of operations management experience.
  • Post-secondary education in management or a business-related degree/diploma considered an asset.
  • Experience in multi-unit management, hospitality industry, and/or oil and gas industry is an asset.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced, highly challenging, and change-oriented environment.
  • Willingness and ability to work in the field approximately 80% of the time, including some weekends as required by client and business needs.


Additional Information

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
  • Be part of an industry that's more important than ever!
  • Employee Referral Program!
  • Career advancement opportunities.
  • Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
  • Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

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