Career Opportunity: Director of Operations (DOO)

Nisichawayasihk Construction Limited; Thompson; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits and employer-matched 退休

Three weeks paid vacation

Retirement savings match

Job summary

Nisichawayasihk Construction Limited is seeking a Director of Operations to lead the operations department, guide strategic initiatives, and ensure profitable delivery across major projects in Thompson and Nelson House. The role emphasizes mentorship, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.

The DOO will oversee business development, procurement, and program management, while aligning with organizational goals and vision.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in First Nation economic development.
• Strong knowledge of First Nations business management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration; MBA ideal.
• Experience with senior management and ongoing training.
• Knowledge of business finances, planning, budgeting, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Operations and Organizational Management.
• Business Development & Procurement.
• Property, Project & Program Management.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

First Nation Economic Dev

First Nations Business Mgmt

Senior leadership

Financial planning & budgeting

Proposal writing & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

MBA ideal

Job description

Career Opportunity: Director of Operations (DOO)

Job Summary

The Director of Operations is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing Operations department and the organization’s operational activities, business development and effective delivery of the organization’s operational performance. Their primary purpose is to make the organization profitable. They will collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategies, enhance processes and address complex organizational challenges.

In the areas of special projects, business development, property management, major land developments and capital projects the Director of Operations will develop & implement successful systems and planning in alignment with the organization’s goals and vision. We are looking for someone who is dynamic, highly efficient and a natural leader capable of providing direction, mentorship and guidance to the operations team and championing their departmental vision, strategy and goals.

The Responsibilities

• Operations and Organizational Management
• Business Development & Procurement
• Property, Project & Program Management
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in First Nation Economic Development.
• Strong knowledge for First Nations Business management, leading projects and programs
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field (MBA ideal)
• Will consider years of experience with education including senior level management and will support ongoing training
• Knowledge of business finances, planning, budgeting, proposal writing and reporting.

Salary & Benefits:

• Negotiable to commensurate with education, training and experience.
• Group benefits and employer-matched retirement savings.
• Three weeks paid vacation per year to start.

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Thompson and Nelson House – will consider flexible arrangement

Nisto Rivers Group is an equal opportunity employee, and we would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.