Corporate Operations Manager

ChangeMakers; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a detail-oriented Manager of Corporate Operations to lead essential operational functions. This role involves overseeing contract management, procurement, workplace operations, and risk management to ensure smooth business operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in corporate operations, showcasing strong organizational and time management skills. Join a dynamic team committed to advancing equity and inclusion, and be part of an organization that values creativity and diverse perspectives. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company that prioritizes innovation and employee satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in corporate operations, focusing on contracts and procurement.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract lifecycle and manage legal activities efficiently.
• Coordinate workplace operations to enhance employee satisfaction.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Procurement Knowledge

Contract Management

Risk Management

Tools

Contract Lifecycle Management Systems

Procurement Tools

General Office Software

Job description

Job Category: Operations & Administration

Requisition Number: MANAG001068

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• Posted: December 18, 2024
• Full-Time
• Remote

Locations

Remote positions available in the following locations:

• 688 Rue St Joseph, Winnipeg, MB R2H, CAN
• 200 Waterfront Dr, Halifax, NS B4A, CAN
• 468 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V, CAN

We are seeking a Manager, Corporate Operations to oversee critical operational functions and support the smooth running of our business. This role focuses on managing and improving key areas of internal operations such as contracts, workplace operations, procurement, insurance, leases, legal administration, and other project-based initiatives. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and has a proven track record of operational excellence.

This is a 12-month contract position with the possibility of extension or full-time conversion.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management

• Oversee the contract lifecycle and management system, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and value creation.
• Manage day-to-day coordination of legal & contract activities, including registrations, filings, contract reviews and interfacing with outside counsel on contracts as needed.

Workplace Operations

• Manage facilities, leases, and coordinate the overall office management function.
• Coordinate workplace experience programs to enhance employee satisfaction and productivity.

Procurement and Vendor Management

• Develop and maintain a procurement program focused on optimizing relationships with major vendors.

Insurance and Risk Management

• Administer insurance policies and coordinate annual renewals in collaboration with COO and People team colleagues.
• Oversee major risk reporting processes to ensure organizational readiness and compliance.

Process Improvement and Budget Management

• Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives across operational functions.
• Coordinate and steward certain budgets, including facilities and administration, in collaboration with Operations colleagues, ensuring financial efficiency and alignment with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in corporate operations or a related role, with experience in procurement, contracts, workplace operations, or risk management.
• Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with legal coordination, facilities management, and insurance administration.
• Technology: Proficiency in contract lifecycle management systems, procurement tools, and general office software.
• Attributes: Process-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

We are ChangeMakers:

Change Makers is an independent owner, operator and builder of the foremost partner-led marketing, communications, and engagement agencies. Made up of Change Makers, our full-service marketing agency, Argyle our public relations and advisory engagement agency and Castlemain, our Indigenous advisory firm. With over 300 people, across seven offices, in 6 provinces and 2 countries, our goal is to be one of North America’s largest and most acclaimed full-service agencies.

ChangeMakers is committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in all its forms, a commitment that enriches our company culture, the ideas that we generate, and the quality of service that we provide our clients. We encourage applications from Indigenous communities, racialized communities, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ people, and people from other historically marginalized communities.

ChangeMakers is committed to providing employment accommodation under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility Disabilities Act provincially by providing employment accommodations. If you are a job applicant with a disability, ChangeMakers will make every effort to accommodate you throughout the recruitment process. Please inform us if you require any accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

At ChangeMakers, we recognize that the best candidate may not meet all the criteria listed above. We encourage all those interested and with relevant experience to apply even if you don’t match the job posting perfectly. We welcome creative, out-of-the-box thinking, and lived-experience and we strive to provide an environment for best-in-class innovation that quickly and fulsomely meets our clients’ needs.