Director, Field Operations at Superior Propane

Superior Propane Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 195,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of safety and teamwork

Career growth and training

Competitive benefits and health plan

Hybrid work options

State-of-the-art tools and tech

Job summary

Superior Propane Inc. in Calgary, AB, is seeking aDirector, Field Operations to lead our transportation fleet and terminal operations.

This leadership role demands a safety-first mindset, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver reliable service across our footprint. You will champion safety programs, optimize fleet utilization, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while managing budgets and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of leadership in transportation, logistics, or field/terminal operations.
• Strong knowledge of fleet management, regulations, and compliance.
• Experience managing budgets, KPIs, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a safety-first culture with compliant practices.
• Optimize fleet operations including staffing, utilization, and maintenance.
• Lead terminal operations with staffing, readiness, and regulatory adherence.
• Drive growth and continuous improvement with cross-functional partners.

Skills

Leadership

Fleet management

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Samsara telematics

PSM

Environmental compliance

Education

Post-secondary education or certifications in Transportation/Supply Chain

Tools

Samsara

Job description

Director, Field Operations at Superior Propane in Calgary, AB, CA.

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

What we will offer you:

• Culture: Join a supportive and inclusive work environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the core of everything we do.
• Opportunity: A continuous focus on professional development with many opportunities for training & career growth.
• Health & Wellness: Competitive health benefits right from the start including health & wellness spending accounts & maternity leave top-up. Access our employee assistance program for confidential counseling, mental health support, and various resources to help you navigate life’s challenges.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive salary package, ensuring that your hard work and dedication are recognized and rewarded accordingly.
• Flexibility: We understand the importance of work-life balance, we offer flexible hybrid work options to help you manage your personal and professional commitments.
• Technology: Work with state-of-the-art tools and technologies that empower you to excel in your role and stay at the forefront of industry trends.
• Safety Focused: We care about you and have committed to a zero-harm workplace.

Are you an operational leader who thrives in fast-paced environments where safety, people, and performance matter most? We are seeking a visionary Director, Field Operations to lead our transportation fleet and terminal operations across the US. This role requires a safety-focused operational leader with deep expertise in fleet management, terminal operations, regulatory compliance, and technology-enabled performance improvement, including experience with fleet telematics platforms such as Samsara and a strong understanding of PSM and environmental compliance requirements. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations while supporting exceptional service delivery to both internal and external customers. Reporting to the VP, Primary Logistics, you will have the opportunity to shape operational strategy, optimize fleet and terminal performance, champion safety initiatives, and contribute to the future growth of our logistics network. We are currently looking for someone in Calgary.

What you’ll do:

Build and Lead a Safety-First Culture

• Champion compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead initiatives that reduce incidents and strengthen operational safety performance.
• Partner closely with Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) teams to implement innovative safety programs and share best practices across the organization.
• Foster a culture where employees feel empowered, accountable, and committed to working safely every day.

Optimize Fleet Operations

• Ensuring appropriate driver staffing levels to meet business and customer demands.
• Driving utilization and productivity improvements across fleet operations.
• Overseeing vehicle maintenance programs and regulatory compliance.
• Identifying opportunities to improve equipment effectiveness and reduce operating costs.
• Managing internal freight costing and rate structures to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.

Lead Terminal Operations Excellence

• Ensuring optimal staffing and operational readiness.
• Maintaining compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements.
• Overseeing preventative maintenance programs and asset management practices.
• Ensuring maintenance activities are accurately tracked and recorded within preventative maintenance systems.
• Driving operational efficiency while maintaining high service standards.

Support Growth & Continuous Improvement

• Partnering with Sales, Supply, Logistics, Procurement, and other business teams to identify operational growth opportunities.
• Supporting new facility and infrastructure projects.
• Providing operational expertise to enhance terminal and logistics capabilities.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen service, efficiency, and profitability.

What Success Looks Like In this role, success will be measured through:

• Strong safety performance and regulatory compliance.
• Reduced preventable incidents and motor vehicle events.
• Achievement of driver safety score targets.
• Improved truck utilization and operational efficiency.
• Terminal loss reduction and cost management.
• Effective capital utilization.
• Consistent adherence to preventative maintenance schedules.
• Reliable, high-quality service delivery across operations.

What you bring:

• 7+ years Leadership experience within transportation, logistics, supply chain, field operations, terminal operations, or industrial operations.
• Post-Secondary Education, or equivalent in certifications or certificate program in Business management, Transportation, Supply Management, Transportation Safety, Operations Management.
• Strong knowledge of fleet management, transportation regulations, and operational compliance.
• Demonstrated success leading frontline and supervisory teams.
• Experience managing budgets, operational KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for operational excellence.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing Samsara or similar fleet telematics platforms to drive safety, compliance, driver performance, and operational efficiency.
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and their application within regulated operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of California emissions regulations and environmental compliance requirements is considered a strong asset.

Legal Authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $137,800 - $172,250 a year. Eligible employees may earn performance-based incentives and have access to comprehensive benefits and retirement plans with matching contributions.

This posting is a replacement for an existing vacancy.

We do not use AI tools in the selection process and do not request pay history.

Superior Gas Liquids (SGL) provides tailored solutions to wholesale customers to move propane and butane throughout North America. SGL is the sole supplier to Superior Propane; Canada's largest and only coast to coast propane distributor.

Superior Gas Liquids we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals. If you have an accommodation need during the recruitment & selection process, we encourage you to connect with us at [e-mail] to let us know how we can enhance your experience.