Director of Operations

Bouchier; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Director of Operations to enhance customer relationships and drive operational excellence. In this pivotal role, you will lead and motivate teams, ensuring safety and quality while managing contracts and optimizing resources. The company, a leader in integrated site services, offers a supportive environment for growth and development. Join a team that values safety, performance, and continuous improvement, and make a significant impact in the Oil Sands region. If you have a strong leadership background and a passion for operational success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health & Dental Benefits

Long-Term Disability Benefits

Registered Pension Plan with company matching

Employer paid Employee Assistance Program

Progression and development opportunities

Safety Recognition

Years of Service Recognition

Company support for recertification of required tickets

Bouchier welcome gift and company swag

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in Oil and Gas Field Services.
• Strong understanding of Operational Excellence related to Facilities and Civil efforts.

Responsibilities

• Promote and lead Operational Excellence across customer portfolio.
• Manage contracts and deliver P&L reports.

Skills

Leadership in Oil and Gas Field Services

Project Management

Communication Skills

Operational Excellence

Teamwork

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering

Certification in project management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description:

Launched in 1998 with nothing more than a used Caterpillar dozer and an entrepreneurial spirit, Bouchier has grown to be a leading provider of integrated site services to the Athabasca Oil Sands region.

From our head office in Fort McKay, Alberta, the company now employs more than 1200 dedicated team members and commands a fleet of over 425 pieces of equipment.

With a strong belief in doing the right things in the right way, Bouchier is now one of the largest companies owned and operated by Indigenous peoples in the area providing contracting, construction, and general site services.

Position Summary:

Type: Director of Operations (DO)

Position: Full time

Location: Head Office at Fort Mckay Incubator Park

Schedule: 4 days on / 3 days off

Note: Work area is located in the Wood Buffalo Region, local candidates are preferred.

Compensation Details:

• Paid bi-weekly upon start date
• Health & Dental and Long-Term Disability Benefits– eligible after 3 months of continuous service
• RPP (Registered Pension Plan) with company matching.
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program

Other Incentives:

• Progression and development opportunities
• Safety Recognition
• Years of Service Recognition
• Company support for recertification of required tickets
• Bouchier welcome gift and company swag

Role Summary:

Sustain excellent customer relationships with senior client team members as well as sound commercial/supplier management skills and entrepreneurial spirit. Work closely with customer and Bouchier teams to positively contribute to the strategic directions, performance, growth and profitability of the business.

Drive, lead, motivate and support the Bouchier teams within the respective assets, communicate and lead operational performance and operational excellence (safety, cost, schedule, analysis, and quality) focusing on a safe work environment and upholding the Bouchier culture.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Promote and lead Operational Excellence (Safety, Performance, Quality and Cost).
• Champion Bouchier Safety Culture.
• Lead the operational teams in a consistent delivery of operational solutions across customer portfolio.
• Manage and direct all contracts within portfolio.
• Deliver and oversee P&L reports.
• Promote continuous improvement and opportunity identification.
• Contribute and steward to the annual Operating Budget and Integrated Operations Plan.
• Optimize utilization of Bouchier resources in conjunction with the maintenance team.
• Lead technical review of documents during the bid process.
• Ensure process compliance.
• Clarify objectives, manage performance and work to develop skills within the teams.
• Lead site managers to integrate performance metrics for existing contracts.
• Lead teams to identify profitability opportunities and risks.
• Work closely with clients to ensure strong viable relationships exist.
• Ensure direct reports understand the business strategy and customer requirements.
• Communicate and model Bouchier mission, vision, and values.
• Motivate and influence all staff across organization.
• Act as a conduit between office and field, supporting both.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering, or a certification in project management; an equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in leadership in the Oil and Gas Field Services.
• Minimum 5 years Management Experience in the civil, facilities or oil sands industry.
• Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Experience in contractor coordination in a Civil construction and Facility services environment.
• Strong understanding of Operational Excellence related to Facilities and Civil efforts.
• Must have experience working with trades related to Facilities and Civil.
• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills verbal and written.
• Ability to produce timely, high-quality documentation and analytics.
• Proven teamwork environment skills.
• Applicants must have the ability to speak, read and write fluently in English.
• Experience with portfolio management and P&L (Profit & Loss) performance.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until suitable candidate is found. Typically, our postings stay open for 2 weeks.

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Bouchier would like to thank all applicants who apply to our postings. Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted directly. No phone calls please.