Director, Operations, AI Data Centre

Bell Canada; Regina; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Bell employee discounts

Job summary

Bell is seeking a highly experienced Director, Operations to lead the Regina AI Data Centre, ensuring safe, secure, and reliable operation of one of Canada’s most advanced facilities.

Reporting to the AI Fabric leadership, the Director oversees electrical, mechanical, cooling, security, and regulatory compliance, manages budgets and vendor performance, and develops high-performing teams to deliver exceptional service reliability and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience within data centres, telecommunications, utility operations, industrial facilities, or other mission-critical environments.
• Experience leading large-scale critical infrastructure operations.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, generators, UPS, cooling, and building automation.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and external service providers.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.
• Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.) considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day operations of a 24x7 mission-critical data centre environment.
• Ensure operational excellence across electrical, mechanical, cooling, backup power, security, and building systems.
• Drive safety, compliance, operational readiness, risk management, and governance programs.
• Develop and lead high-performing operations teams while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage customer relationships, service delivery commitments, operational reviews, and executive escalations.
• Oversee maintenance programs, incident response, change management, and business continuity planning.
• Lead vendor performance, contract compliance, and strategic supplier management initiatives.
• Manage operating budgets, lifecycle planning, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Support commissioning, growth, and expansion activities across the Regina campus.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ related discipline

Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.) considered an asset

Tools

Power distribution systems

Generators & UPS

Building automation systems

Safety & compliance

Job description

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About Bell AI Fabric

Bell AI Fabric is building the infrastructure behind Canada's AI future. Through the development and operation of hyperscale AI data centres, Bell is creating the secure, resilient, and sustainable digital foundation needed to support artificial intelligence, advanced computing, and next-generation innovation across Canada.

Bell AI Fabric. Building the infrastructure behind Canada's AI future.

Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Director, Operations to lead our Regina AI Data Centre, ensuring the safe, secure, and reliable operation of one of Canada's most advanced AI computing facilities.

Reporting to the senior AI Fabric Operations leadership team, the Director is accountable for all aspects of site operations, including critical facility infrastructure, customer service delivery, security, maintenance, regulatory compliance, operational governance, vendor management, workforce leadership, and financial performance. This role will serve as the senior operational authority for the Regina campus and play a key role in delivering industry-leading service reliability and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day operations of a 24x7 mission-critical data centre environment.
• Ensure operational excellence across electrical, mechanical, cooling, backup power, security, and building systems.
• Drive safety, compliance, operational readiness, risk management, and governance programs.
• Develop and lead high-performing operations teams while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage customer relationships, service delivery commitments, operational reviews, and executive escalations.
• Oversee maintenance programs, incident response, change management, and business continuity planning.
• Lead vendor performance, contract compliance, and strategic supplier management initiatives.
• Manage operating budgets, lifecycle planning, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Support commissioning, growth, and expansion activities across the Regina campus.

Critical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience within data centres, telecommunications, utility operations, industrial facilities, or other mission-critical environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale critical infrastructure operations.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution systems, generators, UPS systems, cooling infrastructure, building automation systems, reliability programs, and operational risk management.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and external service providers.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.
• Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.) considered an asset.

Preferred Experience

• AI, cloud, or colocation environments.
• Critical facilities commissioning and operational readiness programs.
• Physical security technologies including enterprise access control and integrated security platforms.
• Customer-facing operations with enterprise or hyperscale clients.

What's in it for you?

• Lead one of Canada's flagship AI infrastructure facilities.
• Influence the operational strategy of Bell's rapidly growing AI Fabric platform.
• Work alongside industry-leading experts in critical infrastructure and hyperscale operations.
• Competitive compensation package, incentive program, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities.
• Be part of a team building the foundation for Canada's AI economy.

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information:

Position Type: Management

Job Status:Regular - Full Time

For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

Location and Relocation: This position is based in Regina, SK. Bell welcomes applications from qualified candidates across Canada; relocation assistance may be provided for the successful candidate

We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.

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