Head of Workplace & Travel Operations

AIMCo; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AIMCo is seeking a Senior Manager, Workplace & Travel to lead workplace experience, facilities, corporate travel and employee experience programs across multiple office locations. This role is hands-on, setting strategy and on-the-ground execution, including travel to Edmonton and occasional trips to Toronto.

You will manage a distributed Workplace team and partner with HR, Finance and Legal to deliver safe, efficient offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Facilities Management, Real Estate or related field.
• 8+ years' experience in Workplace Operations, Facilities Management, Real Estate or Corporate Travel, including at least 3 years in a people leadership role.
• Proven success managing multi-location operations, office expansions/relocations and leading geographically distributed teams.
• Experience with lease negotiations, space planning and vendor management; knowledge of workplace health and safety and building regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive work environment and embody AIMCo's values.

Responsibilities

• Be a visible, hands-on presence across office locations, keeping offices safe, welcoming and running smoothly.
• Lead workplace strategy and major projects, including expansions, relocations and renovations, using data and KPIs to guide space planning.
• Lead the corporate travel program, traveler support and duty of care, and manage budgets, vendors and contracts with Finance, Procurement and Legal.
• Oversee Employee Experience Committees and partner with HR and Communications on programs that strengthen connection and engagement.
• Coach and develop Office Coordinators and Workplace team members, acting as senior escalation point for workplace matters.

Job description

AIMCo is seeking a Senior Manager, Workplace & Travel to lead workplace experience, facilities, corporate travel and employee experience programs across multiple office locations. This role is hands-on, setting strategy and on-the-ground execution, including travel to Edmonton and occasional trips to Toronto.

You will manage a distributed Workplace team and partner with HR, Finance and Legal to deliver safe, efficient offices.