National Operations Manager - Outland Youth Employment Program

Dexterra; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary: $80,000 - $105,000

Comprehensive benefits package

$500 annual Health Spending Account

$500 annual Wellness Benefit

RRSP matching

Paid travel

Excellent work-life balance

Growth and advancement opportunities

Leadership role with autonomy

Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry-

Job summary

Dexterra Group seeks a National Operations Manager for OYEP to translate strategy into safe, high-quality operations across Canada. You will lead Regional Operations Managers, collaborate with Indigenous communities and partners, and ensure budgets, safety standards, and program commitments are met.

This senior role requires 5+ years of leadership, remote/multi-site experience, and strong stakeholder engagement to grow program impact and deliver measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in operations, workforce development, or community programs.
• Experience leading remote and multi-site teams.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations preferred.
• Strong stakeholder, partner, and public engagement experience.

Responsibilities

• Translate OYEP strategy into safe, consistent, high-quality operations across Canada.
• Lead Regional Operations Managers and represent OYEP with employees, clients, Indigenous communities and partners.
• Ensure program commitments, partner goals, safety requirements, service standards, and approved budgets are achieved.
• Oversee budgets, performance metrics, and reporting to inform decision making.
• Champion safety culture and compliance with Dexterra HSE standards.

Skills

People leadership

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Safety compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Systems proficiency

Job description

https://dexterra.com

https://www.oyep.ca/

BE THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND ONE OF CANADA'S MOST IMPACTFUL INDIGENOUS YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS

In this national leadership role, you will guide strategy, develop exceptional leaders, foster trusted community partnerships, and ensure OYEP delivers measurable results for youth, communities, and partners nationwide

WHY JOIN US?

• Competitive salary: $80,000 - $105,000 annually
• Comprehensive benefits package
• $500 annual Health Spending Account
• $500 annual Wellness Benefit
• RRSP matching
• Paid travel
• Excellent work-life balance
• Growth and advancement opportunities within a national organization
• A leadership role with autonomy, influence, and the ability to drive change
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader

POSITION SUMMARY

The OYEP National Operations Manager is a senior national leadership role within RHS and a member of the RHS management team. Reporting to a Regional Operations Director, this position is accountable for translating OYEP strategy into safe, consistent, high-quality operations across Canada. The role leads the Regional Operations Managers, represents OYEP with employees, clients, Indigenous communities and partners, and ensures that program commitments, partner goals, safety requirements, service standards, and approved budgets are achieved.

ROLE MANDATE

This is the stakeholder-facing and employee-facing leadership role. It owns operational execution and people leadership, while partnering closely with the Program Enablement, Finance and Compliance Manager, who owns the financial control, funding, reporting, governance, and compliance framework.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

National Strategy and Operational Leadership

• Support OYEP strategy development and operation
• Lead Regional Operations Managers to achieve operational goals
• Monitor performance, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement
• Align program delivery with youth, community, partner, and labour market needs
• Coordinate national resources, scheduling, mobilization, and program readiness

People Leadership

• Provide direct leadership, coaching, mentorship, and performance management to Regional Operations Managers and national operations support roles
• Establish clear expectations and operating rhythms, including regular performance reviews, planning meetings, field follow-up, and completion tracking
• Guide workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, training, succession planning, and development for OYEP operational teams
• Build a respectful, inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing culture
• Hold leaders accountable

Partner, Client and Community Relationships

• Represent OYEP and partner organizations with communities and stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships with Indigenous communities
• Lead stakeholder engagement, communications, and issue resolution
• Represent OYEP at community and industry events
• Ensure partner commitments are achievable, funded, and delivered

Budget Execution and Operational Performance

• Contribute operational plans and staffing needs for budgets and forecasts
• Guide program delivery and address budget or performance issues
• Review regular financial and operational performance information
• Oversee operational and spending decisions
• Provide accurate data for reports, forecasts, invoices, audits, and updates

Safety, Quality and Operational Risk

• Champion a strong safety culture and compliance
• Ensure alignment with Dexterra HSE standards
• Provide required training, onboarding, and supervision
• Ensure use of approved safety systems and programs
• Lead incident management and continuous improvement
• Escalate safety, operational, and business risks promptly

Growth, Communications and Program Impact

• Expand partnerships and program impact
• Support funding, business development, and workforce initiatives
• Deliver engaging presentations that advance OYEP objectives
• Provide timely, accurate outcome reports
• Support Indigenous recruitment, retention, and workforce development

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in a related field
• 5+ years of leadership experience in operations, workforce development, or community programs
• Experience leading remote and multi-site teams
• Proven success managing budgets, performance, and partner commitments
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations preferred
• Strong stakeholder, partner, and public engagement experience

Skills and Abilities

• Inspiring leader with strong accountability
• Excellent communicator and public speaker
• Highly organized with strong planning skills
• Strong operational, financial, and decision-making skills
• Effective coach and people developer
• Skilled at building strong stakeholder relationships
• Advanced Microsoft Office and systems proficiency
• High integrity, cultural awareness, and inclusive leadership

SUCCESS MEASURES

• Deliver programs safely, on time, and within budget
• Meet commitments to youth, partners, and stakeholders
• Identify, escape, and resolve risks proactively
• Demonstrate accountability, sound judgment, and attention to detail

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office-based or hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling requirements.
• Regular travel across Canada to Indigenous communities, program locations, partner and client meetings, conferences, and events.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to meet program and stakeholder needs.
• Safety is a condition of employment; all required training, travel, and compliance requirements must be maintained.

WHO ARE WE?

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. And, that’s something we’re truly proud of.Work That Matters, People Who Care.

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Special needs accommodation is available at all stages of the application process upon request.