Operations Manager

Right Time Group; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Time Heating and Air Conditioning seeks a Regional Operations Manager to lead HVAC service and installation operations across the branch. You will manage field teams, optimize scheduling, monitor KPIs, uphold safety and quality, and drive customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include recruiting and developing technicians, implementing field tech systems, coordinating with Customer Care and Dispatch, and tracking branch performance while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive operational or field management experience in HVAC, construction, or home services.
• Proven leadership experience managing large technician teams in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, service workflows, installation practices, and related safety standards.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with scheduling systems, CRM/ERP platforms, and performance dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the HVAC service and installation teams.
• Ensure efficient scheduling, routing, and dispatch of technicians to meet customer needs and maximize productivity.
• Monitor operational KPIs including job completion rates, call-backs, cycle times, and capacity utilization.
• Maintain and optimize inventory, tools, and fleet assets to support field operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards (including TSSA, ESA, and MOL guidelines).
• Support the rollout and adoption of field technology systems to enhance visibility, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Lead a team of HVAC technicians and installers, including recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and performance management.
• Drive field-level accountability through regular ride-alongs, one-on-one meetings, and technician scorecards.
• Identify training and upskilling opportunities to enhance technician capabilities and ensure compliance with certifications.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality workmanship, and customer-first mindset.
• Partner with Customer Care and Dispatch to resolve escalations and ensure a seamless customer journey.
• Conduct site audits and post-installation inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Assist the General Manager in forecasting labour capacity, project timelines, and resource requirements.
• Manage operational costs by optimizing labour, inventory, and fleet utilization.
• Track and report on branch-level performance metrics and contribute to budget adherence.
• Work closely with Sales, Customer Care, HR, and Finance to support operational priorities and employee success.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to ensure material availability, quality workmanship, and timely project delivery.
• Champion process improvements that reduce waste, increase consistency, and support scalable growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Tools

Scheduling systems

CRM/ERP platforms

Performance dashboards

Job description

Company Overview

Right Time Group of Companies is Canada's leading home services provider, proudly operating across multiple provinces with a focus on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services. We are Canadian-owned and operated, committed to delivering exceptional comfort to our customers through skilled tradespeople, customer-focused teams, and a dedication to service excellence.

Position Overview

The Regional Operations Manager plays a critical leadership role in ensuring exceptional service delivery and technician performance across the HVAC operations of the assigned branch. This role is responsible for day-to-day field operations, technician management, scheduling, installation quality, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate is an operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at driving technician performance, safety, and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Excellence

• Oversee the daily operations of the HVAC service and installation teams.
• Ensure efficient scheduling, routing, and dispatch of technicians to meet customer needs and maximize productivity.
• Monitor operational KPIs including job completion rates, call-backs, cycle times, and capacity utilization.
• Maintain and optimize inventory, tools, and fleet assets to support field operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards (including TSSA, ESA, and MOL guidelines).
• Support the rollout and adoption of field technology systems to enhance visibility, accuracy, and efficiency.

Technician Leadership & Development

• Lead a team of HVAC technicians and installers, including recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and performance management.
• Drive field-level accountability through regular ride-alongs, one-on-one meetings, and technician scorecards.
• Identify training and upskilling opportunities to enhance technician capabilities and ensure compliance with certifications.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality workmanship, and customer-first mindset.

Customer Experience & Quality

• Ensure technicians deliver a consistently high standard of customer service aligned with Right Time’s brand promise.
• Monitor customer feedback, job outcomes, and service reviews to identify trends and lead improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Customer Care and Dispatch to resolve escalations and ensure a seamless customer journey.
• Conduct site audits and post-installation inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards.

Financial & Operational Metrics

• Assist the General Manager in forecasting labour capacity, project timelines, and resource requirements.
• Manage operational costs by optimizing labour, inventory, and fleet utilization.
• Track and report on branch-level performance metrics and contribute to budget adherence.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Sales, Customer Care, HR, and Finance to support operational priorities and employee success.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to ensure material availability, quality workmanship, and timely project delivery.
• Champion process improvements that reduce waste, increase consistency, and support scalable growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive operational or field management experience, ideally in HVAC, construction, or home services.
• Proven leadership experience managing large technician teams in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, service workflows, installation practices, and related safety standards.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with scheduling systems, CRM/ERP platforms, and performance dashboards.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the GTA and surrounding area

Please let us know of any accommodations required in preparation of your visit as per the Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act.

Right Time Heating and Air Conditioning is an equal opportunity employer.

Please note that this position requires a Criminal Background Check be completed for potential candidates. This check must be satisfactory in order for an employment offer to be extended unconditionally.

This position is currently vacant and is being posted to fill an existing opening.