Operations Partner - Calgary (Contract)

Bird; Calgary; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Work-from-home stipend

Healthcare package

Bird ride credits

Job summary

Bird in Calgary is seeking an Operations Partner to manage the local fleet of e-scooters and e-bikes. You will be responsible for charging, safety, and proper positioning to meet community needs, operating as an independent contractor with control over your schedule and tools.

You can scale your partnership—from a single van to a fleet—by choosing to charge overnight at your own space or simply transport vehicles to Bird's central warehouse.

Qualifications

• Must own or have access to a large vehicle (van/truck) for transporting multiple scooters/bikes.
• Access to garage/warehouse with electricity preferred for overnight charging.
• Valid Class 5 (or equivalent) driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly; stand/walk for long periods.
• Flexible schedule with willingness to work weekends.
• Comfortable learning new mobile tools to locate and manage the fleet.

Responsibilities

• Fleet transportation: collect, deploy, relocate, and retrieve scooters/bikes across Calgary daily.
• Task-based operations: choose your operating model.
• Operational management: end-to-end management of your portfolio ensuring vehicles in high-demand areas.
• Maintenance & quality: perform light checks to ensure safety and environmental standards.
• Field execution: solve real-time obstacles and optimize routes.

Skills

Vehicle access

Storage space

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

Tech-savvy

Job description

Job Summary

The Operations Partner is a critical logistical role essential to Bird's success in Calgary. You will take responsibility for the logistics of the local fleet of e-scooters and e-bikes, ensuring they are charged, safe, and positioned correctly to meet the community's transportation needs.

We are looking for entrepreneurial individuals or logistics businesses ready to hit the ground running. Whether you are a solo operator with a single van or a fleet owner capable of deploying multiple drivers, you can scale this partnership to fit your capacity.

You will have the flexibility to choose how you operate:

• Maximize earnings by securing your own space (warehouse/facility) to charge vehicles overnight.
• Streamline operations by simply retrieving and transporting vehicles to our central warehouse.

This is a pay-per-task opportunity where earnings are directly tied to output. Based on a fleet volume of approximately 500 vehicles daily, this role offers an earning potential of $2500 per week, with the opportunity to earn significantly more based on your speed and performance.

Important Details About the Role:

• This is an independent contractor position, not an employee role.
• You are responsible for your own tools, equipment, and any associated expenses required to complete your work.
• As an independent contractor, you manage your own schedule and workload to meet the operational needs of Bird.

Responsibilities

• Fleet Transportation: Utilize your vehicle(s) or fleet to collect, deploy, relocate, and retrieve e-scooters and e-bikes across Calgary daily.
• Task-Based Operations (Choose your model):
• Operational Management: Manage the end-to-end operation of your assigned portfolio, ensuring vehicles are available in high-demand areas.
• Maintenance & Quality: Perform light field checks to ensure vehicles are safe and environmentally friendly.
• Field Execution: Problem-solve in real-time to overcome obstacles, prioritize tasks, and navigate local geography efficiently.

Must Haves

• Vehicle Access (Required): Must own or have consistent access to at least one large vehicle (van/truck) suitable for transporting multiple scooters/bikes. Fleet owners with multiple vehicles/drivers are encouraged to apply.
• Storage Space (Asset): Access to a garage, warehouse, or commercial facility with electricity is highly preferred for maximizing earnings (allows for overnight charging).
• License: Valid Class 5 Driver's License (or applicable commercial license) with a clean driving record for all operating drivers.
• Physical Ability: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly; must be able to stoop, bend, walk, and stand for long periods while handling heavy equipment.
• Availability: Flexible schedule with a willingness to regularly operate on weekends.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable learning new mobile tools to locate and manage the fleet.

Why Bird Matters

Every time you hop on a Bird, you’re helping build a more livable city. We focus on four core pillars that reflect the impact of every ride:

• Freedom: We're the bridge that connects you to every experience—simple, convenient, and stress-free. We give you the freedom to move without limits.
• Exploration: We turn everyday trips into memorable experiences, sparking discovery and wonder as you connect with the world around you.
• Community: Taking a Bird is an act of citizenship. We create a sense of belonging and unity, knowing that the richer our communities become, the richer our lives become.
• Sustainability: Our electric vehicles reduce gas-powered car usage and lower carbon emissions. We enable responsible choices, creating tangible impact and driving progress toward a cleaner future.

Culture at Bird

We're an ambitious, smart, and open-minded team that is passionate about our mission. Each day is unlike the last, as we’re constantly moving forward, challenging each other, and working together to create the future of micro-mobility.

Perks Up!

We want you to succeed and thrive here, so we offer a few sweet perks:

• Plenty of time off to relax and recharge, plus a wellness resource to help you wind down.
• A work-from-home stipend.
• An employer-paid healthcare package.
• Of course, Bird ride credits to get you where you need to be!

Bird is the world

Bird stands for a culture of inclusion. We celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives —encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We have a diverse environment that empowers our team to feel comfortable when they voice their opinions.

For these reasons and more, Bird is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

Sound like a place you’d like to work? Sweet. Let’s chat.