Operations Manager
- Athabasca, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
The Operations Manager plays a key role in supporting safe, efficient, and reliable site operations by overseeing the Denison managed assets and service contracts. The role is responsible for ensuring that camp and site systems operate effectively, which includes the temporary camps, camp services, utilities, critical infrastructure, and related contractor performance. He or she ensures that operational activities are managed with strong safety practices, and a commitment to continuous improvement in support of the organization's strategic objectives. This is a rotational, site-based role based in Northern Saskatchewan.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
You are an experienced operations leader with a strong background supporting remote site operations in the mining, operations, or resource sectors. You are comfortable leading diverse teams, managing contractors, and overseeing critical site infrastructure while maintaining a strong focus on safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Additional qualifications include:
All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Denison offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health and dental coverage, and a retirement savings plan.
OUR COMMITMENT:
Denison is dedicated to creating employment opportunities for Indigenous individuals and residents of the communities in which we operate. We encourage Indigenous applicants and those from these communities to apply and to voluntarily provide relevant information in their application. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates.
At Denison, we place a high value on diversity of backgrounds and experience. We strive to create an inclusive workforce that reflects a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Our team members are empowered to excel based on their personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Reasonable accommodation during the hiring process is available upon request.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide on site leadership and supervision to camp and site operations personnel, including Site Services and Utilities Supervisors, Camp Leads, and Water Treatment personnel
- Oversight of operations contractors under the Camp Lead function, including ACLP (camp catering contract) and Athabasca Basin Security (security contract), ensuring contractual obligations, service standards, and safety requirements are met
- Coordinate with the Site Services and Utilities Supervisor on maintenance contractor oversight, including Accurate Industries, and support contractor performance management, work planning, and issue resolution as required
- Provide oversight of key camp assets and systems at the Williams Lake Camp Complex, including the fire detection and suppression system, propane distribution system, camp generators and electrical systems, potable water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, and Legacy Wheeler River Camp assets
- Manage the Phoenix Construction Camp, a 150-person temporary camp at the Phoenix Site, as a turnkey camp solution by administering the contract and contractor performance
- Oversee the management of the 30-person temporary camp for Gryphon as a turnkey camp solution, ensuring the camp contractor is responsible for all operations, maintenance, and related services
- Oversee the refrigeration plant once operational, including monitoring performance, coordinating maintenance requirements, and ensuring safe and reliable operation
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements and promote a strong safety culture across all site operations and contractor activities
- Develop and implement operational procedures and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reliability of site and camp operations.
- Monitor camp and operational budgets, approve expenditures within authority, and identify opportunities for cost optimization
- Manage emergency preparedness plans related to camp operations, utilities, and critical systems, and participate in emergency response activities as required
You are an experienced operations leader with a strong background supporting remote site operations in the mining, operations, or resource sectors. You are comfortable leading diverse teams, managing contractors, and overseeing critical site infrastructure while maintaining a strong focus on safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Additional qualifications include:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant technical field; or college diploma or skilled tradesperson with relevant experience will be considered
- Minimum 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in site services, utilities, camp operations or remote workforce management, preferably within the mining, construction, or resource sectors
- Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience with camp utilities, including water treatment, wastewater treatment, electrical systems, propane systems, and critical camp infrastructure is considered an asset
- Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements, emergency response practices, and contractor oversight
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using operational or workforce management systems is considered an asset
All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Denison offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health and dental coverage, and a retirement savings plan.
OUR COMMITMENT:
Denison is dedicated to creating employment opportunities for Indigenous individuals and residents of the communities in which we operate. We encourage Indigenous applicants and those from these communities to apply and to voluntarily provide relevant information in their application. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates.
At Denison, we place a high value on diversity of backgrounds and experience. We strive to create an inclusive workforce that reflects a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Our team members are empowered to excel based on their personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Reasonable accommodation during the hiring process is available upon request.
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Responsibilities
Lead camp and site operations personnel and oversee contractors, service contracts, and critical infrastructure across remote camps and site facilities. Ensure safe, compliant, reliable operations while managing budgets, emergency preparedness, contractor performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Requires at least seven years of progressively responsible experience in site services, utilities, camp operations, or remote workforce management, preferably in mining, construction, or resource sectors. A bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant technical field is sought, though a college diploma or skilled trades background with relevant experience may also be considered; strong leadership, safety, contractor oversight, and communication skills are required.
Skills
- Site Operations Leadership
- Camp Operations
- Contractor Management
- Utilities Management
- Water Treatment
- Wastewater Treatment
- Electrical Systems
- Propane Systems
- Critical Infrastructure Oversight
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Emergency Preparedness
- Operational Planning
- Budget Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Stakeholder Management
- Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Health and Dental Coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
- Construction
- Energy
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Remote Site Operations
- Mining
- Site Services
- Utilities
- Camp Operations
- Contractor Oversight
- Contract Administration
- Water Treatment Plant
- Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Electrical Systems
- Propane Distribution
- Fire Detection and Suppression
- Camp Generators
- Refrigeration Plant
- Health and Safety
- Environmental Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Emergency Response
- Emergency Preparedness
- Operational Procedures
- Continuous Improvement
- Work Planning
- Performance Management
- Budget Management
- Cost Optimization
- Microsoft Office
- Workforce Management Systems