Director of Operations
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 5+ years of progressive field operations experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Our client is seeking a Director of Operations to lead field operations across Canada, with responsibility for team performance, asset readiness, service delivery, and operational efficiency. This hands-on leadership role works closely with logistics, engineering, finance, and commercial teams to align resources with customer needs and ensure safe, reliable field execution. The ideal candidate will bring strong field operations experience, proven leadership skills, and a practical approach to continuous improvement.
Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To
Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta's best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more.
Accounting & Finance - Engineering, Sales & Operations - HR & Office Support - Technology - Contingent Workforce - Executive Search
Contact us today - Your Search Partner - www.recruitmentpartners.ca
Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To
- Lead field operations teams across Canadian locations to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient service
- Oversee asset utilization, deployment, and equipment readiness in line with customer demand
- Coordinate scheduling, dispatch, and resource allocation across field operations
- Ensure preventative maintenance and repair programs are completed effectively and on schedule
- Monitor operational costs, service performance, and productivity while identifying opportunities for improvement
- Champion safety programs and ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements
- Build and develop field teams through coaching, training, and clear performance expectations
- Partner with internal teams to align equipment availability, mobilization, and customer service requirements
- Maintain accurate work orders, field documentation, and operational reporting
- Provide hands-on field support when required to maintain service continuity
- 5+ years of progressive field operations experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities
- Experience managing field service teams, equipment, and safety programs
- Background in oil and gas, power generation, industrial equipment, or a related industry considered an asset
- Strong operational planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Experience with asset tracking, fleet management, or maintenance programs considered an asset
- Strong understanding of Canadian safety and regulatory requirements
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Post-secondary education in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
- Ability to work in field and site environments and travel approximately 25-30% as required
Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta's best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more.
Accounting & Finance - Engineering, Sales & Operations - HR & Office Support - Technology - Contingent Workforce - Executive Search
Contact us today - Your Search Partner - www.recruitmentpartners.ca
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead field operations teams across Canadian locations, ensuring safe and reliable service, effective asset deployment, equipment readiness, and efficient scheduling. Monitor costs and performance, maintain safety and compliance programs, develop field teams, coordinate with internal partners, and provide hands-on field support as needed.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of progressive field operations experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities, and experience managing field service teams, equipment, and safety programs. Strong planning, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills are expected; post-secondary education in engineering, operations management, or a related field is preferred, and travel of approximately 25–30% is required.
Skills
- Field Operations Leadership
- Team Performance Management
- Asset Utilization
- Equipment Readiness
- Scheduling and Dispatch
- Resource Allocation
- Preventative Maintenance
- Operational Cost Management
- Service Performance Monitoring
- Continuous Improvement
- Safety Program Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Team Coaching and Development
- Fleet Management
- Operational Planning
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Hiring contact
Jason Dick
Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Logistics
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Field Operations
- Asset Utilization
- Equipment Deployment
- Equipment Readiness
- Scheduling
- Dispatch
- Resource Allocation
- Preventative Maintenance
- Repair Programs
- Operational Costs
- Service Performance
- Productivity
- Continuous Improvement
- Safety Programs
- Regulatory Compliance
- Field Service Teams
- Asset Tracking
- Fleet Management
- Work Orders
- Operational Reporting
- Oil and Gas
- Power Generation
- Industrial Equipment
- Canadian Safety Requirements
- Customer Service
- Field Operations Management