Director of Operations

AB, Canada
Edmonton, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 10, 2026
Experience: 10+ years of leadership experience in transportation, logistics, fleet operations, or a related industry
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 3, 2026

Original job description

Our client is seeking a Director of Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership across complex, multi‑service operations within a transportation and service‑based environment. This role is responsible for overseeing multiple business units, leading operational strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing performance, and fostering a strong culture of safety and accountability. The ideal candidate will bring extensive leadership experience in transportation, logistics, or fleet‑based operations, along with strong operational, financial, and people management capabilities.

Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To

Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with organizational goals and growth plans
Lead and support multiple departmental managers across transportation, service, and operational functions
Monitor performance through KPIs, dashboards, and reporting, and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Oversee transportation operations to ensure service reliability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and operational standards
Optimize fleet utilization, maintenance programs, and service readiness
Oversee garage, maintenance, and repair operations, including preventive maintenance and turnaround times
Drive cost control across labour, parts, vendor management, and capital planning
Lead safety programs, including incident management, risk mitigation, and compliance with occupational health and safety standards
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance in partnership with finance leadership
Build, coach, and develop high‑performing leadership teams
Foster a strong culture focused on service excellence, safety, and continuous improvement
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, regulators, and external partners
Address escalated operational issues, incidents, and service challenges
Lead or support technology improvements, system optimization, and digital transformation initiatives

Your strengths include:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Transportation, or a related field
10+ years of leadership experience in transportation, logistics, fleet operations, or a related industry
Proven ability to lead multi‑department operations and large teams
Strong knowledge of transportation operations, fleet management, and regulatory compliance
Experience with safety programs, risk management, and incident response
Understanding of maintenance operations, including preventive maintenance and repair workflows
Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
Experience with operational systems, telematics, and data‑driven decision‑making
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Strategic mindset with the ability to balance high‑level planning and hands‑on execution
Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, complex operational environment

If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the “Apply” button to send your resume directly to Bobi-Jo Warner, Chris Feng or Jason Dick.

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.

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Responsibilities

Lead strategy and day-to-day operations across transportation, service, fleet, and maintenance functions, ensuring reliable service, regulatory compliance, safety, and strong performance. Manage budgets and costs, develop leadership teams, improve systems and processes, and maintain relationships with stakeholders and external partners.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Transportation, or a related field, plus 10 or more years of leadership experience in transportation, logistics, fleet operations, or a related industry. Candidates should bring expertise in fleet and maintenance operations, compliance and safety, financial management, operational systems and telematics, and leading large, multi-department teams.

Skills

Operational Strategy
Multi-Department Leadership
Transportation Operations
Fleet Management
Regulatory Compliance
Performance Management
Continuous Improvement
Safety Programs
Risk Management
Incident Response
Preventive Maintenance
Budgeting and Forecasting
Cost Control
Vendor Management
Telematics
Data-Driven Decision-Making

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Hiring contact

Bobi-Jo Warner

Keywords

Transportation Operations
Logistics
Fleet Management
Operational Strategy
Multi-Department Operations
Regulatory Compliance
Safety Programs
Occupational Health and Safety
Risk Mitigation
Incident Management
Key Performance Indicators
Dashboards
Continuous Improvement
Fleet Utilization
Preventive Maintenance
Repair Operations
Service Readiness
Cost Control
Vendor Management
Capital Planning
Budgeting
Forecasting
Financial Performance
Telematics
Operational Systems
Digital Transformation
Stakeholder Relations

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