Academic and Operations Officer

4 days ago

Castlegar, Canada The Sutherland Group of Companies Full time
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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

We are looking for a Director of Operations, based in either our Salmo or Nelson offices, to join our growing Sutherland Group team. The Director of Operations will coordinate the integrated operations of Sutherland Group companies, as a service to our clients, primarily on civil, marine, and road-building projects. This role will involve planning, directing, and coordinating operations in multiple areas as well as providing leadership, mentoring, and direction to managers to support the growth of the Sutherland Group. We put the happiness, success, and growth of our team members and community first. Join us in our commitment to elevate and innovate in the Forestry, Heavy Duty Repair, Transportation, Drilling & Blasting, and Marine Services industries.

POSITION BENEFITS

  • Opportunity to Lead operations while mentoring and developing your team by identifying training needs, facilitating growth opportunities and fostering a supportive environment that motivates individuals to excel and strengthens the Sutherland Group's industry leadership.
    • Pension Program with Sutherland Group matching contributions up to 100%, starting at 3%, increasing in graduated increments, and topping out at 5% after 8 years.
    • Health & Safety Policy & Programs.
    • Monitor and champion the safety performance within their portfolio and actively contribute to a “Safety First” culture.
    • Provide strategic direction, leadership, and mentorship to managers and the internal team, fostering a collaborative, supportive learning environment through training, feedback, and recognition to enhance skills and drive career development.
    • Oversee day-to-day operations, identifying opportunities for improvement, driving operational efficiency, and implementing financial and administrative controls.
    • Identify the training and development needs of leaders within the portfolio.
    • Ensure that departmental decisions and project plans such as those for staffing, development, organization, material efficiency, hardware acquisitions, and facilities are in line with the organization's business plan and vision.
    • Responsible for full-cycle RFP management.
    • Responsible for service expectations on projects under their supervision, which will include customer meetings and hitting identified targets.
    • Monitor revenues, budgets and equipment efficiency and provide weekly scorecard data for projects.
    • Collaborate with sales and marketing to drive business development.
    • Drive Accountability and Performance: Establish clear metrics, track goals, and empower the team to take ownership of projects, fostering a transparent and accountable culture.
    • Implementing policies and procedures as required.
    • Project management experience, coordinating multiple crews or contractors.
    • Proven contract administration and excellent attention to detail.
    • Experience managing projects in highly regulated industries (Fortis/Hydro).
    • Experience working within a CRM to manage project pipeline.
    • Process driven, with proven experience in technical writing, process, and procedure development.
    • Strong organizational, planning, and management skills.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, most importantly Word and Excel.
    • Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar.
    • Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, construction management, or similar.

      Visit our website to learn more about The Sutherland Group.

      A SUTHERLAND GROUP COMPANY

      The Sutherland Group of Companies is a specialized integrated network of heavy industry experts, with an offering that extends from equipment and logistics through to people and safety, in service of high-performing customers in the civil, forestry, transportation, and marine industries in search of complex supply chain solutions.

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