Operations Coordinator

**Job Title: Operations Coordinator**

permanent

Department: Operations

Location: Calgary

Role Overview: Supports the operations team, engineering team and R&D team. Assists in the coordination, negotiation and management of vendor relationships, reports to the CEO & Operations Manager.

**Responsibilities**
- Assist in the development and maintenance of vendor relationships, coordinating across business units, and ensuring smooth operations of on site activities
- Identify and evaluate potential vendors based on their capabilities, pricing, and quality of products/services offered
- Maintain existing technical data base and strive for best manufacturing readiness practices: just-in-time delivery, check-list before work, six sigma
- Develop and manage vendor contracts, ensuring that they are aligned with our company's goals and standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that vendor activities are aligned with business objectives and operational requirements
- Identify issues and potential improvements in operational processes and general site operation
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for supporting the execution of projects
- Create and inventory system for shop team in Calgary and work to ensure team has necessary supplies for operations
- Assist with ordering tools and supplies needed for production and operations
- Support operations team with project planning, documentation, and communication of progress with the rest of the company
- Assist Operations Manager to help to ensure resource availability and allocation; act a liaison and support in the building out of a rounded operations team
- Generate reports, transcribe minutes from meetings, and create presentations as necessary
- Supports in the development and maintenance of documentation related to vendor management and operations support
- Contributes to a safe work environment, while maintaining high operating standards
- Travel within city limits or planning with logistic companies to deliver parts and other equipment as necessary for shop operations
- Supports routine meetings, and the aids in overseeing of task management and completion within the internal operations team associated consultants and contractors

**Qualifications**
- Preference for a Technical or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Construction Management or a related field. People without formal education, but who have work experience in this field will be considered as well
- At least 3 years of experience in vendor management and/or operations support
- Demonstrated experience in vendor management, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in a technical or manufacturing environment
- Excellent at dealings with vendors and external stakeholders, along with internal communication skills, written and verbal communication skills
- Preference for individuals with abilities to prepare and interpret manufacturing drawings, PFDs, P&IDs
- Key non-technical attributes we look for include self-awareness, ability to prioritize and delegate, and high performance in dynamically changing environments
- Has an eye for safety and preventative maintenance
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
- Proficiency in project management software and vendor management tools is a plus. Willingness to learn company systems is essential
- Passionate about working in a startup environment and willing to learn and adapt quickly

Language: English

**Compensation**
- Salary competitive
- Benefits include extended health benefits, paid parental leave, bereavement time, paid vacation and sick leave, health and life insurance, stock options
- Extensive training and development opportunities

**Application Instructions**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $55,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Stock options
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Procurement/Vendor Management/Operations Support: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver's License (required)

Work Location: In person