Paint Operations Manager, Empire Envelope

Location: #1, 2315 – 30th Avenue NE, Calgary

Expected starting pay for candidates meeting posted requirements: $96,600 - $108,630 annually.
Decisions about starting pay are based on demonstrated and relevant experience, knowledge, skill, and proficiency in relation to posted job qualifications and requirements. 

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including RRSP matching.
• The opportunity to contribute to a growing organization with a strong reputation for excellence.
• A professional and collaborative work environment.

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Paint Operations Manager to join Empire Envelope in Calgary, AB. You will be responsible to oversee the painting division's operations, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. The Paint Operations Manager role involves team leadership, process optimization, safety compliance, and financial management while fostering client relationships and driving business growth. strong leadership and industry expertise.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing daily operations of the paint division to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Developing and implementing operational procedures to improve productivity and workflow.
• Monitoring project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Communicating with General Manager especially as it pertains to SupplyPro and on-site questions.
• Leading the Paint Site Supervisors, which includes aligning processes and procedures.
• Ensuring internal team maintains jobs notes and dates in JS, while also mentoring peers.
• Managing, mentoring, and training the paint division team, including supervisors and painters.
• Conducting performance evaluations and set clear goals for team members.
• Addressing and resolving any painting-related issues or deficiencies.
• Approving purchases of materials and equipment for painting projects.
• Upholding and protecting the high-quality standards of Empire Drywall Ltd. and ensuring that all work performed meets or exceeds these standards.
• Supporting business growth by identifying new opportunities and market trends.
• Representing Empire Envelope when dealing with builders, homeowners, and trades.
• Providing feedback to direct manager regarding our work, our trades, trade damage, site conditions, builder issues, etc.
• Maintaining weekly vehicle inspections, general vehicle cleanliness and maintenance, and reporting any vehicle concerns to your direct manager immediately upon notice.
• Ensuring hazard assessments are filled out and proper PPE is worn. Reporting any safety concerns to direct manager and / or safety department. 

 As our ideal candidate, you are… 

• A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation as well as write and present in a persuasive and influencing manner. 
• An active listener; you seek to understand and listen to others in a non-judgmental way.
• Mindful; you respect diversity and deal with sensitive situations using high degree of integrity.
• Excellent service oriented; you handle relations with customers, internal and external parties with tact and diplomacy.
• A creative problem solver; you think outside the box for solutions without fear of failure.
• A leader; you develop or improve the skills of others through effective coaching and guidance. 

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in painting or general construction.
• At least 1 year of previous experience in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. 
• Strong organizational habits with experience in personnel management.
• Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint) and SupplyPro or similar.

What We Value 

• Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
• Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals. 
• Cooperating with team members in an open, positive and respectful manner.
• Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions and actions.
• Consistently meeting customer expectations.
• Staying current on technical job skills.

Work Conditions

You primarily work in an office setting during regular business hours, with frequent travel to site required. Overtime may occasionally be required

About Us

Empire Envelope Ltd, an established business unit of Qualico, is committed to satisfying customers throughout Alberta as we have been doing already for over 50 years. With operations in Edmonton and Calgary, we service all residential and commercial needs. 

Our team is dedicated to being an industry leader and to building long-lasting relationships with customers and their people. We seek to deliver exceptional service, on time and of the highest quality to all our customers. To learn more, click here.

Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. 

Candidates being considered will be contacted. We thank you for your interest. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on job opportunities and to find out why we have the best reason to come to work every day.

Closing date: December 23, 2025

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