Travel Manager Reporting to the Senior Director, Supply Chain Management, the Travel Manager is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and ongoing management of the company’s national travel program. This role ensures a cost-effective, efficient, and compliant travel experience for employees while maintaining alignment with corporate objectives, governance requirements, and duty of care standards. Operating within a large, publicly traded environment, the Travel Manager collaborates cross-functionally with Finance, Procurement, HR, Risk, and Executive Leadership to optimize travel spend, drive vendor performance, and enhance the employee travel experience across multiple regions.

This position is primarily based in Calgary and will require travel to support the program as required.

What You Will Be Working

On - Travel Program Strategy & Governance

Develop and execute a scalable, global travel strategy aligned with organizational goals and cost management targets

Establish and maintain corporate travel policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory, audit, and internal governance standards

Monitor and enforce travel policy adherence across all business units

- Vendor & Supplier Management

Lead sourcing, negotiation, and management of travel-related vendors, including airlines, hotels, car rental agencies, and travel management companies (TMCs)

Establish service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure vendor performance

Conduct regular business reviews to ensure quality, cost savings, and service delivery optimization

- Cost Management & Reporting





Manage the corporate travel budget and identify opportunities for cost optimization and savings

Analyze travel spend data, trends, and forecasting to support financial planning and decision-making

Prepare executive-level reporting and dashboards on travel program performance, savings, and compliance

- Technology & Systems Management

Oversee travel booking platforms and expense management systems (e.g., Concur, Workday, or equivalent)

Drive system enhancements and integrations to improve user experience and reporting capabilities

Ensure data integrity and accuracy across travel and expense systems

- Employee Experience & Support

Enhance the end-to-end travel experience by improving booking processes, communication, and support services

Partner with HR and Communications to provide guidance, training, and updates on travel programs

Address escalated travel issues and ensure timely resolution

- Risk Management & Duty of Care

Implement and maintain travel risk management protocols, including traveler tracking and emergency response procedures

Collaborate with Security and Risk teams to ensure employee safety during travel

Monitor geopolitical, health, and environmental risks that may impact travel





- Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner with senior leaders, business units, and functional teams to align travel programs with operational needs

Act as the primary point of contact for all corporate travel matters internally and externally What We Are Looking For - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field

- 7–10+ years of experience in corporate travel management, procurement, or a related function
- Experience within a large, complex, or publicly traded organization strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience managing global or multi-regional travel programs
- Proven track record of vendor negotiation and contract management Skills & Competencies - Solid financial acumen with experience managing budgets and analyzing spend data
- Advanced negotiation and supplier management skills
- Proficiency with travel and expense systems (e.g., SAP Concur, Workday, or equivalent)
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including executive-level reporting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to influence and drive change across a complex organization
- High attention to detail with strong governance and compliance focus Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Travel cost savings and budget adherence
- Policy compliance rates
- Vendor performance and SLA achievement
- Employee satisfaction with travel program
- System adoption and utilization rates
- Risk management effectiveness and incident response

📌 Travel & Mobility Manager (Calgary)
🏢 Bird Construction
📍 Calgary