ABOUT US

Safety First Contracting Limited dba AWP Safety is North America's leading traffic control specialist. Our team of 7,500+ professionals help secure 2,000 work zones every day - ensuring customer crews, drivers, and our teams get home safely. We protect those who operate, maintain, and upgrade infrastructure in the energy, broadband, and transportation sectors and provide traffic control for community events and parades.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Operations Manager will uphold the core values of Ownership, Trust, and Teamwork. This position will have a passion for safety and leading teams. The Operations Manager will support our EHS initiatives that protect employees, customers, and assets allowing all our team members to return home safely every day. This role is instrumental in achieving success through hard work, integrity, and developing yourself and others.

In order to function in this position candidate must be able to meet the following criteria, to include:

Direct leadership/supervision for 50+ Protectors (field-based crews)
Field Responsibilities include site visits, inspections, ensure safety, quality and training opportunities
Management Responsibilities include coaching, motivating, and development of team
Recruitment, onboarding, and training (full life cycle)
Address concerns promptly and efficiently while providing the highest level of customer service
Facilitate teambuilding efforts and regular communications with team members
Oversee operations,



prepare daily schedules and day to day operational requirements, oversee the maintenance of company assets
Planning traffic control staffing requirements, monitoring and evaluating customer requirements and coordinating service
Administrative requirements, organizing and maintaining office files, completing reports

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED completion required (University degree/post-secondary equivalent preferred)
1-2 years of supervisor experience and building teams with 20+ team members
Must be able to and enjoy connecting with field-level customers and contacts
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build and maintain working relationships with your team
Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office
Must adhere to and promote safe workplace practices
Valid drivers' license and ability to meet AWP Safety driver standards
Excels at operating in a fast-paced workplace with a commitment to get the job done

WHAT YOU WILL LOVE/PERKS

Company provided vehicle with fuel card for work purposes
Health/Dental benefits
RRSP program
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Career Growth
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Casual dress
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Vision care

Licence/Certification:
Nova Scotia Drivers License (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aylesford, NS

📌 Operations Manager (Aylesford)
🏢 Safety First Contracting
📍 Aylesford