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 environment 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 (Kingston)
🏢 Safety First Contracting
📍 Kingston