Our client is seeking a Director of Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership across complex, multi-service operations within a transportation and service-based environment. This role is responsible for overseeing multiple business units, leading operational strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing performance, and fostering a strong culture of safety and accountability. The ideal candidate will bring extensive leadership experience in transportation, logistics, or fleet-based operations, along with strong operational, financial, and people management capabilities.

Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To

- Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with organizational goals and growth plans
- Lead and support multiple departmental managers across transportation, service, and operational functions
- Monitor performance through KPIs, dashboards, and reporting, and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Oversee transportation operations to ensure service reliability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and operational standards
- Optimize fleet utilization, maintenance programs, and service readiness
- Oversee garage, maintenance, and repair operations, including preventive maintenance and turnaround times
- Drive cost control across labour, parts, vendor management, and capital planning
- Lead safety programs, including incident management, risk mitigation, and compliance with occupational health and safety standards
- Support budgeting,



forecasting, and financial performance in partnership with finance leadership
- Build, coach, and develop high-­performing leadership teams
- Foster a strong culture focused on service excellence, safety, and continuous improvement
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, regulators, and external partners
- Address escalated operational issues, incidents, and service challenges
- Lead or support technology improvements, system optimization, and digital transformation initiatives

Your strengths include:

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Transportation, or a related field
- 10+ years of leadership experience in transportation, logistics, fleet operations, or a related industry
- Proven ability to lead multi‑department operations and large teams
- Strong knowledge of transportation operations, fleet management, and regulatory compliance
- Experience with safety programs, risk management, and incident response
- Understanding of maintenance operations, including preventive maintenance and repair workflows
- Robust financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
- Experience with operational systems, telematics, and data‑driven decision‑making
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Strategic mindset with the ability to balance high-­level planning and hands‑on execution
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, complex operational environment

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📌 Director of Operations (Edmonton)
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📍 Edmonton