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 workplace. 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

Strong 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

📌 Director of Operations (Edmonton)
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📍 Edmonton