Business ManagerDivision: Emil Anderson MaintenanceDepartment: EAM
- GeneralAbout Emil Anderson MaintenanceEmil Anderson Maintenance (EAM) is the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MoTT) highway and bridge maintenance contractor for three service areas in British Columbia: Service Area 7 (Fraser Valley), Service Area 20 (Robson), and Service Area 26 (Skeena).
For decades, EAM has delivered reliable road and bridge maintenance across urban and rural corridors. Our teams perform the full scope of highway maintenance activities, including vegetation control, drainage, sign and pavement repairs, concrete and wood bridge repair, gravel surface grading, anti‑icing, snow plowing, and incident and emergency response. Based out of regional offices and yards, our skilled year‑round workforce scales up during winter operations to meet seasonal demands and maintain prescribed response times on numbered routes.
We take pride in our people and in serving the Fraser Valley, Robson, and Skeena communities with diligent patrols, clear communication, and consistent quality. As part of the Emil Anderson Group, we pair deep local experience with the resources of a respected BC construction network to keep people and goods moving safely year‑round.
Our success is rooted in our Core Values: Safety, Leadership, Improvement, Commitment, and Excellence. Joining our team means working on landmark projects, learning from industry leaders, and advancing your career in a supportive, safety‑focused culture.
The OpportunityThe Business Manager is a key member of the leadership team and serves as a trusted advisor to the General Manager and operational leaders. This role provides the insight, analysis, and operational support needed to drive informed decision‑making, identify risks and opportunities, and enhance overall business performance.



Working collaboratively across operations, finance, equipment, safety, and corporate services, the Business Manager helps translate strategy into action and ensures the division has the systems, processes, and information required to achieve its objectives.
The successful candidate combines strategic thinking with a hands‑on approach. They are equally comfortable contributing at a leadership level and rolling up their sleeves to support the team and deliver results when needed. Strong technical capabilities are essential, including experience with advanced software platforms, business intelligence tools, data analytics, process automation, and emerging AI technologies. Above all, they are a trusted business partner who is committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and enabling teams to succeed safely and effectively.
This role is based full time in office in Chilliwack (preferred) or in Kelowna, with the requirement for regular travel to the different service areas. If you are a collaborative, results-oriented leader with solid business and technical acumen, and a passion for driving performance, innovation, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.
Your

Key Responsibilities
Business Leadership and Strategic Support
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the General Manager and operations leaders.
- Provide business insight, analysis, and operational support to support sound decision-making.




- Identify risks and opportunities and recommend actions to improve overall business performance.
- Help translate strategy into action and support the achievement of divisional objectives.
- Work collaboratively across operations, finance, equipment, safety, and corporate services.
Operational Excellence
- Ensure the division has the systems, processes, and information required to achieve its objectives.
- Support operational leaders through sound analysis and strong business acumen.
- Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence across the division.
- Take a hands‑on approach and work alongside teams to deliver results when required.
- Help teams succeed safely and effectively.
Technical Capability and Innovation
- Apply strong technical capabilities to everyday operations, utilizing advanced software platforms, business intelligence (BI) tools, and data analytics.
- Champion the adoption of automation and emerging AI technologies to modernize processes and enhance efficiency.
- Leverage technical expertise to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational effectiveness.
Leadership
- Act as a key member of the division leadership team.
- Build effective working relationships across functional areas to support divisional success.
- Report directly to the General Manager.
Your Qualifications & Skills
- 8+ years of experience in a leadership role in a highway maintenance, construction, transportation, or similar industrial service related industry.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to identify risks and opportunities and support sound decision‑making.
- Proven experience supporting operational leaders and driving business performance.
- Hands‑on leadership style with a will

📌 Business Manager (Chilliwack)
🏢 EMIL ANDERSON MAINTENANCE
📍 Chilliwack