Operations Director - Canada

In office role

Office location: Harbour Centre 1560-555 West Hastings Street Vancouver, B.C. V6B 4N6

With our core values – People People People, Community Responsibility, Customer Focus, Excellence through Quality – we hope to empower our employees to achieve the mission of OOCL.

What is OOCL?

OOCL is one of the world's largest integrated international container transportation, logistics and subsidiary companies. As one of Hong Kong's most recognized global brands, OOCL provides customers with fully integrated logistics and containerized transportation services, with a network that encompasses Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa and Australasia.

The Canadian operations group is a critical department within the organization, responsible for managing all equipment and assets, coordinating their movement, ensuring safety and compliance, and driving efficiency and cost control. The department plays a key role in supporting the overall success and growth of the organization.

OOCL Benefits:

- RRSP Plan
- Paid Vacation Days
- Paid Sick days.
- Personal/Floating days off
- Medical, Dental, vision, and additional coverages
- Bi-Weekly pay
- Potential auto allowance

Job Responsibilities:

- Execute efficient, effective and the safe movement of laden and empty units within your region.
- Collaborate with other operational and functional teams to ensure optimal service levels for our customers.
- Maximize vendor performance and minimize cost impact to the regional level and overall operations.
- Develop and implement cost saving initiatives through route optimization, planning, vendor management and negotiations.
- Manage department performance and provide staff development and training to ensure organizational stability and growth.




- Oversee equipment control to ensure region is performing at or below KPI on inventory and dwells.
- Ensure staff is responsive and executing flow directions of empty repositioning.
- Represent OOCL and position company image appropriately.

Qualifications:

- 7+ years of Canada shipping/operations/transportation or similar experience
- 4+ years of people management experience

- Understanding of Canada government rules and regulations

Preferred Skills:

- Microsoft Office applications
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Management and leadership
- Communication skills
- Relationship and rapport building
- Ability to navigate all terminal, vendor, and transportation websites

The annualized base salary range for this position is $135,000 CAD to $150,000 CAD excluding fringe benefits. If hired at OOCL, the final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we also consider internal equity as part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. All full-time employees enjoy these outstanding benefits, while in a safe, friendly, clean, business casual office environment.

All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

OOCL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. OOCL does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. For more information, we encourage you to visit us at www.oocl.com.

📌 Director, Operations Canada (Central Vancouver)
🏢 OOCL CANADA
📍 Central Vancouver