Lead operations for the Morwick G360 Groundwater Research Institute, coordinating administration, human resources, and compliance across research environments. This temporary full time role is based at the University of Guelph.

As Operations Manager, you will coordinate day-to-day activities across research, teaching, laboratory, and field settings. The position requires operational leadership, HR practices, health and safety compliance, and process improvement. You will serve as a liaison for faculty, researchers, staff, students, university departments, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

Develop operational procedures, systems, and organizational best practices

Oversee facilities, procurement planning, inventory tracking, and logistics

Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee lifecycle processes

Manage health, safety, risk,



and workplace compliance activities

Support strategic planning, communications, reporting, and process improvements

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and relevant experience

Approximately five or more years of progressively responsible experience

Experience coordinating operations, facilities, staffing, and workflows

Knowledge of human resources practices and employment standards

Advanced Microsoft Office, Excel, database, and scheduling proficiency

Apply operational leadership, HR expertise, and compliance knowledge while supporting the University of Guelph’s groundwater research community.

📌 Operations ManagerInstitute (Courtice)
🏢 University of Guelph
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