Mainroad Mid-Island Contracting LP is seeking a self-motivated individual to join our team as Operations Manager. This role provides leadership and direction to our personnel, aiming to achieve our profit and growth objectives. The position is based in our Parksville office and reports directly to the General Manager.
About Mainroad Mid-Island Contracting LP: We are responsible for servicing the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s 10-year contract for Service Area 2. This area covers Central Vancouver Island, roughly between the communities of Chemainus (North Cowichan) and Bowser (Regional District of Nanaimo).
About the Mainroad Group: Mainroad Mid-Island Contracting LP is part of the Mainroad Group, an employee-owned company recognized as a leader in providing innovative, safe, and reliable maintenance, products, and construction services for civil infrastructure across Canada.
The successful candidate shall have the following qualifications:
- Completion of a degree or diploma in Engineering, Business Administration or Construction Management is highly preferred;
- Minimum 7-10 years of experience in a management role in a relevant industry; high preference to highway maintenance;
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License;
- Management experience in a unionized environment with ability to interpret collective agreements is an asset;
- Ability to interpret financial reports, implementing budgets and reaching targets;
- Computer skills and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook);
- Ability to build relationships and interact with multiple clients, subcontractors, senior management, etc.
Job duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Provides leadership and direction to personnel with the goal of meeting the job performance requirements of the government and outside work contracts obtained by the company;
- Develops and fosters positive relationships with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) clients;
- Continually review the MOTI Specifications with staff to ensure compliance and understanding;
- Develops and oversees annual and seasonal plans;
- Provides advice to managers within the organization of current issues and solutions;
- Reviews all subcontracts and renews those that are required;
- Receives, investigates and resolves customer and employee complaints;
- Submitting weekly schedules of contract work to the appropriate MOTI Ops Manager;
- Monitors routine budgets for government and outside contracts;
- Monitors unit costing and develops and implements corrective action plans where appropriate;
- Monitors and adjust staff levels as required by the changing job conditions and workloads;
- Monitors the maintenance of all facilities, including owned and leased;
- Participates in the Safety Committee and promotes the company’s safety program.
Interested applicants are asked to submit their cover letter and resume via this advertisement or by email at hr@mainroad.ca by October 18th at 4:00pm. Please note that only qualified shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Mainroad Group is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We welcome and respect people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. We are committed to creating a fair and equitable work environment where everyone can thrive and succeed.