Manager Of Operations Jobs

Dawson Road Maintenance // Are you looking for a chance to be part of something big, something meaningful, something important? How about keeping our vital transportation infrastructure — our necessary roads, highways and bridges — safe for B.C. families and businesses!

Dawson Road Maintenance operates a diverse fleet of specialized equipment using the latest in technology, including GPS-tracking backed by real-time weather forecasts. From winter snow to avalanches, mud slides or washouts, we work hard to make sure our highways are open and safe for the travelling public.

In this role you will be a valued member of Dawson Road Maintenance, working as the Manager, Operations, reporting to the Division Manager of Operations. This role provides management of the service provisions for the Dawson Road Maintenance service area assignment. The incumbent exercises strong people management skills along with detailed planning and organizational expertise to consistently deliver against company objectives. Your base location will be Fort St. John, BC and may require some travel throughout our great province.

What Success Looks Like

• Approve and monitor project schedules and budgets while ensuring that all resources necessary for project completion
• Ensure all employee concerns, including grievance process, are addressed in a timely manner
• Manage operation crew members to comply with MoTI Maintenance Specifications and the Contract Agreement, CVSE requirements, QMS Manual and procedures and general specifications for highway construction
• Collaboratively negotiate contracts with suppliers, sub-contractors, agencies or other third-party provider of resources, equipment or labour
• Prioritize coaching and guiding all team members, including the Superintendents, Roads
• Manage the efficient use of resources, materials and labour necessary to complete various projects in a timely manner
• Partner with Director of Health & Safety to ensure all Worksafe BC regulations and requirements are consistently followed and ensure proper procedures are carried out according to the Company’s Safety Program
• Provide crew direction on all emergencies, washouts, slides, structure damage, avalanches, and other severe weather events
• Promote and advocate quality achievements and performance improvements across the company
• Provide guidance on project concerns such as bad weather, scheduling conflicts, quality control issues, labour issues, as well as contractor and/or client concerns
• Management representative in collective agreement bargaining, grievances, mediation and arbitration to proactively resolving employee issues
• Determine staffing requirements and participate in interviews, hiring, and onboarding new employees

What You Bring

• Experience with ISO Compliance and/or other continuous improvement principles
• Understanding of road maintenance, equipment and construction industry
• Post-secondary in a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and related industry experience
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Effective management skills, with a strong focus on operations and business processes
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory role
• Experience in road and bridge maintenance within the construction industry an asset
• Knowledge of Ministry of Transportation legislation, standards and processes for road maintenance
• Experience in collective bargaining labour agreements

Benefits

Looking to be a key member of a well-established family-owned company? Our core values include: People First, Integrity, Respect and Excellence and as such we are committed to providing an environment that supports the growth and effectiveness of our employees and the organization. You will work for a company that offers an excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits, as well as learning and long-term advancement opportunities.

The Dawson Group is expanding our reach and need people like you to join us on our journey, and to help us continue safely connecting our communities.

Apply now to start the conversation!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview