Operations Manager - Edmonton, Canada - NAIT

NAIT

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

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NOTE:
This is a temporary opportunity with an anticipated end date of JAN 31, 2026 with the possibility of extension_
Led by Dr.

Paolo Mussone, Ovintiv Applied Research Chair in Energy, the Clean Technologies Team is an inclusive, diverse, highly multidisciplinary group of professionals and students with a broad range of industry and academic experience in environmental science, chemical engineering, applied chemistry, analytical chemistry, and industrial microbiology.

Key Responsibilities:

The Operations Manager's primary purpose is to break down barriers to the success of the technical and service delivery team so that they may focus on the job of better serving clients.

Directly responsible for coordinating and assisting centre staff and internal NAIT service providers with daytoday management of the Centre including: project delivery (with centre technical staff), financial management (with Project Support Office), health and safety, strategic humanasset management & decisionmaking, funderoutcome reporting.

Build strong, result-oriented teams and support direct reports in solution delivery, professional growth and development.

Secure and deploy resources effectively and efficiently.
Know the most efficient and effective processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement
Lead intercentre and departmental coordination and facilitate intracentre projectdriven collaborations.
Lead intercentre process alignment for the Clean Technologies Team.

Skills & Abilities:

Principles of financial management in the public sector and in the unique and evolving context of business requirements and processes of a postsecondary.
Effective listening to assure quality uptake of stakeholder ideas and positions.
Effective meeting management to assure all voices are heard, agenda items are gathered and addressed.
Conflict resolution to effectively address misunderstandings and disagreements.
Coaching to guide skill development in supervised staff.
Stress management to address and alleviate stress in others and in self.
Experience in business development is an asset

Qualifications:

Minimum:
Bachelor's Degree in a related technical field and a minimum of 5 years' experience in chemical engineering, environmental science, chemistry, analytical, chemistry, or polymer science

Recommended:
Significant experience (10+), and/or formal post-secondary training in business/management, or project management

Remuneration:
$85, $13,040.98 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Please submit a resume and Cover Letter to be considered for this opportunity.

About NAIT
At NAIT, people matter.

We're proud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 11 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

At NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff and industry clients and partners.

The NAIT culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity and accountability.

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada.

What we offer
We've created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.

Health and safety

NAIT continues to encourage everyone coming to our campuses to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to get their booster shots as soon as they are eligible.

Vaccination against COVID-19 remains the best way to prevent severe illness and death, and third doses can boost immunity to improve protection and limit spread.

Additional requirements
Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

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