Operations Leader - Red Deer, Canada - McElhanney Ltd.

McElhanney Ltd.

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Red Deer, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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About McElhanney

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services.

As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company.

At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities.

Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

About the Opportunity:

McElhanney's Red Deer branch is focused on providing Line-Locating services for our Alberta One Call and Ground Disturbance Clients. The team consists of 55 people split between the field and office.

Our client base is heavily focused on the oil and gas industry with a mix of large and small producers and operators, many of whom have worked with us for more than 30 years.

As the Operations Leader leading one of the largest line-locating firms in Alberta, you will support the growth and diversification of our work.

You will lead the team to continue to optimize our service delivery.

You will execute strategic objectives and meet Key Performance Indicators across McElhanney's four cornerstones of People & Communities, Clients & Partners, Processes & Technology, and Financial Metrics.

To accomplish this, you will be the leader in cultivating a positive work culture, have an unmatched drive for success, and be passionate about your role as a catalyst for excellence in the branch, in the region and in the company.

Your vision will be instrumental in empowering our employees to reach their full potential, achieve professional growth, and contribute effectively to our collective success.

Your focus on empowering individuals and teams will be pivotal in driving our organization's success and ensuring that everyone has the tools and support they need to excel.

Additionally, we are looking for someone with strong business acumen who can align people strategies with our overall business goals, driving innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth.

If you are passionate about building high-performing teams, nurturing talent, and creating a culture of continuous improvement, we invite you to join us in this exciting journey of transformation and success.

At McElhanney, we care; about each other, our clients, and our communities. We are driven by our grit, passion, and perseverance and we rally behind safety, respect, and inclusion for all.

With our core values acting as our guiding principles in every decision that we make, our executive leaders show up each day to lead our firm with purpose driven direction, and our people with support and care.

Who we are, and how we act matters to us.

We know that women are under-represented in the engineering profession, in Canada and elsewhere, and we are committed to ensuring McElhanney recognizes the contribution women can make in leadership roles.

What You'll Be Doing:

Set strategic direction for the Branch and collaborate with other Branch Managers for regional and corporate strategy development.
Continue to implement operational improvements in the branch.
Identify and implement highvalue cross selling opportunities.
Identify and pursue innovative business opportunities and broaden our company impact. Assist with proposal writing, engage in industry and professional association events as a McElhanney ambassador.
Grow your career and leadership capability through development, mentoring and engaging work. Collaborate with colleagues across the Company doing great work with great clients
Establish effective workforce plans, including monitoring and elevating staff potential & performance, recruiting new members, managing performance, and developing employees.
Take care of your people. Grow and advance the careers of team members. Foster an engaged workplace culture.
Manage branch financials such as annual budgets, KPIs, quarterly forecasting, and accounting oversight (invoicing and collections) Lead branch operations such as workload management, safety, and quality management
Thrive in a community of high caliber staff who share a common Purpose to Amaze our clients, Care for our communities, Empower our people and who live by these values:
We care about each other, our clients, and our communities.
We are driven by our grit, passion, and perseverance.
We rally behind safety and respect for all.
We Own it.

What You'll Bring:

Strong commitment to fostering our culture of safety, respect, and inclusion.
10+ years' experience leading and growing a business or business unit, responsible for P&L, and the growth and development of people.
Demonstrated ability to provide effective coaching, mentorship, and