Director, Operations Relationship Management
WHO WE ARE
As a recognized leader in emergency communications, E-Comm is an organization that provides the public and first responders with critical life-safety services in communities across Our people are passionate about their work and public safety. We operate two emergency communications centres - one located in Vancouver and one in Saanich. E-Comm also provides integrated police and fire call taking, and dispatch services to more than 70 police and fire departments, and owns / operates the largest multi-jurisdictional, tri-service wide-area radio network in We are proud to serve communities across this beautiful province through our four operational and administrative locations in Vancouver, Burnaby and Saanich. Learn more at At E-Comm 9-1-1, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the
many communities that we proudly serve.
OUR VALUES
RESPECT | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | SERVICE | COLLABORATION
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as the Director, Operations Relationship Management .This position offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of public safety communication services through strategic relationship management
In this role, you will be responsible for fostering strong and effective relationships with E-Comm’s clients and stakeholders within the Operations business line. You will design and implement strategies to boost collaboration and enhance operational efficiency, ensuring a strategic approach to managing contracts, including service delivery, performance accountability, funding, and related administrative matters. Collaborating closely with the Vice President, Operations, you will be instrumental in building partnerships that support the evolution of services and drive business growth.
Your primary focus will be on strategic collaboration with E-Comm’s police and fire dispatch contract partners, key downstream partners of E-Comm’s 9-1-1 services, and the 9-1-1 contract partners. You will also engage with elected and non-elected officials from municipal and regional district administrations, including municipal councils and police boards, as well as relevant BC RCMP representatives and provincial authorities such as the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. Additionally, you will interact with representatives of Indigenous communities, marginalized groups, and E-Comm’s corporate partners and vendors.
This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication and leadership abilities, along with a proven track record in building and managing relationships within a law enforcement or public safety environment.
- Preference will be given to candidates with senior-level experience in policing or first responder roles.
Key Responsibilities :
Lead and develop strategic liaisons with representatives of Operations client agencies, municipal and provincial government entities, and other relevant bodies, ensuring E-Comm is informed of current and emerging challenges and needs of its partners.Represent E-Comm’s operational constraints and principles to clients, partners, and stakeholders, facilitating transparent discussions that balance individual partner needs with E-Comm’s mission as a consolidated service provider.Collaborate with Executive members to develop and maintain strategic communications and relationships with Operations clients, partners, and stakeholders, aligning these with business objectives, service standards, and future growth opportunities.Champion E-Comm’s enhancements and transformational changes to service delivery, such as Next Generation 9-1-1, agency transitions, and technological advancements. Lead change management activities and relevant communications with clients and stakeholders related to operational projects and changes.Oversee overall relationship management and ensure customer satisfaction by addressing contractual requirements and feedback from Operations clients, partners, and stakeholders. Serve as a subject matter expert and support the incident management process in collaboration with Operations and Communications & Public Affairs when necessary.Maintain an inventory of Operations client contracts and agreements, developing a system for easy tracking and ensuring documents are current, amended, and revised as needed to protect E-Comm’s interests.Lead internal and external reporting efforts on E-Comm’s performance, proactively identifying and managing issues related to Operations service delivery.Develop and maintain sustainable reporting tools and structures for strategic business dialogues and information sharing with Operations client agencies and stakeholders. Define the operating information shared by E-Comm with these partners, including timing, frequency, and format.Ensure E-Comm’s economic viability in discussions with Operations clients, partners, and stakeholders by timely assessment and response to requests for service changes.WHAT YOU BRING :
Completion of a Bachelor degree and a post-graduate degree in disciplines relevant to the work and a minimum of ten years of related management experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experienceDriver’s License for the Province of British ColumbiaKnowledge and experience in applying strategic planning and quality assurance processes and techniquesKnowledge of client needs assessment methods and practices and performance gap identification and analysis techniques related to the work performedKnowledge of the organization and functions of E-Comm and its member and partner agenciesAbility to participate in the development of proposals and contractual agreements for potential clientsDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and to write and present reports to the executive, Board of Directors, senior public administrators, elected officials police / fire / ambulance chiefs and other senior community leadersAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts at senior levels, to consult and negotiate with internal and external clientsAbility to lead on the resolution of complex political and management issues and making recommendations related to strategic and policy issuesAvailability to travel throughout BC will be required (with the majority being in the lower mainland and south Vancouver Island).SECURITY REQUIREMENTS :
As a condition of employment at E-Comm, the required Police Security Clearance applicable to the position must be acquired and maintained. This is a process carried out by our law enforcement partner agencies, facilitated by E-Comm. The minimum residency in Canada to qualify for this position, as established by our law enforcement partner agencies, is 5 years.
To qualify for this process, a candidate may be either a Canadian Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen. We regret any candidates under Student, Visitor, or Work Visas are not eligible for consideration.
WHAT WE OFFER :
A dynamic and collaborative work environment where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact and advance your careerMeaningful work - work with a sense of purpose, supporting the public and first-respondersCompetitive salaryGenerous vacation allowanceEarned Time Off - eligibility to participate in our Accumulated Time-Off Program100% paid extended health and dental benefitsPension – employer matched contributions to Municipal Pension Plan, a defined benefits planVaccination Policy : E-Comm has a vaccination policy that is currently suspended. However, should the policy be reinstated, it will be a requirement for all current and future employees.
JOB DETAILS :
Number of positions : 1Job status : Regular Full-TimeHours of work : Monday to Friday, 40 hours per weekWage / Salary : M4 $133,000 to $183,000 depending on experienceEmployee Group : ManagementDepartment : OperationsLocation : Preference will be given to candidates in close proximity to our Lower Mainland or South Vancouver Island locationsCLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS : August 31st, 2024 @ class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height : normal;">We are committed to accommodating persons with disabilities during the recruitment process and we will provide reasonable accommodations as requested. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email
