Director of Operations, Geotechnical and Pavements

Your mission

You will play an important role in a dynamic and passionate team, collaborating on a variety of projects of all sizes and scopes in the environment, renewable energies, hydroelectricity, transportation, materials, buildings and climate change markets. Boldness, innovation and collaboration are an integral part of our daily operations.

Englobe - Who we are

At Englobe, our rigor is matched by sincere care for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the environment. We are committed to making a real difference, one project at a time, and to having a positive, lasting impact. We approach our work with fresh perspectives, relying on collaboration and a diversity of voices. With an entrepreneurial spirit, we empower our customers and communities with boldness and optimism. We are determined to leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

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Your main responsibilities

• Apply and promote Englobe’s health and safety rules;
• Perform operations management of the business to achieve corporate objectives;
• Ensure the efficiency of the business with emphasis on quality, customer satisfaction and profitability of the projects, and management of human resources including employee engagement and utilization;
• Actively participate in meetings of the Operations Centre and communicate to the Operations Centre Team Leaders and Project Managers the objectives and challenges set by the company, the business unit and the Operations Centre;
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring and mobilize the group of team leaders, project managers and other business resources;
• Actively participate in the succession planning of the Geotechnical and Pavements business;
• Help manage the training plans and career development of employees within the Operations Centre;
• Develop budget guidelines of the department for the fiscal year and review the financial activities of the business according to the budget;
• Represent the company during meetings with clients and the various internal teams, in a multidisciplinary project context;
• Manage own portfolio of projects;
• Act as a senior professional in various projects;
• Actively engage in the organization and tracking of major projects in the service;
• Analyze project planning, optimal use of resources, and the identification of talent acquisition in collaboration with the team leaders and project managers;
• Plan, assign, coordinate and supervise work, projects and activities performed by the team. Work with project managers to ensure that projects are set-up and executed in full compliance with quality standards and regulations;
• Oversee client satisfaction and the establishment of long-term relationships;
  
• Promote and develop the local market to increase the business base in the area under his/her responsibility;
• Support the business development team in the efforts to increase market share on a local and national level.

What makes you unique

• University Degree in Civil Engineering; post-graduate degree would be considered an asset;

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in major technical and project management functions and business development;

• Experience in the engineering consulting and deep understanding of the Geotechnical, Materials and Pavements Engineering fields;

• Member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO);

• Experience in a management role, leadership, autonomy and ability to establish, maintain and promote positive working relations;

• Experience with developing yearly budgets and interpreting P&L statements would be considered an asset;

• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills;

• Proficient in Microsoft Office;

• Possession of or eligibility to obtain security clearance required;

• Demonstrated sensitivity and consideration for occupational health and safety.

What makes Englobe unique

At Englobe, you'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects of every size and scope. You'll work in an organization that values you and your experience, and allows you to grow. From day one, you'll enjoy the following benefits:

• Real flexibility;
• Multiple opportunities for professional growth, mentoring and skills development;
• Access to a free telehealth service;
• Flexible schedules and the ability to compress your work hours;
• A flexible, hybrid work arrangement;
• A full range of benefits (including cost-sharing group insurance and a group RRSP);
• A confidential employee assistance program for you and your family.

The salary range for this position is $130,113 to $170,773 CAD base per annum, based on the responsibilities of the role, internal equity, and current market benchmarks. The final offer will be determined based on a combination of factors, including the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, their positioning within our internal compensation structure, and relevant geographic cost-of-living considerations, where applicable. This range represents a realistic and good-faith estimate of the compensation we expect to offer for this role.

Compensation may also include a comprehensive benefits package, performance incentives, or bonus eligibility depending on role level and business unit. We aim to foster transparency, respect candidate time and ensure equitable compensation aligned with our company values.

Artificial intelligence tools may be used in the screening or selection of applications for this role.

What our employees say about us

Since joining Englobe, I've felt perfectly integrated. The company offers a welcoming, collaborative working environment conducive to professional fulfillment. What has particularly impressed me is the culture of knowledge sharing and mutual support between colleagues, which enables rapid growth within the team. -Geotechnical Project Manager

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