Operations Manager Vegetation & Labour Services

Operations Manager – Vegetation & Labour Services

Field‑active role visiting project sites, conducting operational audits, mentoring Project Managers, and building client trust.

Leadership & Team Management

• Coach and hold accountable 5 Project Managers across trim, mow, and labour services.
• Conduct weekly reviews of project status, safety metrics, resources, and client feedback.

Operations Across Provinces & Divisions

• Monitor job costing (labour, equipment, subcontractors).
• Support GM with field‑level cost data for contract negotiations and change orders.

Digital Transformation & Compliance

• Lead deployment of a tablet‑based field system across all divisions.
• Ensure ISNet is the single source of truth for training, certifications, and compliance.

Financial & Contract Performance

• Oversee vegetation management activities in SK & MB, including utility tree trimming, hazardous tree removal, mechanical ROW clearing, and mulching.

Client & External Relations

• Serve as senior operational escalation point for all clients.
• Conduct quarterly operational reviews with GM and key clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in utility vegetation management, industrial services, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing multi‑crew operations and multiple Project Managers.
• UVMA Certification or project management certification preferred.
• Post‑secondary degree.
• Willing to travel 25% across SK & MB, including remote locations (valid driver licence).

Training & Certification Management

• Ensure every worker has current, client‑approved certifications in ISNet before mobilisation.
• Work with Labour Services to schedule training, upload certs, and prevent expirations.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Operational leadership with clear expectations and accountability without micromanagement.
• Financial acumen: P&L, job cost reports, margin improvement.
• Logistics: willingness to travel.