Posted 2 months ago
Operations Manager
@ Mainroad
Cranbrook, British Columbia
Overview
Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting LP is hiring an Operations Manager in Cranbrook, reporting to the General Manager, to lead personnel toward profit and growth targets on highway maintenance contracts. The role oversees budgets, subcontracts, staff levels, facilities and MOTT client relations. The posting states full-time employment and a requirement of 7 to 10 years of management experience.
Responsibilities:
- Lead personnel to meet government and outside contract requirements
- Manage routine budgets and unit costing with corrective action plans
- Develop annual and seasonal plans and oversee subcontracts
- Build relationships with MOTT clients and review specifications for compliance
- Monitor facilities and participate in the safety committee
Requirements summary:
- 7 to 10 years of management experience, preferably in highway maintenance
- Degree or diploma in Engineering, Business Administration or Construction Management preferred
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
- Ability to interpret financial reports and reach budget targets
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience in a unionized environment is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-19
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-19
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Management experience | 7+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Business Administration, Construction Management |
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Mainroad
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Full company description
The Mainroad Group is a 100% Employee-owned Canadian company with a head office based in Surrey, British Columbia and branch offices located in Langley, Victoria, Nanaimo, Parksville, Cumberland, Cranbrook, Kelowna, Calgary, Red Deer and Ponoka. We are recognized as a leader in providing safe and reliable road maintenance, products and construction services for civil infrastructure works across Canada. Mainroad Group is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We welcome and respect people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. We are committed to creating a fair and equitable work environment where everyone can thrive and succeed.
- LinkedIn followers
- 3,239
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 242
- Reported office locations
- 17474 - 56th Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 1C3, CA
- 258 Industrial Road F, Cranbrook, BC V1C 6N8, CA
- 240045 Frontier Place SE, Rocky View, Alberta T1X 0N2, CA
- 1435 Springhill Road, Parksville, BC V9P 2T2, CA
- 3190 Royston Rd, Cumberland, British Columbia V0R 1S0, CA
- 7919 Quinton Drive, Red Deer, Alberta T4P 0V7, CA
- 10141 201 St, Langley, British Columbia V1M 3Y5, CA
- 17474 56th Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 1C3, CA
- 301 King Street, Cranbrook, BC V1C 4E2, CA
- 2895C Westshore Parkway, Victoria, BC V1C 4E2, CA
- 3190 Royston Rd, Courtenay, British Columbia V9N, CA
- 1435 Springhill Road, Parksville, BC V9P 2T2, CA
- 9688 190 St, Surrey, British Columbia V4N 3M9, CA
- 229 Carion Rd, Kelowna, British Columbia V4V 2K5, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Service Industry
- Civil Engineering
- Other recorded names
- Mainroad
- Mainroad Group
- Specialties
- road and bridge maintenance
- highway and bridge construction
- civil construction and commercial building
- demolition
- site related civil services
- electrical and electronic systems
- electronic tolling equipment
- EZ Street Asphalt
- electrical maintenance
- and traffic management
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
The Mainroad Group is a 100% Employee-owned Canadian company with a head office based in Surrey, British Columbia and branch offices located in Langley, Victoria, Nanaimo, Parksville, Cumberland, Cranbrook, Kelowna, Calgary, Red Deer and Ponoka. We are recognized as a leader in providing safe and reliable road maintenance, products and construction services for civil infrastructure works across Canada. Mainroad…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Surrey, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1988 |
| Specialties | road and bridge maintenancehighway and bridge constructioncivil construction and commercial buildingdemolitionsite related civil serviceselectrical and electronic systemselectronic tolling equipmentEZ Street Asphaltelectrical maintenanceand traffic management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 28 |
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An exciting opportunity exists at Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting LP for a self-motivated individual to join the team as our Operations Manager. This position provides leadership and direction to personnel with the goal of meeting the profit and growth objectives. This position is based out of our Cranbrook office and will report to the General Manager.
Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting has provided highway maintenance services for this area of the province since 2001. The western contract boundary is east of and generally parallel to the Kootenay Lake; southern is the US border; eastern is the Alberta border; and northern is to the roundabout at Radium Hot Springs. Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting’s office is located in Cranbrook, with four supporting maintenance yards in Sparwood, Fairmont, Elko and Yahk.
Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting LP is part of the Mainroad Group, which is an employee-owned company recognized as a leader in providing innovative, safe and reliable maintenance, products and construction services for civil infrastructure across Canada.
The successful candidate shall have the following qualifications:
• Completion of a degree or diploma in Engineering, Business Administration or Construction Management is highly preferred;
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in a management role in a relevant industry; high preference to highway maintenance;
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License;
• Management experience in a unionized environment with ability to interpret collective agreements is an asset;
• Ability to interpret financial reports, implementing budgets and reaching targets;
• Computer skills and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook);
• Ability to build relationships and interact with multiple clients, subcontractors, senior management, etc.
Job duties include, but are not limited to the following:
• Provides leadership and direction to personnel with the goal of meeting the job performance requirements of the government and outside work contracts obtained by the company;
• Develops and fosters positive relationships with the Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MOTT) clients;
• Continually review the MOTT Specifications with staff to ensure compliance;
• Develops and oversees annual and seasonal plans;
• Provides advice to managers within the organization of current issues and solutions;
• Reviews all subcontracts and renews those that are required;
• Receives, investigates and resolves customer and employee complaints;
• Submitting weekly schedules of contract work to the appropriate MOTT Ops Manager;
• Monitors routine budgets for government and outside contracts;
• Monitors unit costing and develops and implements corrective action plans;
• Monitors and adjust staff levels as required by the changing job conditions and workloads;
• Monitors the maintenance of all facilities, including owned and leased;
• Participates in the Safety Committee and promotes the company’s safety program.
If you’re excited to join our team, we invite you to apply by submitting your resume through this posting. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Mainroad Group is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We welcome and respect people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. We are committed to creating a fair and equitable work environment where everyone can thrive and succeed.
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