Posted 2 months ago
Operations Manager, Oilsands
@ Dexterra
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Dexterra is hiring an Operations Manager for its oilsands lodge operations, reporting to the District Manager. The role leads field-based Lodge Managers, drives operational improvements in safety, quality, customer service and finance, and is accountable for cost control, EBITDA and customer ratings. About 80% of the work is in the field with some weekends, and 20% is hybrid.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of field-based Lodge Managers
- Drive operational improvements in safety, quality and customer service
- Set financial targets and improve location profitability
- Ensure compliance with employment standards, health and safety and WHMIS
- Manage performance and development of the hospitality operations team
Requirements summary:
- Safety-first attitude required
- Minimum 8 years of operations management experience
- Proven leadership and people management skills
- Willing to work in the field about 80% of the time, including some weekends
- Post-secondary education in management or business considered an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Management experience | 8+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | weekends |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | WHMIS |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Management, Business |
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Dexterra
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Full company description
Dexterra Group is a publicly listed corporation (TSX:DXT) delivering a range of support services for the creation, management, and operation of infrastructure across Canada. Powered by people, we bring best-in-class regional expertise to every challenge and deliver innovative solutions, giving clients confidence in their day-to-day operations. Our activities include a comprehensive range of facilities management services, industry-leading workforce accommodation solutions and other support services for diverse clients in the public and private sectors.
- LinkedIn followers
- 42,136
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,754
- Reported office locations
- 5925 Airport Rd, Suite 1000, Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1W1, CA
- Suite 900, 240-4th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P4H4, CA
- 5285 Shawnee Rd, Suite 510, Alexandria, Virginia 22312, US
- Business categories
- Hospitality
- Infrastructure
- Oil and Gas
- Energy
- Food and Beverage
- Facility Management
- Events
- Other recorded names
- Dexterra
- Dexterra Group
- Specialties
- remote hospitality services
- integrated facility management
- and infrastructure support services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 360,198,600
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Dexterra Group is a publicly listed corporation (TSX:DXT) delivering a range of support services for the creation, management, and operation of infrastructure across Canada. Powered by people, we bring best-in-class regional expertise to every challenge and deliver innovative solutions, giving clients confidence in their day-to-day operations. Our activities include a comprehensive range of facilities management…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Facilities Services |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Mississauga, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | remote hospitality servicesintegrated facility managementand infrastructure support services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 405 |
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Company Description
WHO ARE WE?
Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. And, that’s something we’re truly proud of. Work That Matters, People Who Care.
Job Description
WHAT'S THE JOB?
Reporting to the District Manager of the Oilsands, the Operations Manager, Oilsands is responsible for overseeing the Lodge Management team to ensure efficiency and effectiveness and execute the strategic vision of the Senior Leadership Team. This is a majority field-based role, with approximately 80% of time spent in the field and 20% hybrid. The nature of field operations requires availability on some weekends to meet client and business requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
This role performs some or all of the following duties:
- Lead a team of field-based Lodge Managers to ensure compliance with proper operation procedures and guidelines.
- Strengthen Dexterra Partnerships’ operational processes to build highly efficient and effective operations.
- Liaise with senior leadership and ensure the consistent implementation of both tactical and strategic initiatives to all field operation teams within your span of control.
- Provide leadership of the field operations team ensuring effective performance management and continued development.
- Lead the implementation of operational improvements in the areas of safety, quality, customer service, finance, and employee performance.
- Communicate and share company standards and available resources that assist facility operations.
- Identify gaps and opportunities and determine root causes in operating standards and overall guest satisfaction.
- Establish clear business goals and financial targets with the Manager of each location.
- Identify opportunities and best practices to improve profitability of locations.
- Ensure compliance with employment standards, human rights, health and safety, and WHMIS within your span of control.
- Accountable for key financial and performance measures including cost control, EBITDA, and customer ratings scores.
- Assist in effectively and efficiently managing the development of the Hospitality Operations team to promote high quality customer service and satisfaction.
- Other related duties are incidental to the work described herein.
Qualifications
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- A “safety above all else” attitude is required.
- Proven leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and think outside the box.
- Minimum of 8 years of operations management experience.
- Post-secondary education in management or a business-related degree/diploma considered an asset.
- Experience in multi-unit management, hospitality industry, and/or oil and gas industry is an asset.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, highly challenging, and change-oriented environment.
- Willingness and ability to work in the field approximately 80% of the time, including some weekends as required by client and business needs.
Additional Information
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Be part of an industry that's more important than ever!
- Employee Referral Program!
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
- Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.
Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.
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