Operations Director

Netsanak Wekowaw is seeking an experienced and strategic Operations Director to lead our daily operations, HR management, and payroll administration. In this key leadership role, you will be instrumental in optimizing workflows, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a high-performing team culture to drive our company's continued growth.

If you are an agile leader with a strong blend of operational expertise, HR leadership, and financial oversight, we encourage you to apply.

This is a full-time position that can be based out of either Edmonton, AB or Wabasca, AB. Regular travel between both locations is required to effectively support on-site operations and maintain strong team alignment across regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations Leadership: Oversee and refine daily operational processes, company workflows, and resource allocation to ensure maximum efficiency.
• HR Management: Direct end-to-end HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, employee development, and positive employee relations.
• Payroll & Benefits Administration: Manage full-cycle payroll processing, tax deductions, benefits administration, and ensure flawless payroll accuracy.
• Compliance & Policy: Maintain comprehensive HR and operational records, update internal policies, and ensure strict adherence to all provincial and federal labor standards.
• Financial & Resource Planning: Support departmental budgeting, track operational performance metrics, and manage key vendor relationships.
• Team Development: Lead, mentor, and empower the operations team and management staff to maintain high performance and productivity.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources, or a closely related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of proven leadership experience in operations management, HR, or a combined leadership role.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of full-cycle payroll systems, benefits management, and employment legislation/standards.

Key Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Core Competencies

• Operations & Process Improvement
• HR & Employee Relations Management
• Payroll Administration & Compliance
• Strategic Leadership & Mentorship
• Budgeting & Project Management

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person