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ClosedPosted 15 days ago

Director, Operations - Elk Valley

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$160,000 – $170,000 a year
Where
Elkford BC CA

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Company:

Finning Canada

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

At Finning, we're committed to delivering exceptional customer outcomes through safe, efficient, and high-performing operations. We are seeking a strategic and visible leader to join our team as Director, Elk Valley Operations, providing enterprise-wide leadership and accountability.

This leadership role will serve as the single point of contact for the site leadership team, driving collaboration across service, parts, supply chain, training, and operational functions to ensure seamless execution and long-term success. With accountability for salaried and hourly employees, this role requires a strong operational leader who can build high-performing teams, develop future leaders, strengthen customer partnerships, and deliver outstanding safety, financial, and operational results. The successful candidate will maintain a strong field presence, spending a minimum of three days per week at mine sites to support employees, customers, and business objectives.

We anticipate the base salary for this position will be between $160,000 - $170,000 yearly. Actual salary will be based on the candidate's experience. This role is also eligible for Regional Wage Allowance and Short Term Incentive Program.

Job Description:

What You'll Do

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for Finning's Elk Valley operations, ensuring alignment across service, parts, supply chain, training, and support functions to achieve business objectives.
  • Act as the primary relationship owner and trusted advisor for the customer site leadership team, driving operational excellence and contract execution.
  • Champion a culture of safety excellence by leading health and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and company requirements, and fostering an incident-free workplace.
  • Lead, coach, and develop leaders across the region while building a strong succession pipeline and creating opportunities for employee growth and career development.
  • Oversee regional financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, contract management, asset optimization, and delivery of revenue and profitability targets.
  • Drive continuous improvement through the review of key operational metrics related to safety, quality, customer experience, productivity, and cost management.
  • Partner with labour relations stakeholders to build and maintain positive relationships with unionized employees and union representatives.
  • Maintain a strong and visible presence at mine sites, strengthening customer relationships, supporting employees, and ensuring operational excellence across the region.

What You'll Bring

  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within mining, heavy equipment, industrial, or related operational environments, including experience leading leaders.
  • Demonstrated success managing large-scale operations with accountability for safety, financial performance, workforce planning, and customer outcomes.
  • Strong operational knowledge across service, parts, supply chain, maintenance, and support functions, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams toward common goals.
  • Proven experience managing customer contracts, executing operational commitments, and building trusted relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Exceptional leadership, coaching, and talent development capabilities with a track record of building engaged, high-performing teams.
  • Strong business and financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, performance management, and strategic planning.
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
  • Previous mining industry experience and knowledge of heavy equipment operations, safety management systems, labour relations, and operational best practices are considered strong assets.

What Does Finning Offer?

  • Comprehensive pension program with employer contributions
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan with company matching
  • Employer paid extended health, dental, and medical benefits available from day 1
  • This role is eligible for Finning’s Short Term Incentive Program
  • Competitive total rewards package designed to support your financial, physical, and personal well-being

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

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