Operations Leader, Canmore

The Opportunity: We are excited to announce an opportunity for the Operations Leader position in our Canmore business center. This opportunity is part of our succession planning efforts, prompted by the promotion of the Operations Leader to a senior leadership role as the Regional Vice President of our Prairies South region. Reporting to the Regional Vice President Prairies South, the successful candidate will ideally be based out of our Canmore office. 

To fill this role, we are seeking a leader with strong business and financial acumen, decision-making, and people leadership skills and a track record of managing diverse, multi-disciplinary teams and well connected within the regional market and the surrounding areas. In particular, we are looking for someone who is excited by the prospect of implementing their own independent strategies for development, while at the same time enjoying the benefits of support and collaboration from a larger organization.

As Operations Leader, you will be a key figure in motivating a high-performing team of multidisciplinary consulting professionals and exploring new ways to expand our niche services across Western Canada. Building on our strong reputation as the “go-to” local consultant, the successful candidate will be deeply immersed in this small mountain community, gaining a thorough understanding of the day-to-day local issues and dynamics. You will execute strategic objectives and meet Key Performance Indicators across McElhanney’s four cornerstones of People & Communities, Clients & Partners, Processes & Technology, and Financial. To accomplish this, you will be the leader in cultivating a positive work culture, have an unmatched drive for success, and be passionate about your role as a catalyst for operational excellence at the business center, in the region and in the company.

At McElhanney, we care; about each other, our clients, and our communities. We are driven by our grit, passion, and perseverance. We rally behind safety and respect for all, and we own it. With our core values acting as our guiding principles in every decision that we make, our executive leaders show up each day to lead our firm with purpose driven direction, and our people with support and care.

Who we are, and how we act matters to us. We know that women are under-represented in the engineering profession, in Canada and elsewhere, and we are committed to ensuring McElhanney recognizes the contribution women can make in leadership roles.

** Deadline to apply: October 4, 2024, 9:59pm MT 

Background: McElhanney’s Canmore office is comprised of 4 divisions with highly experienced and dedicated multi-disciplinary professionals offering civil engineering, mechanical (ropeway) engineering, geomatics and trails design.  
The team consists of nearly 40 professionals delivering local land development and municipal projects, as well as servicing ski areas, trails groups and other recreational ventures across Western Canada and beyond. We are a tight-knit group who work well together and like to have fun in the outdoor playground of the Rocky Mountains surrounding Canmore.

Key Responsibilities: Working closely with our Regional Vice President Prairies South, Regional Operational Leaders, and Discipline Leaders, you will lead and develop our Canmore branch strategy in continuing to serve our existing client base, while growing our market share in niche services across Western Canada. As a leader you know that people are the key to our success at every level. As a strategic partner you seek ways in which McElhanney can scale their niche service offerings to existing local clients that compliment McElhanney’s business portfolio. As an achiever you are known as a business leader who motivates their team to gets things and reach financial targets.

• Set strategic direction for the business center and collaborate with RVP and other regional leaders for regional and corporate strategy development.
• Continue to implement operational improvements at the business center level.  
• Identify and implement high-value cross selling opportunities.
• Identify and pursue innovative business opportunities and broaden our company impact.  Assist with proposal writing, engage in industry and professional association events as a McElhanney ambassador.
• Grow your career and leadership capability through development, mentoring and engaging work.  Collaborate with colleagues across the Company doing great work with great clients
• Establish effective workforce plans, including monitoring and elevating staff potential & performance, recruiting new members, managing performance, and developing employees.  
• Take care of your people.  Grow and advance the careers of team members.  Foster an engaged workplace culture.
• Manage branch financials such as annual budgets, KPIs, quarterly forecasting, and accounting oversight (invoicing and collections) Lead branch operations such as workload management, safety, and quality management
• Thrive in a community of high caliber staff who share a common Purpose to Amaze our clients, Care for our communities, Empower our people and who live by these values:

• • We care about each other, our clients, and our communities.
  • We are driven by our grit, passion, and perseverance.
  • We rally behind safety and respect for all.
  • We Own it

Qualifications: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field. A professional accreditation in a field applicable to our business (engineering, geomatics, etc).
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years’ experience in consulting with 5+ years of leadership experience of diverse multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of the local market. 

Skills & Attributes for success:

• Strong people leadership and team management abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Proactive attitude and determination to achieve success in business.
• Understand how consulting companies operate, generate revenue, and dynamics of the industry.
• Understand business issues, adapt, and remain nimble during periods of change.
• A proven track record of business development and fostering long-term client relationships particularly entering new markets, gaining new clients, and/or providing new services.

What Can We Offer You? The salary range for this position is $140,000 to $200,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate

• In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:
• Opportunity for the right candidate to become a shareholder in an employee-owned company.
• Flexible work hours to accommodate your lifestyle.
• Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching.
• Relocation assistance if applicable.
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave top-up.
• Participation in our generous Performance Bonus Plan.
• Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone.
• Continuous support for your professional development and growth .

Application Instructions: Please include the following in your application:

1. An updated resume that is relevant to the position.
2. A cover letter that includes:
   • Your motivation for applying for this position, highlighting what specifically attracts you to the role.
   • Explain how your unique blend of skills and experiences would enable you to make a significant impact as both a people leader and a business leader at McElhanney.

This role is designated as a safety sensitive position and completion of a pre-employment drug & alcohol testing is required. 

** Deadline to apply: October 4, 2024, 9:59pm MT