Opportunities at Candesco

Operations Manager

Postion Description

Candesco is looking for a dynamic, self-motivating individual to oversee, maintain and continually improve the business processes related to contract life-cycle and financial activities of the company. As Operations Manager you would also have key responsibilities in the area of Human Resources management.

You will ensure that all contract lifecycle activities are executed in an efficient and quality-driven manner. Lifecycle activities include assignment of staff to projects, contract administration both with clients and with potential contractors, client invoicing, contract/purchase order close-out and receipt of client feedback. You will be expected to become familiar with the company procedures related to these activities and to provide recommendations for improvements. Closely related to this work will be key responsibilities in the area of Finance and Human Resources. Key activities in these areas include: monitoring and reporting on specific Financial Metrics; providing oversight of accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll; tracking human resource utilization and anticipated resource needs; supporting resource planning; and, providing support for staff communications.

The Operations Manager is part of Candesco’s Leadership Team (LT). You will be expected to work as a senior member of the corporate services team reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, and will also be responsible for management or supervision of administrative, QA and accounting staff.

Job Qualifications / Requirements

To be successful in this position, you must work well under pressure but also be able to identify and work towards optimal long-term improvements rather than short-term solutions to issues. The following skills and experiences are expected:

Strong supervisory, leadership, management, coaching and organizational skills;

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills;

Ability to communicate on various levels including management, staff, contractors and clients;

Good work and project planning and execution skills with ability to re-assess and make improvements mid-stream;

Ability to gather and link information, resolve discrepancies and make appropriate recommendations;

Ability to engage and work with Engineering Professionals committed to producing timely and high quality technical work;

Experience in Business Processes, Finance Administration and Human Resources;

Computer knowledge, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases;

General knowledge of print and electronic resources;

University or college degree/diploma.