Reports to: Delegated Board Members
Salary range: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Application deadline: February 1, 2016
Position start date: As soon as possible
The Firelight Group is seeking an experienced, strategic and process-oriented Operations Manager to oversee the continuous development of our rapidly growing organization. Firelight is a dynamic, socially responsible business providing community-based research and consulting services across Canada and beyond. We have a growing team of approximately 30 professionals, and offices in Victoria, Vancouver, Edmonton and Haida Gwaii. See http://www.thefirelightgroup.com.
The Firelight Operations Manager will be responsible for creating and implementing efficient systems to improve effectiveness and maintain Firelight’s founding principles.
Duties include:
Operational and program management, including planning and resource allocation;
Human resources management;
Maintain information management systems with technical support;
Support Finance Manager with operations information for budget development;
Authorize operations spending where delegated by the Finance Committee;
Support Firelight’s team of specialists;
Office and facilities management; and
Ensuring smooth operation of Firelight’s offices.
Key Qualifications:
An undergraduate degree or equivalent;
5+ years of corporate or other management experience, working with professionals;
2 years of experience with process improvements to increase efficiency within processes, forecasting, planning and logistics in a multi-site organization preferred;
Strong human resource management skills including people development;
Experience with managing budgets and working with Finance professionals, and broad experience with the full range of business functions and systems;
Exceptional capacity for managing and motivating people;
Ability to identify and accomplish priorities in a fast-paced environment; and,
Experience working with Aboriginal communities is an asset.
To apply, please e-mail a cover letter and resume / CV, noting “Operations Manager” in the subject line, only to:
hr@thefirelightgroup.com
by February 1, 2016.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Aboriginal candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Your application must confirm that you are able to legally work full-time in Canada.