Alberta Head of operational risk Jobs – 78 Openings This Week

Head of Operations
Confidential —Lethbridge, AB
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Engineering
- ERP systems
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3d
Head of Integrated Planning
Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation —Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's
- Travel
- Paid time off
- Work from home
Security Manager
Primco Dene Catering LP —Cold Lake, AB
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Human resources
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Nurse Practitioner
International SOS —Leduc, AB
- $80 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
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10d
Technical Specialist
Calfrac Well Services - Canada —Calgary, AB
- On call
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Customer service
9d
Senior Planner
Trans Mountain —Calgary, AB
- Weekends as needed
- PMP
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
1d
IT Support & Systems Specialist
Air Partners Corp. / AircraftWorks Ltd. —Calgary, AB
- $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer Science
- Windows
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Manager, Facilities
Trans Mountain —Calgary, AB
- Weekends as needed
- PMP
- Engineering
- Supervising experience
14d
Manager, Pipeline
Trans Mountain —Calgary, AB
- Weekends as needed
- PMP
- Engineering
- Supervising experience
14d
Manager of Sales
Burckhardt Compression AG —Edmonton, AB
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
Finance Business Solutions Analyst
MacEwan University —Edmonton, AB
- $66,833–$97,225 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
AI Scientist & Engineer, Assurance Innovation Lab
BDO —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Azure
- Java
- Databases
- Paid time off
Director of Quality Assurance Engineering
Cordax Evaluation Technologies —Calgary, AB
- $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Engineering
- English
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Sr Landman
Suncor Energy —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
New Graduate – Commercial Operations (Supply Chain and Joint Ventures)
Canadian Natural —Calgary, AB
- 8 hour shift
- Inventory management
- Research
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Cost Controller
Trans Mountain —Calgary, AB
- Weekends as needed
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Communication skills
1d
Manager, Transmission & Power
Trans Mountain —Calgary, AB
- Weekends as needed
- PMP
- Engineering
- Supervising experience
14d
Portfolio Manager, Earth and Environment
CIMA+ —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- PMP
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
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1d
Church Associate
King's Court Church —Airdrie, AB
- $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Dental care
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1d
Managing Director, National Accounts
BMO Financial Group —Calgary, AB
- $120,000–$215,000 a year
- Full-time
- Business development
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
3d
Senior HR Business Partner
Trans Mountain —Calgary, AB
- Weekends as needed
- Travel
- Recruiting
- Business
Project Manager
Bird Construction —Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Presentation skills
Executive Assistant to CEO
CanBiocin Inc. —Edmonton, AB
- $56,000–$60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Google Suite
- English
- Research
- Mileage reimbursement
- Dental care
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Accounting Manager
Fountain Tire —Edmonton, AB
- $100,000–$115,000 a year
- Microsoft Word
- Finance
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
1d
Manager of Finance-18 month term (October 2026- April 2028- Maternity Leave) Closes Sept. 13
Municipality of Crowsnest Pass —Crowsnest Pass, AB
- Inventory management
- Microsoft Office
- Finance

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Head of Operations

Confidential
Lethbridge, AB

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
3 days ago

Skills

Cost management
Quality improvement planning
Business Management
Operations management
Senior management experience
Computer literacy
Coaching
Engineering
Supply chain
ERP systems
Workplace safety policies
Strategic leadership
Continuous improvement standards implementation
Process improvement
Cost control
Performance management
Change management
Manufacturing facility experience
Six Sigma
Analysis skills
Workforce planning strategy
Human resources management
Bachelor's
Data-driven outcome evaluation
Decision making
Mentoring
Data analytics
Computer skills
Personnel management
Training & development
Manufacturing
Root cause analysis
Business
Operations
Team motivation
Communication skills
Implementing lean manufacturing processes
Team coordination
Negotiation
Strategic planning
Business process improvement

Full job description

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and operational direction to ensure the organization achieves its production, quality, delivery, cost, and customer-service objectives.
Establish a clear operational vision and translate business goals into measurable objectives, priorities, and action plans for each functional area.
Build a high-performing operations team by setting clear expectations, developing talent, coaching leaders, and creating a culture of ownership and accountability.
Ensure the organization has the right people in key positions and that responsibilities, decision-making authority, and performance expectations are clearly established.
Oversee the efficient execution of day-to-day operations, ensuring resources are aligned with business priorities and customer commitments.
Drive improvements in production capacity, throughput, flexibility, and overall efficiency while maintaining product quality and controlling operating costs.
Monitor operational performance through relevant KPIs and management metrics, using data and trends to identify opportunities, address performance gaps, and improve results.
Maintain overall accountability for production output, product quality, inventory flow, customer requirements, and on-time delivery and shipment performance.
Optimize the deployment of labor, equipment, materials, technology, and other resources to achieve the best possible operational and financial outcomes.
Partner with production and maintenance teams to maximize equipment availability, minimize downtime, and ensure maintenance activities support production requirements.
Review existing processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies, unnecessary activities, capacity limitations, and other barriers to performance.
Lead initiatives that reduce waste, improve process flow, shorten cycle times, increase productivity, and lower operating costs.
Establish and promote a structured continuous improvement culture in which employees at all levels actively participate in identifying problems and implementing effective solutions.
Champion Lean and operational excellence practices throughout the organization, ensuring improvement initiatives deliver measurable and sustainable results.
Maintain a strong focus on workplace safety by ensuring employees are properly trained and that safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations are consistently followed.
Partner with HR and other leadership teams to implement effective workforce practices that support employee engagement, performance, retention, and organizational development.
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages communication, teamwork, innovation, and professional growth.
Stay informed of advancements in manufacturing technology, production methodologies, industry standards, and operational best practices to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Regularly evaluate operational performance and provide leadership with clear insight into results, challenges, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Demonstrated success in a senior management or leadership position within operations, manufacturing, production, or a comparable environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Strong commercial and operational understanding, including experience with budgeting, cost management, strategic planning, workforce planning, and resource utilization.
Proven ability to translate organizational strategy into effective operational plans and measurable business results.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to build trust, influence others, manage change, and lead teams through periods of growth or transformation.
Exceptional people-management capabilities, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, employee development, and succession planning.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate complex operational issues and make sound, timely decisions.
Demonstrated ability to establish performance standards, create accountability, and drive results across multiple teams and functions.
Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, equipment, systems, and operational requirements.
Strong planning and organizational capabilities, with the ability to effectively coordinate production, maintenance, quality, staffing, and delivery priorities.
Proven hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies, including Six Sigma, 5S, Transactional Lean, and other process-improvement techniques.
Ability to identify root causes, develop practical solutions, and lead improvement initiatives from implementation through to measurable results.
Strong communication, collaboration, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
Ability to motivate and engage employees while maintaining high standards of performance, professionalism, and accountability.
Strong computer proficiency, including experience with ERP systems, production management software, data analysis tools, and standard business applications.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, cost, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Experience:

Head of operations : 3 years (preferred)
Manufacturing : 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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head of operational risk jobs in alberta

Head of Operations

Head of Integrated Planning

Security Manager

Nurse Practitioner

Technical Specialist

Senior Planner

IT Support & Systems Specialist

Manager, Facilities

Manager, Pipeline

Manager of Sales

Finance Business Solutions Analyst

AI Scientist & Engineer, Assurance Innovation Lab

Director of Quality Assurance Engineering

Sr Landman

New Graduate – Commercial Operations (Supply Chain and Joint Ventures)

Cost Controller

Manager, Transmission & Power

Portfolio Manager, Earth and Environment

Church Associate

Managing Director, National Accounts

Senior HR Business Partner

Project Manager

Executive Assistant to CEO

Accounting Manager

Manager of Finance-18 month term (October 2026- April 2028- Maternity Leave) Closes Sept. 13

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