Travel & Mobility Manager
Reporting to the Senior Director, Supply Chain Management, the Travel & Mobility Manager is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and ongoing management of the company’s national travel program. This role ensures a cost-effective, efficient, and compliant travel experience for employees while maintaining alignment with corporate objectives, governance requirements, and duty of care standards.
Operating within a large, publicly traded environment, the Travel & Mobility Manager collaborates cross-functionally with Finance, Procurement, HR, Risk, and Executive Leadership to optimize travel spend, drive vendor performance, and enhance the employee travel experience across multiple regions.
This position is primarily based in Calgary and will require travel to support the program as required.
Travel Program Strategy & Governance
Establish and maintain corporate travel policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory, audit, and internal governance standards
Vendor & Supplier Management
Lead sourcing, negotiation, and management of travel-related vendors, including airlines, hotels, car rental agencies, and travel management companies (TMCs)
Cost Management & Reporting
Technology & Systems Management
Oversee travel booking platforms and expense management systems (e.g., Concur, Workday, or equivalent)
Employee Experience & Support
Risk Management & Duty of Care
Stakeholder Collaboration
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.
As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.
A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.
We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.
Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.
Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.
At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.
