Job Description

Director, Operations

We are recruiting a Director, Operations- Class 2/3 based out of Calgary, Edmonton or Winnipeg Airport.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, the Director, Operations will primarily be responsible for overseeing all aspects of service delivery within their zone (Class 2/3 Airports in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northwest Territories), while coordinating with the Support Service Departments (People & Culture, Quality Assurance, and Improvement) to produce efficient day-to-day delivery of screening service operations in alignment with all applicable Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and Service Level Agreements (SLA's). The Operations Director will be responsible for providing leadership, mentoring, and coaching of the Operations Managers, who will directly perform Management and Administrative Services of the screening operations.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with staff at all levels (front-line to senior leaders), the client (CATSA), union representatives and aerodrome stakeholders Monitor day-to-day performance of the operation, identifying risks and assessing overall efficiency and effectiveness Responsible for managing budget (billable and non-billable hours, headcount requirements etc.) Deliver operational excellence to ensure all operational objectives are met as set out in the KPI's and SLA's Identify and implement service improvement to prevent security breaches, increase throughput and improve customer service Work closely with multi-disciplinary departments to identify positive/negative trends and refine policy and procedures to enhance operational success Champion Paladin's CARE Culture by aligning operational deliverables and the employee experience to drive continuous improvement, accountability, respect and excellence Support Operations Managers and Labour Relations for sensitive and complex Labour Relations issues Provide leadership, mentorship and guidance to Regional Operations Managers and Service Delivery Managers Respond to emergency or escalated situations in a 24/7 operation as required

Requirements

7+ years of management experience, ideally managing a large workforce Diploma or Degree in a related field (i.e. Criminology, Business) is

a strong assetExperience working in a heavily regulated environment and/or familiarity

with the Aviation industry is a strong assetPrevious experience managing a unionized workforce Proven leadership, management and mentorship excellence Expert communication skills with the ability to lead and navigate difficult conversations Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze data and make sound strategic decisions Flexibility to support dynamic and high stakes 24/7 environment Ability to travel 20-50% (approx.). Travel need is based on operational requirements Clean criminal background (no unpardoned convictions) Able to obtain a Transportation Security Clearance and Secret Clearance


Posting open until filled.



The Paladin Difference starts with our team. We are committed to being Curious, Accountable, Respectful, and Exceptional, and making the world a safer and friendlier place because we CARE! If this sounds like a team that you'd like to join, we want to meet you!



La difference Paladin commence avec notre equipe. Nous nous engageons a etre Curieux, Responsable, Respectueux et Exceptionnel, et a rendre le monde plus sur et plus convivial parce que nous "Nous soucions"! Si cela vous semble etre une equipe a laquelle vous aimeriez vous joindre, nous voulons vous rencontrer!