Operations Manager [NOC 0714]

Arctic Range Adventure Ltd.

Whitehorse, YT
Full Time
Compensation: $4,200 to $6,500 Monthly
Health Benefit Plan

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  Management
  Recreation & Tourism

Duration

Permanent

Closing Date

April 30, 2023

Job Level

Senior management
Home to the smallest population of any of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s provinces and territories, the Yukon is vast, sparse, and houses the kind of wild and untamed beauty that can only be appreciated when you\xe2\x80\x99re fully immersed in it. Arctic Range Adventure, based in the Yukon\xe2\x80\x99s capital of Whitehorse, offers guests unique and breathtaking tours across the Yukon wilderness, Alaska, and deep into the Arctic Circle. Arctic Range Adventure, one of Yukon\xe2\x80\x99s leading outdoor adventure companies, is looking for an exceptional Operations Manager for the seasonal operation. The job of the operations manager entails the management of overall operation of the company. You need to be enthusiastic with great people skills, you likewise perform related tasks and duties when the situation warrants it. You need to be very detailed oriented and extremely responsible to run the day to day and multiday trip operations. With a range of responsibilities at your feet, you need to be a great all-rounder and an expert multi-tasker.
DUTIES AND SPECIFICATIONS:

• Plans and heads the day-to-day operations of the company.
• Planning, scheduling, improving, monitoring operations.
• Self-motivated and resourceful, with the proven ability to multi-task and operate successfully under tight deadlines and time pressures.
• Hiring, training, coaching of tour guides, staff and personnel.
• Responsible for the supervision of up to 25 operational staff members at any given time.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining the vehicle fleet.
  
• Implementing, enforcing and evaluating policies and procedures.
• Coordinating duties with the general manager.
• Reporting to senior management.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Using a range of office software, including email, spreadsheets and databases.
• Experience in public relations a plus but not a necessity.

SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS:

• Able to direct operations of the company.
• Should create and implement performance procedures and policies.
• Be able to create and oversee inventories.
• Should know how to make assessments of training needs.
• Be able to plan, schedule and oversee training procedures.
• Should be able to create and maintain staff schedules.
• Be able to create and maintain vehicle and equipment schedules.
• Be able to analyze full operating costs.
• Should have strong interpersonal skills.
• Be able to think innovative and creative.
• Should know how to work result oriented.
• Be able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Should know how to use computer software (ie. Excel, Word, Outlook).

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of supervisory experience in operation.
• 2 years experience in a managerial position.
• Clean driving record and class 4 drivers license.
• First Aid Certificate & CPR
• Spoken and written fluently in English.
• Fluency in Spanish or Japanese.

WORK LOCATION:

• The Operations Manager position is located in Whitehorse (Yukon).
  

SALARY:

• 4,200 to 6,500 monthly (to be negotiated) for 160 to 190 hours per Month

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Travel outside the office is required with respect to operational maintenance, emergencies, training etc.
• The jobholder is not subject to work that is physically demanding and is generally not exposed to any hazards as a direct consequence of the job.
• The jobholder is on call and is regularly required to work overtime and weekends in case needed.

WORK LOCATION:

• The Operations Manager position is located in Whitehorse (Yukon).

This position is full-time employment depending on qualification and performance.
We thank all those who apply but only those considered will be contacted.
Application deadline: April 30th, 2023
Start date: June 1, 2023
Additional Application Instructions
If you have the experience, drive and interest to qualify for this opportunity please email your resume, cover-letter and references to jobs@arcticrange.com. For full job description visit https://www.arcticrange.com/en/operations-manager.html