General Supervisor, Business Operations

Job title: General Supervisor, Business Operations

Company: City of Edmonton

Job description: Immerse yourself in the core of Fleet and Facility Services as the General Supervisor, Business Operations, where you will undertake three crucial initiatives. Firstly, become the authority on structure and compliance, ensuring that every contracting requirement is fulfilled with accuracy. Next, unleash your creativity as you envision, establish, and supervise a comprehensive learning program that will mold the future of the branch. Finally, venture into the world of analytics, employing tools and statistics to craft business plans, expense and revenue models, projections, and scenario analyses. Your expertise will steer the branch forward as you track performance and deliver invaluable insights that will propel success.What will you do?

• Inspire and empower team members through effective mentorship, clear communication, and a commitment to advancing a positive and inclusive work environment
• Drive innovation by focusing on the following deliverables: Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement , Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement, Learning & Training Strategy, Strategic Planning & Innovation, Assessment & Reporting
• Oversee the execution of strategic initiatives driven by Corporate, Department and/or Branch leadership, aligning the Branch’s procurement strategy as required
• Provide process, analytical, and reporting expertise to the Branch for changes to existing projects and the implementation of new programs
• In alignment with Corporate, Departmental and Branch strategies, actively participates in the development of learning strategies for the Branch
• Review all Service Level Agreements with all external clients to ensure a positive revenue stream is maintained
• Provide leadership in the implementation of the occupational health, safety, wellness, and environmental programs, standards, and legislation, encouraging a culture of safety
• Foster strong, mutually supportive relationships with internal teams and external partners to drive mutual understanding and achieve shared goals
• Focus on team by building a respectful workplace culture through a values-based influencer approach and working collaboratively
• Anticipate business opportunities, influence policy, planning and initiatives, and foster a culture of accountability through performance measurement

Qualifications

• Knowledge, training and or education in Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Business Law, Engineering or a related field
• Leadership experience in fleet management, finance, business planning, or project management or a related field
• Experience leading a multidisciplinary team accountable to large, politically sensitive, and complex projects and processes
• Excellent knowledge of management practices and skills, financial management including economic analyses, environmental and safety regulations

Assets:

• Master’s Degree in a related field
• Professional designations such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Asset Management Professional (AMP)
• Certification or coursework/training in procurement and contract management such as Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) from Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) from Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC)
• Certification or coursework/training in financial management, public administration, change management, project management, other leadership training, or other similar coursework/training
• Experience in a fleet environment and a high level of understanding of overall fleet operation
• Public Sector experience

Skills required for success:

• Ability to operate in a dynamic workplace and manage competing deadlines
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders, fostering collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
• Ability to effectively manage, monitor, and adjust project budgets, schedules, and resources
• Operate as a strategically agile leader able to anticipate business opportunities and influence enterprise-wide policy planning and initiatives
• Actively demonstrate the values and behaviours supportive of equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Ability to collaborate and build trust, obtain input, understanding, and participation from the team
• Ability to create a work culture capable of developing a high performing team
• Think strategically to address large, complex issues, to manage projects while steering dynamically
• Understanding of complex municipal subject matter and ability to build and support influential relationships with Council, external agencies, orders of government, citizens, community organizations, and internal departments and branches
• Strong political acumen, strategic planning, issue resolution and decision-making skills
• Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit

Conditions of Employment:

• Hire is dependent on Criminal Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton. There may be a cost associated with this requirement.

Work Environment:

• This position ​may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement ​with ​the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite.

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact . Learn more about our benefits .Up to 1 permanent, full-time positionTalent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Salary Range: $102,219.00 – $146,028.00 (Annually)
Talent Acquisition Consultant: JM/MZIND123

Expected salary: $102219 – 146028 per year

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 22:32:44 GMT

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