Senior Director of Operations

Senior Operations Director (Saskatoon Based)Canada’s largest 100% First Nations-owned hospitality company is looking for a Senior Operations Director. Based at our Saskatoon head office, this role is perfect for a proven or up-and-coming business leader, especially one who is Indigenous.For over three decades, Athabasca Catering has been at the forefront of providing indigenous hospitality services to our clients. For us, it’s not just about what we do – it’s about why we do it. Our passion is to deliver authentic and tailored experiences to our clients, while adhering to the highest standards of training, safety, and quality. We’re in the business of building and strengthening community-focused partnerships. We aim to empowering and inspire our people to work with integrity, and to see obstacles as opportunities to grow.Reporting to the managing director, you will play a critical role in delivering our organization's vision and promises, via our Uranium, Exploration, and McIlvenna Bay operations. You will provide oversight and guidance to ensure our daily “bread & butter” business objectives are met among our team leaders. Collaboration and consultation are paramount to ensuring we provide high quality services to our clients; thereby, solidifying our reputation and future as an exceptional hospitality services provider. Your leadership must be adaptive, energetic, strategic, and supportive, for our operations team to maximize its potential.Success in this role requires you to manage multiple portfolios, by ensuring compliance with company polices and directives. You will foster relationships and set accountabilities for the operations team in a consistent and collaborative manner. You must ensure financial performance expectations are met and confirm contractual obligations to our clients are fulfilled. Additionally, you will monitor and ensure development of realistic and accurate forecasts. Lastly, you can meet deadlines and work under pressure, while always carrying yourself with the highest standard of professionalism.Management experience in the hospitality industry is a strongly preferred asset. You will require a demonstrated ability to develop, analyze, and interpret financial data/reports. You must be business savvy with strong working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry practices. Proven time management and organization skills are critical, as well as prioritizing time-sensitive matters. Demonstration of decisive, strategic leadership is crucial, including pertinent and well-informed decision-making. You must be a driving force for operational and managerial excellence, who leads by example. A candidate of Indigenous ancestry is preferred but not essential.You may apply for this position via LinkedIn or directly to careers@athabascacatering.com. Be sure to put “Senior Operations Director (Saskatoon Based) position” in your email subject line.