Director, Operations, AI Data Centre

Bell AI Fabric is building the infrastructure behind Canadas AI future. Through the development and operation of hyperscale AI data centres Bell is creating the secure resilient and sustainable digital foundation needed to support artificial intelligence advanced computing and next-generation innovation across Canada.

Bell AI Fabric. Building the infrastructure behind Canadas AI future.

We are seeking a highly experienced Director Operations to lead our Regina AI Data Centre ensuring the safe secure and reliable operation of one of Canadas most advanced AI computing facilities.

Reporting to the senior AI Fabric Operations leadership team the Director is accountable for all aspects of site operations including critical facility infrastructure customer service delivery security maintenance regulatory compliance operational governance vendor management workforce leadership and financial performance. This role will serve as the senior operational authority for the Regina campus and play a key role in delivering industry-leading service reliability and customer experience.

• Lead all day-to-day operations of a 24x7 mission-critical data centre environment.
• Ensure operational excellence across electrical mechanical cooling backup power security and building systems.
• Drive safety compliance operational readiness risk management and governance programs.
• Develop and lead high-performing operations teams while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage customer relationships service delivery commitments operational reviews and executive escalations.
• Oversee maintenance programs incident response change management and business continuity planning.
• Lead vendor performance contract compliance and strategic supplier management initiatives.
• Manage operating budgets lifecycle planning and cost optimization initiatives.
• Support commissioning growth and expansion activities across the Regina campus.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Engineering Technology Facilities Management Operations Management or a related discipline.
• 15 years of progressive leadership experience within data centres telecommunications utility operations industrial facilities or other mission-critical environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale critical infrastructure operations.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution systems generators UPS systems cooling infrastructure building automation systems reliability programs and operational risk management.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and external service providers.
• Exceptional leadership communication stakeholder management and decision-making skills.
• Professional Engineering designation (.) considered an asset.

• Hyperscale data centre operations.
• AI cloud or colocation environments.
• Critical facilities commissioning and operational readiness programs.
• Physical security technologies including enterprise access control and integrated security platforms.
• Customer-facing operations with enterprise or hyperscale clients.

• Lead one of Canadas flagship AI infrastructure facilities.
• Influence the operational strategy of Bells rapidly growing AI Fabric platform.
• Work alongside industry-leading experts in critical infrastructure and hyperscale operations.
• Competitive compensation package incentive program comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.
• Be part of a team building the foundation for Canadas AI economy.