City Operations Manager- Kamloops, Canada (Contract)

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Bird launched micromobility. Now were shaping its future.

Were Bird and were on a mission totransform the way the world moves one ride at a time. Our products services and people share one common goal: to make cities more livable by empowering people and communities everywhere to move freely discover new possibilities and create a cleaner more connected future. To cleaner air. To calmer streets. To cities built for people.

Who We Are

Bird is a global leader in micromobility dedicated to shaping the future of urban movement. Our cleaner affordable and on-demand mobility solutions are available in over 200 cities worldwide.

We take a collaborative community-first approach to micromobility. Bird partners closely with the cities in which it operates leveraging our experience and safety-first technology to help them meet their shared mobility and climate goals and provide a reliable affordable and responsible transportation option for people who live and work there.

Our award-winning electric vehicles have empowered more than eighty-seven million rides in cities around the world and helped riders take carbon-free trips in more than 200 cities globally. And our teams are constantly pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo in pursuit of a brighter future.

Job Summary

Bird is on a mission to revolutionize urban mobility by providing clean affordable and on-demand micromobility solutions. We partner closely with the communities we serve to build transportation systems that are sustainable equitable and accessible.

We are seeking a strategic and driven Operations Manager to lead Birds operations in Kamloops BC. This role has full ownership of the markets performance including P&L responsibility operational execution and team leadership. The Operations Manager will work closely with regional leadership to drive growth optimize operations and ensure Birds success in the city. This is a high-impact opportunity for a critical thinker who thrives in a fast-paced data-driven environment and is passionate about building and scaling teams.

Responsibilities

Own and manage the full operational lifecycle of the Kamloops market including ridership performance fleet operations and supply chain execution.
Drive strategic market growth using data-driven insights to increase market share improve operational efficiency and execute local initiatives and campaigns.
Recruit train mentor and lead a high-performing team of full-time and hourly employees fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
Serve as the primary point of contact for city officials vendors and third-party partners building strong relationships to support smooth operations and community alignment.
Identify operational challenges and implement creative effective solutions through continuous process improvement.
Manage financial performance by controlling costs maintaining positive margins and driving top-line growth.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams such as operations marketing and leadership to ensure alignment with broader company objectives and successful execution of local initiatives.

Must Haves

• 3 years of relevant operations experience including at least 1 year of people management.
  
  
• Demonstrated experience managing P&L and delivering measurable business outcomes in an operational or leadership role.
  
  
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term planning and day-to-day execution.
  
  
• Highly data-driven with proven problem-solving and process improvement skills; comfortable analyzing operational metrics to inform decisions.
  
  
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with senior leaders frontline teams and external stakeholders.
  
  
• Experience managing relationships with city officials vendors and third-party partners.
  
  
• Strong Excel and data management skills; experience with operational reporting and optimization tools is an asset.
  
  
• Self-motivated proactive and able to work independently in a fast-moving environment.
  
  
• Adaptable and innovative with a passion for continuous learning and improvement.
  
  
• Secondary School education (required).
  
  
• Valid Drivers License (required).

Why Bird Matters

Every time you hop on a Bird youre helping build a more livable city. We focus on four core pillars that reflect the impact of every ride:

• Freedom: Were the bridge that connects you to every experiencesimple convenient and stress-free. We give you the freedom to move without limits.
• Exploration: We turn everyday trips into memorable experiences sparking discovery and wonder as you connect with the world around you.
• Community: Taking a Bird is an act of citizenship. We create a sense of belonging and unity knowing that the richer our communities become the richer our lives become.
• Sustainability: Our electric vehicles reduce gas-powered car usage and lower carbon emissions. We enable responsible choices creating tangible impact and driving progress toward a cleaner future.

Culture at Bird

Were an ambitious smart and open-minded team that is passionate about our mission. Each day is unlike the last as were constantly moving forward challenging each other and working together to create the future of micro-mobility.

Bird is the world

Bird stands for a culture of inclusion. We celebrate different backgrounds experiences and perspectives encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We have a diverse environment that empowers our team to feel comfortable when they voice their opinions.

For these reasons and more Bird is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome everyone regardless of their race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or genetics and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive open and diverse work environment.

Sound like a place youd like to work Sweet. Lets chat.

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Required Experience:

Manager