Operations Coordinator
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Job Location:
Auburn, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you looking to leverage prior management experience to support the operations of one of Canadas largest Traffic Control companies Are you looking to be part of a growing team and company Are passionate about providing results and peace of mind to your client group
What you will be responsible for:
Operations:
- Manage daily workforce deployment ensuring the right resources are assigned to the right jobs based on operational needs
- Proactively monitor field operations identify gaps and implement real-time solutions to maintain service levels
- Ensure all jobs are staffed appropriately minimizing downtime delays and operational disruptions
- Make decisions on schedule adjustments crew reassignments and resource allocation based on changing priorities
- Maintain full visibility of ongoing operations and escalate critical issues where necessary.
Workforce Planning:
- Forecast short-term staffing needs in collaboration with the General Manager and Recruitment
- Ensure availability of qualified personnel (TCSs TCLs) aligned with project requirements
- Monitor attendance availability and performance trends to support operational efficiency
- Coordinate equipment and resource allocation to meet job demands
Health and Safety:
- Review Health & Safety related paperwork and ensure mandates are being executed
- Ensure all deployed staff meet safety and compliance requirements prior to dispatch.
- Take ownership of tracking and follow up on safety documentation incidents and corrective actions.
- Actively support a safety-first culture by addressing risks and ensuring adherence to traffic control regulations.
- Escalate safety concerns and participate in resolving operational safety challenges.
Client Relationship Management:
- Ensure consistent high-quality service delivery aligned with client expectations.
- Act as a primary point of contact for day-to-day client coordination and issue resolution.
- Address service gaps complaints or urgent requests with a solutions-focused approach.
- Support client retention by ensuring operational reliability and responsiveness.
Cross Functional Coordination:
- Collaborate with Recruitment Payroll and Training teams to ensure operational readiness.
- Ensure timely and accurate flow of information across departments to avoid disruptions.
- Support onboarding coordination for new hires into active operations.
Performance and Process Improvement:
- Track and monitor key operational metrics such as bill rates attendance and job completion
- Identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements to enhance productivity
- Support implementation of operational strategies set by the General Manager
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the division.
What you get from us:
- Extended Medical Vision and Dental benefits after the probationary period.
- Competitive compensation package and three weeks of paid vacation.
- Access to a Health and Wellness Program.
- Access to a growing organization with lots of advancement opportunities.
- An amazing culture where you will feel supported and recognized for your work.
What we need from you:
- A valid drivers license is required.
- Minimum 1-3 years experience in operations management.
- Prior experience in the Traffic Control Industry is an asset.
- Must review and maintain a clear understanding of the manual for traffic control work on roadways.
- Prior experience with clients maintaining client relationships.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
- Must have proven time management skills including the ability to multitask effectively meet deadlines and work under pressure.
- This position must have a very high level of interpersonal skills to resolve conflict and customer complaints.
- History of delivering client-centric solutions to address diverse needs effectively.
- Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
- Builds Effective Teams - Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
- Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement
- Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
- Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Where/When you will be working:
- This position may require flexible and non-standard working hours including shifts such as 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM and occasional night shifts.
- There may be a need to respond to phone calls or messages outside of regular working hours.
- The position also requires regular presence at both the primary office and local offices within the assigned area of responsibility.
- The role may involve working outside of a traditional office environment and may require travel to satellite branches across British Columbia.
Why Universal Group
The Universal Group is driven by our purpose to provide Peace of Mind to both our clients and team members. Our people embrace our core values of being Passionate Authentic and Driven in everything we do and in every decision we make every day. They are the fabric of who we are and without question the reason for our success and continued growth.
The safety of our team members and the public is what drives us every day.
The Universal Group is an industry leader in traffic control services traffic management planning traffic equipment supply landscaping temporary labour and occupational health and safety training. We are a one-stop shop as our full suite of services ensures that we can manage projects from conception to completion.
For more information about the company please visit ourIndeed Profile!
Our Commitment to Diversity
The Universal Group is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race colour sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic.
Apply today; we cant wait to hear from you. Come grow with us!
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