Operations & Projects Specialist

Job title: Operations & Projects Specialist

Job description: Description :

Parkland, our purpose is to Power Journeys & Energize Communities. We are a prominent independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. As One Parkland team, we proudly serve diverse retail, commercial and wholesale customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region, and South America. We power a growing family of locally known brands including Ultramar, Bluewave Energy, Pipeline, Chevron, Columbia Fuels, Island Petroleum, and Sparlings Propane.

We recognize that diversity gives us an edge and inclusion propels us forward. We’re also a passionate team of down-to-earth achievers, committed to getting our customers, colleagues and communities further, faster. As such, we welcome talented individuals that have a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and industry experience who will contribute to the success of our One Parkland team.

Position Title: Operations & Projects Specialist

Team and Location: STaR – Calgary, AB

Starting Minimum Salary from: $90,000/year

Position Summary:

At Parkland, we leverage a network of terminals and transloads across North America to optimize our supply chain and provide maximum efficiency and flexibility to our customers.

Reporting to the Operations Manager – Canada, this highly interactive role coordinates and manages the field activities of Parkland’s terminal and transload operations.

The successful candidate will fulfill business objectives and align best practices at these facilities, overseeing components of labour, facility, equipment, and regulatory management along with various other operations-related activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Continuously drive the internal safety culture. Be an advocate for worker safety and risk management related to field operations.
• Participate and align with all internal initiatives related to operational excellence, including Parkland’s continuous improvement program (POEMs).
• Conduct operational safety audits and risk assessments, including the management of corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support maintenance project management activities including (including planning, scoping, budgeting, implementing, executing, and reporting especially as related to site start-ups, regulatory research, logistics etc. as required).
• Administer and oversee continuous improvement initiatives to operating processes.
• Ensure company assets are maintained according to manufacturer and safety standards.
• Partner with the management team to build and maintain key stakeholder relationships related to Parkland’s terminals and assets (vendors, residents, emergency services, Government & regulatory agencies etc.).
• Enforce policies and procedures related to safe and efficient terminal and transload operations.
• Report on, investigate, follow up, and create corrective actions for any incidents occurring at Parkland terminals in a timely fashion.
• Assist in the vendor selection and management process for site maintenance and construction activities, which includes analysis, assessment, selection, development, and set-up.
• Code and pay vendor invoices in a timely manner.
• Complete monthly Operations reporting as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent business experience is required.
• 2-7 years’ experience in operations or logistics.
• Strong understanding of operational processes and regulatory frameworks for worker safety and environment including experience with safety audits and operational liability mitigation.
• Knowledge and experience with vendor contracting and management.
• Proven experience in budgeting, cost control, cost reporting, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to develop project plans and manage projects.
• Strong written and verbal skills supported by proven experience in business presentations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent computer skills, ability to manage large amounts of data and information.
• Proven ability to work well in cross-functional teams and independently with limited supervision.
• Strong Excel skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment; adjusting to changing and conflicting demands, responsibilities and issues.
• Enthusiastic learner with an entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and evolving work environment.
• Ability to manage timelines, and produce quality deliverables.
• Operations Excellence Management System (OEMS), experience would be an asset.
• An understanding or hands-on experience in machinery operations, fluid power, or gas pressure dynamics is an asset.

We Offer:

• Our Performance-based Annual Incentive Plan, an annual bonus awarding your performance.
• A share in our success through the Employee Share Purchase Plan and 100% company matching.
• A flexible group benefit plan that offers health and dental coverage choices to meet the needs of each unique employee. Inclusive of life and disability insurances, Health Care and Lifestyle Spending options, and a supportive Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Participation in Parkland Pledge, an employee-driven charitable giving program.
• An employee referral program – earn up to $2000 for your referral.
• In-house learning and development opportunities, leadership training, international opportunities.
• Discount Programs and Educational Scholarship Programs for family members.
• A safety focused work environment and ongoing safety training.

Please note:

• Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Parkland regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
• Parkland Corporation is committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We strive to provide accessibility in employment to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. Parkland Corporation will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability, please notify us upon scheduling your interview.
• Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol and/or Fitness for Duty testing.

This position will close on February 9, 2024 or when a successful candidate is found.

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