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Operations Manager (Remote Camp)
Req ID: PROJE003680
Category: Project Management
Brand: ESS
Employment Status: Salary
Starting Rate: $115000.00 CAD
Location: CNRL Horizon, Fort McMurray, AB
Category: Project Management
Brand: ESS
Employment Status: Salary
Starting Rate: $115000.00 CAD
Location: CNRL Horizon, Fort McMurray, AB
Posting Date: 2026-06-09T17:15:07.227Z
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Who Are We?
You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.
You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!
Imagine working in a place where thousands of people rely on your team to bring out the best in their day. Join us and know you can make it happen by creating a home away from home for our clients. You can make every day more enjoyable simply by serving a nutritious meal, or ensuring a safe living environment, or creating recreational programs for their down time. No matter what role you play with us, it will be an important one.
Why work with ESS Support Services? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. We work with clients in the oil and gas, mining, construction, coastal logging, military and defense sectors. Coverage is as diverse as offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, to coastal logging camps in B.C., to construction camps in the Alberta Oil Sands. Facilities are located within drill camps, mining camps, construction camps, pipeline camps, oil and gas installations and correctional facilities.
Now, if you were to come on board as an Operations Manager, we’d ask you to do the following for us:
- Provide leadership in financial planning, stewardship, and forecasting
- Review financial reports, recognize variations, and provide corrective actions to achieve budget
- Responsible for food cost and production as well room cleaning and janitorial
- Ensure the effective utilization and control of assets
- Develop objectives and ensure plans of action are outlined
- Develop strategies for optimizing operations and maximizing revenues
- Ensure sub-contractors are managed and utilized to highest potential
- Develop solid communications with staff and customers
- Ensure efficient and effective maintenance of all assets
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities
- Guide subordinates in achieving organization’s goals and objectives
Think you have what it takes to be our Operations Manager? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you will be successful:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a remote camp environment
- Minimum 5 years’ experience at managerial level
- Basic knowledge required in establishing, implementing, and training Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health/Quality Assurance policies and practices
- Knowledge of equipment and equipment maintenance
- Collaborate with clients, customers, employees and other stakeholders
- Solid skills in leadership, organization, planning, innovation and administrative
- Proven decision-making ability
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree, college diploma or relevant experience preferred
- Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook
What’s in it for you?
- Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
- The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
- Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
- Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
- A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
- We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!
Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact ukg.recruitment@compass-canada.com for further information.
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