Operations Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Establish, nurture, and enhance relationships with non-profit entities, community organizations, Indigenous groups, municipalities, and various stakeholders.

• Spearhead the distribution of high-volume food donations throughout British Columbia.

• Collaborate with the Food Recovery & Partnerships and Supply Chain & Logistics teams to ensure efficient and timely transfer of food from donors to recipients.

• Evaluate network capacity and enhance recipient preparedness for receiving large food donations.

• Broaden and reinforce Second Harvest’s network and community impact across British Columbia.

• Present information and engage in speaking opportunities as a regional representative.

• Conduct frequent site visits to partners across British Columbia.

• Identify avenues to expand programs and work together on special projects and new initiatives.

• Evaluate capacity deficits and enhance food rescue operations across various functions.

• Oversee continuous reporting and data gathering to support growth and process improvement.

• Execute additional related tasks as necessary or assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A strong passion for enhancing communities through collaboration.

• Proficiency in building trust and developing partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Capability to navigate complex situations and devise practical solutions while managing competing priorities and resource limitations.

• Highly organized, flexible, and adept at juggling multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Comfortable delivering presentations to large groups, engaging with media, and acting as a public spokesperson.

• Able to work independently in a fully remote office setting.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a dependable vehicle for travel across British Columbia.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive group insurance covering health, dental, life, AD&D, and long-term disability.

• Employer matching contributions (3%) to a Defined Benefit Pension Plan.

• Employer matching contributions (up to 4%) to a Group Retirement Savings Plan.

• Access to parental leave top-up.

• 4 weeks of annual vacation plus 1 additional day for each year of service (maximum of 30 days).

• 10 paid sick days and 3 personal days.

• Summer Half-Days to extend long weekends and a winter holiday closure.

• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program.

• Opportunities for professional growth in a role that has a meaningful impact.

• Flexible working hours with a commitment to maintaining work-life balance.

• Competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.