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Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply Our people make all the difference in our success. About the role: The Operations Lead plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth execution of Backroads'' Canadian operations, with a primary focus on the Canmore Hub. This role oversees vehicle fleet, warehouse, equipment, and inventory operations while serving as the central point of coordination across Operations Managers, Regional Leads, and external partners. The Operations Lead supervises a small team, supports training and seasonal programs, and leads planning for unit loads, end-of-season maintenance, and peak-season coverage. They are also responsible for housing and storage oversight, budgeting and auditing operational spending, monitoring and resolving field feedback, and implementing systems that support efficiency, accountability, and high-quality field operations year-round. What you''ll be doing: Ensurevan & trailer needsfor all regions are met by working closely with the Ops Managers and Regional Leads in Canada Act as the pointperson for all warehouse scheduling and staffing needs Manage the response & resolution of unit equipment issues,ensuringthat equipment needs and emergencies in the field areresponded toquickly and completely. Work with Operations Coordinators to ensureinventory and organization of all trip equipment & supplies including trailer stock and bike accessories, water bottles, spare parts, first aid, etc. Supervise a small team of operations specialists and coordinators in the Canmore Hub Collaborate, update, andfacilitatetrainingfor Field Staff Work with Operations team to create and track OKRs throughout the year Own monitoring, responding to and resolving equipment issues from Field Staff. Review and approvehousing expenditures, and seasonal housing rentalsrelating to the hub Assistwith creating the budget for housing and storagefor Canmore Hub, including conducting a monthly audit of field spending in the Operations categories. Assistin the receiving & preparation and then tear-down & return of rented vans. Oversee planning and staffing for Unit Loads for all Canadian Regions Own the planning and staffing of end of season maintenance for Canada Operations winter work projects areexpected to be 10-20hoursper week through winter months Help provide weekend coverage for the Operations department in Canada during peak times (July & August) Assistwith facility issues and improvements as needed What you''ll need to be successful: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to prioritize and complete numerous tasks under time constraints Detail orientated with exceptional organizational skills Strong leadership, facilitation, work ethic, Ability to be both autonomous and work in a collaborative team-oriented environment Proficient in Microsoft OfficeSuite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) Mechanical aptitude and experience with basic vehicle maintenanceare a plus. Canadian work authorization isrequired Work Environment: On-site, Canmore, AB 4 days in-office, 1 day work from home Full time, year round (40 hours/week)