Director, Operations – Canada in Ottawa

Blu Metric Environmental Inc. is seeking an experienced Director, Operations – Water Techto lead the operational execution and continued growth of our Water Tech business as we rapidly expand our services to the military, mining and indigenous sectors.

The Director, Operations – Water Tech - Canada will play a key role in building the operational infrastructure required to support this growth.

Reporting to the Vice President, Director – Water Tech - Canada, this position will provide leadership across engineering, project management, manufacturing, and operational activities, ensuring projects and products are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

This is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial operations leader who enjoys working in a growing organization, solving complex problems, developing people, and turning innovative water technology into reliable solutions for clients.

This is a future vacancy within the organization.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and day-to-day operational leadership for Water Tech Canada’s engineering, manufacturing, production, assembly, testing, refurbishment, field service, and operations and maintenance activities.
• Translate business strategy and project requirements into clear operational plans, priorities, schedules, resources, and performance expectations.
• Lead the planning and execution of Water Tech projects from production readiness through engineering, manufacturing, testing, delivery, commissioning, and field support.
• Oversee project capacity, resource allocation, workflow, scheduling, and facility utilization to support current and anticipated demand.
• Establish and monitor operational KPIs related to safety, quality, schedule adherence, productivity, capacity, cost, utilization, rework, and customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Sales, Procurement, Finance, and Field Service teams to ensure seamless coordination from contract award through delivery and after-market support.
• Develop and continuously improve manufacturing and operational processes, systems, procedures, and workflows to increase efficiency, scalability, and consistency.
• Identify operational risks and implement effective mitigation strategies related to engineering, production, supply chain, staffing, quality, scheduling, and project delivery.
• Provide leadership and oversight for procurement, materials planning, inventory, subcontractors, vendors, and production resources in collaboration with the appropriate internal teams.
• Ensure Water Tech products and services are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, applicable codes and standards, quality management systems, and Blu Metric policies and procedures.
• Support the continued development and expansion of Water Tech’s operations and maintenance and after-market service capabilities, helping build reliable recurring service revenue and long-term customer relationships.
• Establish strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, contractors, and strategic partners and support the resolution of operational issues.
• Work with the Water Tech leadership team to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, cost reductions, capacity expansion, and business growth.
• Develop, mentor, and retain a high-performing operations team, establishing clear accountability and creating a culture of collaboration, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure appropriate training, tools, equipment, facilities, and resources are available for employees to perform their work safely and effectively.
• Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture across engineering, manufacturing, field, and service activities.
• Support audits, quality initiatives, certifications, and compliance requirements relevant to Water Tech operations and Quality Management System.
• Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and business reviews for Water Tech Canada.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required.

Key Qualifications, Education, and Skills

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in operations, manufacturing, engineering, industrial equipment, water/wastewater treatment, or a related technical industry, with demonstrated leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience leading manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, equipment production, field service, or engineered-to-order operations.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in a project-driven or highly technical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, production schedules, and operational resources simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, supply chain, quality management, and continuous improvement.
• Experience developing and monitoring operational KPIs, budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Experience supporting projects involving military/defence, mining, industrial, remote, or other complex operating environments is considered an asset.
• Demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving skills.
• A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated.
• Have your own means of transportation.
• Must have a valid passport and the ability to travel internationally.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs as required.
• Currently holds, or is eligible to obtain, a minimum of Secret-level security clearance.
• Ability to speak and understand French as a second language would be valuable.

About Blu Metric Environmental Inc.

Blu Metric Environmental Inc. is a publicly traded environmental consulting and engineering company with expertise across professional and trade disciplines and technologies that allow for the design, fabrication and delivery of sustainable solutions to environmental and water challenges.

Blu Metric has more than 370 employees operating in sixteen offices and over 50 years of expertise.

Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Blu Metric’s team of industry experts serves Commercial and Industrial, Military, Mining and Government clients in Canada and the United States.

Blu Metric is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Accommodations due to a disability are available upon request.

Blu Metric is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

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