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Director, Operations

Calgary, Alberta
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Competitive salary + flexible benefits
Employer-paid retirement savings
Exclusive discounts on travel, insurance, memberships

About the role

WHERE innovation MEETS LEADERSHIP. The Opportunity As Director, Operations, you’ll be responsible for the effectiveness of operations across the Bank, directly overseeing Mortgage Operations and Deposit Operations, and supporting all matters of Operations. Your mandate: optimize delivery, scale the business, and drive operational excellence in support of Bank strategies. You’ll champion process engineering (LEAN, Six Sigma, TQM), capacity planning, and the use of technology (RPA, Machine Learning, AI) to maximize efficiency. You’ll foster a culture of analytics, champion the value of data, and lead disciplined project implementation.

The Team You’ve Been Looking For Bridgewater Bank is more than a financial institution; we’re a team of passionate people who care deeply about helping others succeed. Unlike traditional banks, we have no branches. This means less time managing logistics and more time focused on providing straightforward, honest service and smart financial solutions that support our clients in reaching life’s biggest milestones.

As a Wholly Owned Subsidiary Of AMA, We Share a Proud Legacy Of Service And a Commitment To Doing The Right Thing For Our Customers, Our Communities, And Each Other. At Bridgewater Bank, You’ll Be Part Of a Nimble, Forward-thinking Organization Where Your Ideas Matter, Your Contributions Are Valued, And Your Growth Is Encouraged. We’re Driven To Make a Positive Impact And Our Close-knit Culture Values Flexibility, Innovation, And Genuine Connection. As Part Of The Bridgewater Team, You’ll Enjoy

  • Competitive salary and flexible benefits
  • Employer-paid retirement savings program
  • Employee-exclusive discounts on travel, insurance, memberships, and more
  • Free travel medical insurance for you and your immediate family
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Flexible work models that make sense for your lifestyle

Who You Are

  • You're a born problem-solver with a knack for analyzing issues and finding the perfect solution.
  • You’re a supportive coach who enjoys collaboration. Bringing out the best in others, brings out the best in you.
  • You believe in accountability and always lead by example. Deadlines are never missed.
  • You’re an expert juggler whose talent for multitasking keeps strategic priorities moving forward.
  • You’re a champion of customer experience. Seriously, the Olympics just need to create a category for it!

How You’ll Make An Impact

  • Lead Operations teams to deliver high-quality, timely products and services aligned with our goals.
  • Set clear performance expectations, coach and mentor employees, and drive accountability.
  • Recruit, orient, and train new team members, ensuring understanding of Total Rewards and growth opportunities.
  • Facilitate regular team meetings to foster collaboration and open communication.
  • Provide effective feedback, recognition, and career development planning.
  • Ensure operational capability to achieve strategic goals and move priorities from concept to implementation with urgency.
  • Drive continuous improvement, develop high service quality standards, and facilitate balanced solutions with business leaders.
  • Safeguard the reputation and credibility of the organization in all operational activities.
  • Manage budgets and collaborate as a subject matter expert for Operations within the Senior Leadership Team.
  • Identify market trends and recommend changes to processes and systems.

What You Bring To The Table

  • Post-secondary degree in Business Commerce or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in management/leadership roles.
  • Expertise in operations management, team building, process analysis, and project management.
  • Strong communication, professionalism, and performance management skills.
  • Knowledge of Canadian financial regulatory environment, underwriting processes, and risk management.
  • Proficiency with MS Office and ability to learn new systems.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize in a deadline-driven environment, and deliver exceptional customer service.

Belonging Matters Here Bridgewater Bank is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and accessible environment. If you require an accommodation at any time during our recruitment process, please contact recruitment@ama.ab.ca . We’ll work with you feel supported throughout your journey with us.

Work Model In-Office

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About AMA - Alberta Motor Association

Consumer Services

AMA is a multi-service organization representing 1 million Albertans. While most often known for our roadside assistance program, we also offer travel, registries and insurance services, Alberta’s largest driver education school, a member rewards program and member events in our communities. Part of the CAA and AAA family, we’re focused on our member’s needs and guided by their values to provide products, services and advocacy to help them live confidently.

Anyone here will tell you that we’re a different kind of employer, and it all comes down to how we treat our members - and each other. We've boiled it down to just two words: Practically Family. That’s not just a catchy phrase, we live it every day through simple gestures.

Practically Family is the web developer heading off shift who stops to help a team member carry items in the door, the insurance advisor who uses their break to pick up an extra coffee for a co-worker who’s having a bad day, or the registries agent who takes the time to help a member put their new licence plate on their vehicle. Not to mention all the birthday parties, free food days and wedding showers we throw for each other!

Taking care of one another, encouraging one another. It’s what family does, and what being Practically Family is all about. If you can picture yourself answering yes to the question, “Am I treating this member or colleague like a close family member or friend?” with every interaction, you’re our kind of people!