Operations Manager (Internal Posting)
About the role
Super Sucker Hydro Vac Services is looking for a seasoned and proficient Operations Manager to lead our operations team, ensuring seamless service delivery, operational excellence, and a strong safety culture. This is a high-impact leadership role that requires strategic thinking, strong communication skills, and the ability to inspire and develop teams.
Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership
- Lead daily operations across office and field services, shop and fleet management, dispatch, and yard activities.
- Collaborate with department supervisors to allocate resources and execute work plans efficiently.
- Monitor and achieve daily, weekly, and monthly operational targets aligned with company objectives.
- Use operational data and field insights to improve processes and optimize resources.
- Maintain a visible presence in both office and field settings.
Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
- Promote and uphold a safety-first culture in collaboration with the Health & Safety team.
- Ensure compliance with OHSA, MTO, CVOR, and other regulatory requirements.
- Support inspections, audits, training, and incident investigations.
- Drive continuous improvement in risk management practices.
People, Leadership and Collaboration
- Lead weekly operations meetings to review performance, address challenges, and reinforce expectations.
- Mentor, coach, and develop supervisors and team members.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Support both union and non-union staff relations in partnership with HR.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Projects, Customer Service, and HR.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of leadership experience in construction, utilities, or related operations (unionized environment preferred).
- Post-secondary education in construction, operations management, or a related field (preferred).
- In-depth knowledge of OHSA, MTO, and industry regulations.
- Proven ability to lead teams, resolve conflicts, and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Valid driver’s license.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you feel that you would be right for this position, please fill out the application on our website. We look forward to meeting you!
Website: www.supersucker.ca
We dig a little deeper. Our standards are higher – in safety, equipment and employee practices – we’re the right choice for vacuum excavation services by the construction industry, engineering firms, and public utilities of Southern Ontario. Watch this short video capturing what it means to work for Super Sucker: https://youtu.be/k\_LYYYQf0BU
About Bartels Group Inc.
We see the men and women of our operating companies succeeding in their respective areas of expertise. We see the leaders of these companies focused on delivering value to their customers, driving innovation in their businesses and inspiring those on their team — and therefore, their communities — to be all that God has designed them to be. We see a marketplace that has been re-inspired by the call to make something of this world. We see cities, towns and neighbourhoods that are safe, clean and optimized for human flourishing.
Offering shared support services to Super Sucker Hydro Vac Service Inc., Bartels Environmental Services Inc., Ox Equipment Inc., and Ox OnSite.
Operations Manager (Internal Posting)
About the role
Super Sucker Hydro Vac Services is looking for a seasoned and proficient Operations Manager to lead our operations team, ensuring seamless service delivery, operational excellence, and a strong safety culture. This is a high-impact leadership role that requires strategic thinking, strong communication skills, and the ability to inspire and develop teams.
Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership
- Lead daily operations across office and field services, shop and fleet management, dispatch, and yard activities.
- Collaborate with department supervisors to allocate resources and execute work plans efficiently.
- Monitor and achieve daily, weekly, and monthly operational targets aligned with company objectives.
- Use operational data and field insights to improve processes and optimize resources.
- Maintain a visible presence in both office and field settings.
Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
- Promote and uphold a safety-first culture in collaboration with the Health & Safety team.
- Ensure compliance with OHSA, MTO, CVOR, and other regulatory requirements.
- Support inspections, audits, training, and incident investigations.
- Drive continuous improvement in risk management practices.
People, Leadership and Collaboration
- Lead weekly operations meetings to review performance, address challenges, and reinforce expectations.
- Mentor, coach, and develop supervisors and team members.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Support both union and non-union staff relations in partnership with HR.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Projects, Customer Service, and HR.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of leadership experience in construction, utilities, or related operations (unionized environment preferred).
- Post-secondary education in construction, operations management, or a related field (preferred).
- In-depth knowledge of OHSA, MTO, and industry regulations.
- Proven ability to lead teams, resolve conflicts, and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Valid driver’s license.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you feel that you would be right for this position, please fill out the application on our website. We look forward to meeting you!
Website: www.supersucker.ca
We dig a little deeper. Our standards are higher – in safety, equipment and employee practices – we’re the right choice for vacuum excavation services by the construction industry, engineering firms, and public utilities of Southern Ontario. Watch this short video capturing what it means to work for Super Sucker: https://youtu.be/k\_LYYYQf0BU
About Bartels Group Inc.
We see the men and women of our operating companies succeeding in their respective areas of expertise. We see the leaders of these companies focused on delivering value to their customers, driving innovation in their businesses and inspiring those on their team — and therefore, their communities — to be all that God has designed them to be. We see a marketplace that has been re-inspired by the call to make something of this world. We see cities, towns and neighbourhoods that are safe, clean and optimized for human flourishing.
Offering shared support services to Super Sucker Hydro Vac Service Inc., Bartels Environmental Services Inc., Ox Equipment Inc., and Ox OnSite.