Director of Operations, Specialized Drilling & Water
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YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE IS WAITING FOR YOU
If you’re an entrepreneurial-minded leader who enjoys growing a business and mobilizing field teams, Forage FTE has a new leadership opportunity for you.
As Director of Operations, you will oversee our water drilling activities (geothermal and water well drilling) as well as our specialized drilling operations in Quebec and Florida. You will be supported by three Project Managers and report directly to the Vice President of Operations.
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YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
- Ensuring safe job site operations in Sherbrooke, Varennes and Florida
- Overseeing operations across all three locations and monitoring profitability
- Managing residential sales activities
- Leading public and private tenders and bidding processes (approximately 50 per year)
- Recruiting, training and developing a team of 40 to 50 employees
- Planning equipment requirements, budgets and investments
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BENEFITS
- Performance-based compensation (bonus program)
- Group insurance
- Retirement savings plan (employer contribution of up to 4.5%)
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SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Experience in project management, tender processes and public bidding
- Experience in business development, project profitability and field team supervision
- Bilingual in French and English to communicate effectively with our teams, clients and partners
- Valid driver’s license
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WORKING CONDITIONS
- Permanent, full-time position based in Sherbrooke
- 40-hour workweek, Monday to Friday, with availability as required by job site operations
- Approximately 20% of working time spent outside the office (job sites in Quebec and Florida)
- Competitive salary: [TO BE CONFIRMED: Salary range]
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A STRONG FUTURE STARTS WITH FTE.
At Forage FTE, we provide specialized drilling services tailored to the needs of each project, backed by the expertise of our passionate and experienced teams. With an international presence, our company stands out for its commitment to operational excellence and strict adherence to health and safety standards.
Our understanding of the unique realities and challenges of each region drives our mission: to unlock the full potential of the ground through world-class drilling services.