Senior Operations Manager - Aaqsiiq

Senior Operations Manager (full time) 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 

• Full-time: 35h/week 

• Workplace: Nunavik and/or Montreal (Mostly telework); 

• Salary: Range from $36-41/hr depending on experience; 

• Benefits: Northern allowance, RRSP, 12 personal/sick days per year, 8 days traditional leave per year, internet compensation, 5 weeks personal holidays + 2 weeks paid winter holiday.  

• Start date: As soon as possible 

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION 

Aaqsiiq Theatre is a young NPO dedicated to the development of theatre in Nunavik. 

Our mission is to produce and present theatre productions that will reflect and enrich the Inuit language and culture. 

Through its programs and activities, Aaqsiiq Theatre fosters the creation and the production of professional plays, in the meantime developing a significant repertoire in Inuktitut by drawing on Inuit history, stories and legends as well as contemporary Inuit life. 

Description 

Aaqsiiq is seeking an experienced and organized Senior Operations Manager to ensure the smooth operational functioning of our organization. 

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, this person will act as a central pillar for internal coordination, bridging our departments and streamlining workflows. 

Our ideal candidate possesses exceptional organizational and management skills, and has a background in process improvement and health and safety compliance. 

Its scope of action focuses on four main areas: 

• Logistics & operations oversight: ensuring compliance with internal procedures and overseeing reporting on activities 

• Internal coordination: synchronizing the various projects and establishing procedures to help the workflow between departments 

• Office management: day-to-day administration of workspaces and resources 

• Health and safety: supporting participants’ security during activities and health and safety procedures for the organization 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Management  

• Direct supervisor for department managers and oversees the smooth operation of our departments' activities; 

• Contribute to the organizational development of Aaqsiiq together with the executive and management team; 

2. Logistics & Operations Oversight 

• Ensure organization-wide compliance with internal procedures and work methods; 

• Monitor operational workflows and identify areas for process improvement; 

• Oversee and consolidate activity reporting across departments; 

3. Internal Coordination 

• Synchronize and update a shared annual organizational calendar across all projects; 

• Track deadlines and flag scheduling conflicts between departments; 

• Serve as the central point of contact for cross-departmental logistical alignment; 

• Organize and ensure logistics for in-person meetings throughout the year (monthly team meeting, annual training, annual BOD meeting etc); 

• Design and implement training plans for staff development along with the Administration; 

• Support onboarding of new hires, ensuring a smooth integration process; 

4. Office Management 

• Manage day-to-day administration of workspaces, equipment, and shared resources for our office in Montreal; 

• Handle office supplies, vendor relationships, and facilities-related needs; 

• Ensure a well-functioning, resource-ready work environment for all staff; 

5. Health and Safety 

• Develop safety protocol for the participants of our activities (background check, emergency protocol in case of incidents, etc.);  

• Manage health and safety legal obligations of the organization; 

6. Ad Hoc Project Support 

• Coordinate specific projects or initiatives as assigned, providing logistical and organizational support outside the core scope above. 

Qualifications & Skills 

• Experience in operations management, office management or similar leadership roles; 

• Experience in cross-departmental coordination, project tracking and workflow optimization; 

• Excellent oral and written communications skill; 

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage several requests simultaneously; 

• Sense of responsibility and autonomy in remote working;  

• Experience with the context of Nunavik and the Inuit artistic community; 

• Ability to communicate and work in one of these languages: Inuktitut, English; 

• Ability to work in a team and collaborate with people from different fields. 

APPLICATION 

Send your CV and cover letter/motivation to: employment@aaqsiiq.org

Aaqsiiq Theatre's mission is to contribute to the Nunavik labour market. In the event of a request for 

equivalent qualifications, we will favor the hiring of Inuit. 

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