Manager of Stadium Operations

Winnipeg Football Club•Winnipeg, MB

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Winnipeg Football Club is seeking an experienced leader to become a Manager of Stadium Operations. As a member of Stadium Operations, you will be part of delivering an amazing fan experience. The Manager of Stadium Operations is responsible to lead operations and housekeeping staff, execute deliverables in a fast paced environment to achieve and exceed timelines with a high degree of accuracy. This seasoned operations manager develops and executes work plans and is hands on, working alongside operations and housekeeping staff to execute activities including stadium and room set ups, tear downs, clean ups and conversions for the next event in a prompt, timely, fast-paced and quality driven manner. This role requires you to work with a high degree of communication skills, logistics, multi-tasking and organization. This is a full-time, permanent (salaried) position where the hours are based around events and on-field activities at Princess Auto Stadium. Events are primarily on nights, holidays and weekends. Your hours and days will vary based on business needs.

Requirements

Minimum 2-3 years of supervisory or management experience leading operational teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly excel, word and email
Ability to work in all weather conditions and perform physically demanding work, including prolonged standing, walking, lifting, carrying and moving equipment weighting 20+ pound continuously and consistently
Hold a current valid driver’s licence

Nice To Haves

Experience operating forklifts, loaders or similar equipment is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Minimum 2-3 years of supervisory or management experience leading operational teams
Effective & timely planning, organizing and execution of all room and field staging, set ups, tear downs, conversions for game-days, events, corporate functions and banquet spaces
Recruitment, training, development and performance management, including facilitating job fairs throughout the year
Track, manage resources, work planning and schedules while adhering to budget spend
Demonstrate strong communication skills by leading staff and liaising with colleagues
Effectively manage snow clearing/grounds crews and assist with snow removal planning and execution in whatever capacity required
Operate forklifts, loader and other equipment to successfully execute tasks
Perform other duties as assigned
Ability to work a highly variable schedule including daytime, evenings, overnight, weekends and some holidays based on event schedules
Proven to lead, coach, mentor and hold teams accountable while fostering a positive, collaborative and safety-focused work culture
Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions, anticipate operational challenges and adapt to changing priorities
Proficient written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally with employees, contractors, vendors, tenants and senior leadership
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly excel, word and email
Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to proactively resolve problems
Ability to work in all weather conditions and perform physically demanding work, including prolonged standing, walking, lifting, carrying and moving equipment weighting 20+ pound continuously and consistently
Hold a current valid driver’s licence