As our District Manager for our Energy and Resource Division, you will provide operational leadership, direction, and guidance to a regional operations team within Energy & Resources. You will serve as the primary representative for client accounts in the area of operation, participates in retention and growth activities within their area of responsibility. You will support and be responsible for financial performance, policy and process compliance, health and safety performance, compliance, talent management and strategic initiatives.

• Provides operational leadership to assigned region to ensure compliance to operational initiatives and client satisfaction. Actively participates in account retention and business growth and development initiatives. Maintains relationships with client while representing Sodexo in regular service reviews and contract amendments/negotiations. Manages positive and sustainable relationships with our Indigenous partners. Participates in the growth and development of business through innovation in collaboration with sales and support teams. Ensures implementation of client business plans, promotes partnership with clients and fulfils the client contractual obligations and expectations.

• Manages and is accountable for financial performance of all operations within the assigned region, ensures accurate and realistic budget creation, adherence to financial budgets and expenditures and monitors and analyses financial performance and metrics.

• Provides leadership in and supports talent development initiatives, ensures appropriate development opportunities and plans within assigned sites. Works with Operational sites to create long term staffing and development plans to grow business. Provides regular feedback related to on-going development of team. Provides mentorship and coaching to leadership teams, manages performance as required. Oversees and monitors performance management, engagement, employee satisfaction to ensure consistency to Sodexo standards and processes as well as optimal engagement and retention.

• Ensures consistency of operations, compliance of all company and client policies and procedures, government regulations and Sodexo programs and initiatives. Owns and inspires safety culture by role modelling health and safety culture, engagement, and initiatives.

• Post-secondary education in management, business or related field
• Equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5 years' experience overseeing support service operations including food service, Hard FM and environmental services.
• Experience in other support services an asset
• 8 years' experience in a senior operational leadership role
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience leading in a unionized environment and working with Indigenous partners.
• Food or FM designations – e.g. RD, CSNM, Red Seal, FMP, an asset
• Demonstrated ability to successfully grow a business
• Ability to set priorities, plan and coordinate work activities of self and others
• Strong commitment to client relations, ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients and potential clients and establish long term relationships for account retention.
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• Proven motivator, agile and collaborative with strong business insights and strategic planning abilities
• Solution minded, innovative and willing to take calculated risks
• Committed to learning, continued growth and development for self and teams
• Demonstrated commitment to Health and Safety
• Strong financial acumen, analytical thinking and time management skills while managing multiple priorities.

 What Makes Sodexo Different:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits 
• Training and development programs
• Countless opportunities for growth
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability
• An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more. View Sodexo's latest awards here
• And so much more!

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

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Grow your career with a company that shares your passion! Our Energy and Resource Division is seeking a District Manager for Western Canada. This role will require travel across Western Canada 35% of your time.

Sodexo offers a competitive salary range $125,000 - $135,000 as well as Extended Benefits (Medical, Dental, Optical, Prescription Drug Plan) from day one of your new role. This role also includes an annual performance bonus. We also offer paid vacation and so much more!

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.