OPPORTUNITY PROFILE MANAGER, NORTHERN BC

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1 OPPORTUNITY PROFILE MANAGER, NORTHERN BC

2 the right people SAAM SMIT CANADA INC. MANAGER, NORTHERN BC CONTENTS THE ORGANIZATION SAAM SMIT CANADA INC. 1 THE OPPORTUNITY MANAGER, NORTHERN BC 2 Key Responsibilities 2 THE PERSON 4 Required Experience and Credentials 4 Competencies and Personal Characteristics 5 COMPENSATION 6 CONTACT 6

3 THE ORGANIZATION SAAM SMIT CANADA INC. SAAM SMIT Canada Inc. focuses on providing harbour towage and tanker escort assistance from its four B.C. locations of Vancouver, New Westminster, Prince Rupert, and Kitimat. SAAM SMIT Towage owns and operates a combined fleet of over 100 tugboats showcasing the latest technology, power, and capacity. With capacities from 41-ton bollard pull to 95-ton bp, its versatile and flexible fleet can handle large container ships; ro-ro ships; oil, chemical and LNG tankers; and other bulk carriers, refrigerated ships, and general cargo ships. As part of the worldwide network under Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. and SAAM S.A., SAAM SMIT Towage has the benefit of access to global market intelligence and international best practices while maintaining independent, regional operations with strong local knowledge. Boskalis, which one of the largest marine service providers in the world, encompasses marine services, such as dredging, offshore installation, heavy marine transport, subsea activities, marine salvage, oil & gas terminal services, and harbour towage. The group operates in 75 countries with a total of over 1,100 vessels and 15,600 employees. For both harbour and offshore needs, SAAM SMIT Towage s experienced and safety-conscious crews in Brazil, Canada, Mexico and Panama operate state-of-the-art fleets, providing escort and ship docking services for a diverse array of vessels and cargoes. From Stewart, British Columbia, to Rio Grande, Brazil, SAAM SMIT Towage is active in over 30 major ports in North and South America. With its best of both worlds management, clients have come to appreciate SAAM SMIT Towage s dedication and its resolve to deliver safe, efficient and professional services, tailored to their specific needs. Since its founding SAAM SMIT Towage has served a wide range of clients including oil and gas companies, port operators, shipping companies, EPC contractors, government agencies, international project developers, insurance companies, and mining firms To learn more, please SAAM SMIT Towage s website. 1 Page

4 THE OPPORTUNITY MANAGER, NORTHERN BC Based in Prince Rupert, B.C., the purpose of the Manager, Northern BC is to provide overall leadership to the Prince Rupert and Kitimat locations of the Company. The Manager will maintain levels of safety, quality and customer service to the standards of SAAM and Boskalis worldwide and provide a safe and enjoyable workplace for all employees. In addition, s/he will contribute to the profitability of SAAM SMIT Canada by coordinating crews and vessels to deliver services to customers and maintain equipment in accordance with Company standards. Key Responsibilities Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Work toward continuous improvement and compliance with SHE-Q policies; Ensure compliance with SHE-Q policies and Company s accreditation for ISM, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001; Schedule and implement safety meetings; Ensure vessel crews are fulfilling their duties in respect of regulatory requirements and fulfilling requirements set out by the Company; Address safety concerns with a sense of urgency; Ensure all employees have current certificate upgrades, including their medicals. 2 Page

5 Management of Daily Operations Ensure the organization is running in a safe, productive and cost effective manner; Communicate regularly with customers to ensure we fulfill their service requirements; Ensure appropriate records and details of company services are maintained; Maintain a certified, trained and effective workforce to meet customer demands, in alignment with Union collective agreements; Approve final vacation schedules to meet scheduling needs; Oversee purchasing process; Oversee vessel maintenance to ensure vessels are ready to meet customer demands. Networking and Marketing Communicate with and maintain good customer relationships; Develop and maintain positive relationships with local Indigenous Communities; Network with industry leaders to stay informed on market trends and potential business opportunities; Inform headquarter departments on potential new business opportunities. Financial, Administration and Reporting Prepare and manage the annual budgets for the northern divisions; Oversee invoicing and ensure customers are billed in a timely manner; Approve and process operational related divisional payables; Track daily revenue and prepare month end reports; Track vessel visits, follow trends, and provide timely reports to Head Office; Prepare monthly flash and executive reports; Participate in scheduled conference calls concerning operational and commercial issues and initiatives; Quarterly visits to Head Office in Vancouver. Performance Indicators Business Volume (Sales) Financial results (e.g. performance against budget); Productivity metrics (e.g. on-time and on-quality delivery of services); Customer Relationships (e.g. called first in the industry to provide services); SHE-Q Performance; Continuous Improvement. 3 Page

6 THE PERSON Required Experience and Credentials The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience: Business degree or five years marine related business management experience, or equivalent; Exceptional customer service skills; High-level knowledge of the marine industry and good understanding of marine transportation; Operational Management and Leadership Skills; Problem solving skills; Negotiation skills; Experience in a union environment; Excellent business acumen; Confidence and command skills resulting in an ability to deal with difficult situations and strong personalities in an environment that can be conflict-oriented; Conflict management skills; Exceptional interpersonal skills related to communications, customer service, and employee relations. 4 Page

7 Competencies and Personal Characteristics Strategic Leadership Ability to set goals and communicate them effectively across an organization. Inspires and motivates others through their own example, instilling enthusiasm and commitment. Ability to analyze, assess, and make appropriate recommendations both internally and externally. People Development Makes a positive and long lasting connection with the heads, hearts, and hands of employees; inspires increasing commitment, work effort, and the desire to stay with the organization for the long term. Coaching and Recognition Fosters long-term learning and development of others through coaching, managing performance, and mentoring; has a genuine desire to develop others and help them succeed; formally and informally recognizes deserving staff and colleagues. Team Player / Teamwork Demonstrated success leading a high performance team, talks openly with others, establishes expectations, holds self and others accountable, supports group decisions, shares credit, builds enthusiasm for goals, and resolves conflict appropriately. Influential and Collaborative Has an honest, open, consistent approach to working with others; possesses strong relationship and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and develop/maintain partnerships, obtaining stakeholder agreement. Analytical / Problem-Solving Skills Consults appropriately, identifies needs, thoroughly collects data, and analyzes problems in context of organizational goals. Uses sound judgment, builds consensus, makes independent decisions appropriately, and implements solutions or resolutions appropriately. Change Management Facilitates the orderly implementation and timely acceptance of workplace innovations and improvements by planning and overseeing the execution of structured transition processes, clearly communicating transition goals and strategies. Conflict Management Develops working relationships that facilitate the prevention and or resolution of conflicts; maintains a mature problem-solving attitude while dealing with interpersonal conflict, hostility or time demands. Honesty and Integrity Demonstrates a resolute commitment to the rules and core values of the organization, setting an example of professionalism and ethical propriety. 5 Page

8 Politically Astute Is diplomatic, tactful, and non-confrontational; recognizes internal and external sensitivities; has an intuitive ability to read the political implications of recommendations and actions. Strategic Demonstrates an understanding of the link between job responsibilities and overall organizational goals and needs, and performs one s job with the broader goals in mind. Develops/implements a functional plan in support of organizational strategic direction. Business Acumen Emphasizes the importance of cash flow, and clarifies the need to manage separately for profit and cash. Provides the tools to track revenues and expenses, and for the forecasting, planning, and execution of business strategy; looks at how metrics impact behavior, and how new metrics can change results. Adaptable Has the ability to adapt to changing situations; able to alter course when necessary; enjoys and embraces new challenges and pressure; is flexible. COMPENSATION A competitive compensation package will be provided including an attractive base salary and excellent benefits. Further details will be discussed in a personal interview. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Andrew Philip or Greg Longster LEADERS INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE SEARCH # Granville Street Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G5 Phone: (604) vancouver@leadersinternational.com 6 Page