Labour Optimization Lead Job Calgary area,Alberta Canada,Business

Job Description

What's The Role?

At Dexterra Group
, operational excellence isn’t theoretical — it’s measurable.

We’re looking for an Labour Optimization Lead to help us turn our Labour data into real-world impact across our Facilities Management (FM) portfolio.

This is a high-impact, individual contributor role reporting directly to the President, Facilities Management Canada, with a clear mandate: use data, insight, and commercial judgement to materially improve labour productivity and profitability.

What You’ll Be Doing

Analyze labour productivity performance (e.g. square feet per labour hour) across FM verticals including airports and commercial environments.

Identify and deliver productivity improvements that translate into labour savings.

Develop productivity benchmarks and labour models that strengthen pricing accuracy and commercial competitiveness.

Partner closely with Operations, Finance, and iLabs to link data, financial performance, and operational outcomes.

Translate complex analysis into clear, actionable insights for site teams and executive leadership.

Challenge existing assumptions and operating practices using evidence-based analysis.

Support a culture of disciplined, data-driven decision-making across the business.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

5+ years of experience driving operational optimization through data analysis and performance insights.

A strong quantitative background in Data Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.

Demonstrated experience delivering real cost savings and profitability improvements.

Solid financial and commercial acumen, including comfort with P&L drivers, pricing, and margin analysis.

Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large, complex data sets.

Experience using modern analytics platforms and generative AI tools in a business environment.

Ability to communicate credibly with both front-line site teams and senior executives.

Comfort operating as a senior individual contributor with influence but no direct authority.

Bonus points for experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or operational consulting methodologies.

** Why this role stands out **

Direct reporting line to the President of FM Canada.

Clear ownership of outcomes, not just dashboards.

Enterprise-level visibility and influence without people-management overhead.

Mandate to challenge, not simply observe.

Opportunity to shape labour strategy, productivity, and commercial performance.