Operations officers work closely with management and the COO of organizations to manage and oversee company operations. While the nature of your role will vary based on your employer, you will work to help develop policy, ensure compliance, and oversee projects and budgetary resources. You’ll work with people across the company, conduct reviews, resolve issues, and ensure timelines are met. Your overall goal is to help the company meet their business targets. Business acumen, strong communications and project management skills will help you be successful in this position.
Operations officers typically work in the corporate office of an organization. You will spend a lot of your days working on the computer and meeting with various people throughout the organization. You will work standard office hours. Some overtime may be required to address issues and meet tight deadlines. Specific directives will be communicated to you by the operations manager or COO.
The next step in your career depends on your employer. Generally, operations officers move into management roles such as operations manager, general manager, compliance manager, or assistant director.
The average annual salary for an operations officer working in the Edmonton metropolitan area is just over $67,000 per year. This is more than $35 per hour. Here is a breakdown of salary based on your level of experience:
annual: $67,300
monthly: $5,608
weekly: $1,402
hourly: $35.05
lowest salary: $57,100 per year
average salary: $67,300 per year
highest salary: $77,600 per year
junior salary: $57,100-$69,000 per year
intermediate salary: $60,800-$73,300 per year
senior salary: $64,300-$77,600 per year
No two days will be the same for operators officers. Your tasks for the day will be dependent on company priorities. Here is a general list of the tasks that will be part of your role:
Operations officers typically work for larger organizations. You can work for companies across many industries including retail, marketing, insurance, and virtually any company with a large corporate office.
Operations officers are critical and strategic thinkers. You have strong business knowledge and understand how a company works from top to bottom. Here are the top skills you will need to be successful in this position:
Operations officer jobs require you to have a bachelor’s degree in project management, business management, operations management or other related areas of study. Some employers prefer a Masters degree. Strong experience in a related business role is an asset.