Scope: Focused on service divisions (Jiffy Lube, Astec Safety, Cold Bonn), new developments (gas stations), and property management.

Position Summary

The Commercial Projects Manager drives operational excellence and growth for service-based businesses and oversees strategic projects such as new site development and property leasing. This role combines hands-on operational oversight with project management and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership 
  • Provide oversight for Jiffy Lube’s (3 locations), Astec Safety, and Cold Bonn operations.
  • Ensure compliance with automotive service standards, safety regulations, and franchise guidelines.
• Project Management 
  • Lead new initiatives such as gas station construction and commercial property leasing.
  • Coordinate renovations, expansions, and equipment upgrades.
• Financial & Risk Management 
  • Monitor budgets and cost controls for service divisions and projects.
  • Ensure adherence to OH&S, environmental, and municipal regulations.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination 
  • Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and franchise representatives.
  • Collaborate with internal teams (Finance, HR, Marketing) on project planning.

Additional Responsibilities to Include:

• Financial Acumen
  • Monitor and optimize daily, weekly, monthly, and annual budgets and inventory.
• Corporate Interface
  • Maintain strong relationships with PD Corp and franchise partners (Astec, Jiffy Lube, Papa John’s, Wok Box, Petro Can).
• Collaborative Leadership
  • Work closely with shared services teams (HR, Safety, Fleet, Finance, IT, Admin) and peer companies.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure adherence to Employment Standards, OH&S, CRA, and municipal licensing requirements.
• Mentorship & Development
  • Mentor direct reports in time management, delegation, scheduling, and people management. Create and maintain training and compensation matrices for advancement.
• Performance Planning
  • Set annual performance plans, hold monthly formal meetings, and share learnings to reduce repeat failures and develop best practices.
• Market Expansion
  • Support growth into new markets and maintain existing business relationships.
• Cash Handling & Safety Audits
  • Manage, audit, and attest cash-handling processes. Ensure compliance with corporate safety inspection and audit standards.
• Advertising & Promotions
  • Develop and implement advertising and promotional programs.
• Building Maintenance Oversight
  • Manage work orders for utilities, snow removal, painting, landscaping, janitorial, security, and proactive/preventative maintenance.
• Indigenous Employment & Succession Planning
  • Promote Indigenous employment, development, and succession planning initiatives.

Qualifications 

• Experience in service-industry operations and project management.
• Strong financial acumen and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines effectively.