Director, Operations - Campus & Corporate Services (70302795)

Experience level: director.

How You'll Make an Impact

As the Director, Operations - Campus & Corporate Services , you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a portfolio of complex client accounts across our Campus and Corporate Services segments. Reporting to the Vice President, Operations, you will be accountable for operational excellence, client retention and growth, financial performance, health and safety, talent management, and the execution of strategic initiatives.

You will serve as a trusted partner to clients while leading multi-site operations through multiple layers of management, ensuring exceptional service delivery and sustainable business growth. This role requires a strategic leader who can drive business results, foster strong client relationships, develop high-performing teams, and identify opportunities to expand partnerships across a diverse portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational direction across multiple client locations and service lines.

• Lead and support Area General Managers, District Managers, Resident District Managers, and site leadership teams to achieve business objectives and operational excellence.

• Build and maintain strong executive-level client relationships to support retention, satisfaction, and long-term growth.

• Drive financial performance through effective budget management, forecasting, cost controls, and profitability initiatives.

• Partner with Business Development teams on new business opportunities, contract renewals, service expansions, and client presentations.

• Lead new account openings, transitions, and operational improvement initiatives.

• Champion health, safety, compliance, and risk management programs across the portfolio.

• Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for continuous improvement.

• Support talent development, succession planning, employee engagement, and performance management initiatives.

• Ensure delivery of Sodexo standards, contractual obligations, and client expectations across all accounts.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• 10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience within food services, facilities management, workplace experience, education, healthcare, hospitality, or corporate environments.

• Post-secondary education in Business, Hospitality, Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.

• Proven success leading multi-site operations, managing large budgets, and delivering strong financial and client outcomes.

• Experience working within unionized and non-unionized environments.

• Strong business acumen, financial management, strategic planning, and project management skills.

• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, presentation, and influencing skills.

• Demonstrated success developing leaders and building high-performing teams.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and business reporting tools.

• GTA-based candidates preferred, with the ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including overnight travel as required.

• Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.

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.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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Grow your career with a company that shares your passion!

Our Campus & Corporate Services Division has an exciting opportunity to join the Sodexo team as our next Director, Operations - Campus & Corporate Services .

Location: Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Ontario preferred.

Travel: This role supports client sites across Ontario and other regions as required. Candidates should be based in the Greater Toronto Area and be comfortable travelling up to 50% of the time , including occasional overnight travel.

Salary: $150,000 - $175,000. This position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

At Sodexo, we create environments where people can thrive, whether they're learning, collaborating, researching, working, or building their careers. Across campuses and corporate workplaces, our teams deliver exceptional food, hospitality, and integrated facilities management solutions that enhance the experience of students, faculty, employees, and guests. We are committed to creating vibrant, inclusive, and productive environments that support our clients' goals while improving quality of life every day.

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.