Operations Manager

We are Bagel Labs — an AI research lab pioneering distributed training of frontier diffusion models on commodity hardware. We're a ~10-person team building infrastructure for the next era of generative AI.

About The Tole

We're looking for an Operations Manager — Administrative Services to work directly with our CEO and own the operational backbone of Bagel — finance, HR, admin, compliance — so our research and go-to-market teams can move fast without friction.

Details

* Toronto, ON (on-site only)

* Permanent, full-time (40 hours/week) · Flexible hours, overtime required

* Language: English

What You Will Do

* Co-ordinate administrative services across the organization

* Plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate daily operations

* Direct and advise staff engaged in records management, security, finance, purchasing, human resources, and other administrative services

* Direct and control corporate governance and regulatory compliance procedures

* Assist in preparing annual budgets; plan, administer, and control budgets for projects, contracts, equipment, and supplies

* Collect and record administrative and service fees

* Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits

* Interview, hire, and provide training for staff

* Manage contracts, procurement, and service providers (including GPU/cloud vendors)

* Plan and execute internal and external events (offsites, demo days, conference logistics)

* Surface operational data to leadership — burn rate, headcount plan, runway — so decisions stay grounded

* Liaise with external advisors including accountants, immigration counsel, and legal professionals

* Maintain and organize corporate records, filings, and documentation

What We're Looking For

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Economics, Business Administration and Management, or a related field.

Experience: 3 to less than 5 years in operations, administration, or business management. Early-stage startup experience preferred; deep tech a plus.

Tech stack: MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word), QuickBooks, Google Drive, MAC.

You thrive in: A fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and a large workload. You work well under pressure, pay close attention to detail, and bring flexibility and initiative to everything you do.

You bring: Excellent written communication, strong interpersonal skills, sharp organizational ability, and solid time management.

Additional: Criminal record check required.

What We Offer

* Competitive benefits

* Extended health and dental coverage

* Direct influence on company trajectory and culture

* A seat at the table building infrastructure for the next era of generative AI

Who Can Apply

The employer accepts applications from:

* Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada

* Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Interested? Apply directly through LinkedIn. We'd love to hear from you.

Bagel Labs Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, or disability.