About the role

  • Partner with Board and executive team to set vision, mission, and long-term strategic goals.
  • Drive multi-sector growth strategies, identifying new markets, partnerships, and service expansion opportunities.
  • Ensure integration across business units (construction services, rentals, energy, security) to maximize synergies and competitiveness.
  • Develop and implement annual operating plans, financial budgets, and performance targets aligned with corporate strategy.
  • Oversee operations across all divisions, ensuring efficiency, safety, quality, and profitability.
  • Implement standardized operating procedures, KPIs, and performance measurement frameworks.
  • Lead initiatives for digital transformation, process automation, and technology adoption to enhance efficiency and scalability.
  • Monitor project delivery, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution and high client satisfaction.
  • Drive continuous improvement in health & safety standards, environmental sustainability, and regulatory compliance.
  • Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop executive and operational leaders across the organization.
  • Oversee financial performance and operational budgets, working closely with CFO to ensure profitability and cost efficiency.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, suppliers, regulators, and investors.

Requirements

  • Proven track record as a senior operations executive (COO, EVP, or divisional President/GM) in construction, contracting, industrial services, or infrastructure sectors.
  • Minimum 15+ years progressive leadership experience, with multi-division, multi-sector oversight.
  • Strong background in construction operations, large-scale project delivery, and contracting services.
  • Demonstrated success in business transformation, growth initiatives, and operational scaling.
  • Experience with equipment management, energy systems, and/or security technology is highly advantageous.
  • Financial acumen with experience in budgeting, P&L oversight, and strategic investment decisions.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package that provides extended health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance and critical illness.
  • Continuous learning opportunities with an annual educational allowance.
  • Generous referral program ranging from $500-$2,500 depending on business need.
  • Regular consistent team building activities and events.
  • Discounts to local amenities and vendors.
  • Discounted hotel stays in multiple locations through our Hospitality offerings.

Job title

Chief Operating Officer – CapWest

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

CA$250,000 - CA$350,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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