Chief Executive Officer

B. Riley Farber; Toronto; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading field services organization in Toronto is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the company's growth and direction. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in the field-service sector and a proven track record in driving transactions. This role requires strong leadership skills, the ability to maximize sales, and a strategic mindset to redefine company strategies. Knowledge of market trends and operational efficiency is essential. Competitive compensation and travel opportunities across North America are included.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of work experience in field-service based industries.
• Proven success operating in mid-market; ideally driven a transaction successfully.
• Deep understanding of field services – value drivers, motivations, incentives.
• Willingness to travel across North America.

Responsibilities

• Define/redefine company strategy and develop growth hypotheses.
• Maximize existing accounts and acquire new clients.
• Enhance service levels while improving operational efficiency.
• Streamline cost structures and implement scalable processes.
• Strengthen customer service foundations and manage Top-20 accounts.
• Lead and develop a high-performing executive team.
• Partner with finance leadership for comprehensive financial oversight.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Chief Executive Officer, Services-focused

We have partnered with a world-class field services organization seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the business. As the company looks to enter its next phase of growth, this CEO will lead charge in building and scaling the company, with an intention to achieve a transaction.
They will lead a team of highly-motivated and experienced leaders with deep sector expertise and multiple years of tenure under their belt. Partnering with world-renowned clients, the company holds a commanding market position today and is seeking to further expand into new offerings, geographies, and business models.
The organization is backed by strong Private Equity partners committed to building a world-class sales and service organization in this sector.

What You Will Do:

• Strategy – Define/redefine company strategy, validate value-creation plans, and develop new growth hypotheses to prepare for transaction; expand service lines and markets to accelerate growth
• Sales – Maximize existing accounts, acquire new clients, expand into new geographies, and continue to build towards a world-class sales organization
• Service – Enhance service levels while improving field staff productivity and operational efficiency
• Operations – Streamline cost structures, optimize overhead, professionalize the organization, and implement scalable processes for organizational maturity
• Account Management – Strengthen customer service foundations and personally manage Top-20 accounts through direct senior-level client relationships
• Leadership – Lead and continue developing a high-performing executive team while implementing proactive succession planning
• Financial Management – Partner with finance leadership and Board on comprehensive financial oversight, reporting, and disciplined investment decisions
• Other areas – As needed, work with PE partner to Integrate acquisitions and drive data-driven decision making across all functions

What You Bring:

• 15+ years of work experience in relevant service or field-service based industries
• Proven success operating in mid-market; ideally driven a transaction successfully
• Deep understanding and experience of field services – value drivers, motivations, incentives
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills; able to influence at all levels
• Entrepreneurial mindset combined with a professional ethos, with the ability to thrive in a high-performance, low-ego, and collaborative environment
• Willingness to travel across North America

Who You Are:

• A strategic thinker and an action oriented problem solver
• Outstanding influencer who can galvanize teams – on and off the field
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, values-driven, and entrepreneurial culture
• You deliver on your commitments at all levels of the company , and inspire others to do the same Committed to values that include authenticity, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Proven, repeated resilience to lead and keep going in challenging transformations

If this sounds interesting to you, or anyone in your network, please apply or reach out to Purab Parikh ([e-mail]) or Marty O'Doherty ([e-mail]).