Chief Operating Office (COO)

MHB Group; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MHB Group seeks a strategic and operationally driven Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead its growth in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. This hands-on leadership role entails overseeing diverse service divisions, optimizing operations, and implementing scalable systems to ensure company-wide performance and success. Join a collaborative team to shape the future of a company known for its quality and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Opportunity for relocation to Sault Ste. Marie

Career growth and stability

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a COO or in a similar leadership role in trades-based businesses.
• Strong background in operational management and process optimization.
• Ability to lead unified, high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-divisional integration across Plumbing, HVAC, Construction, and Contracting.
• Drive strategic change and process excellence.
• Maximize resources and deliver insightful reporting.

Skills

Strategic vision

Operational discipline

Leadership

Change management

Job description

Are you open to relocating to the most beautiful and exciting City in northern Ontario? Wanting to take a step back from the "rat race", high cost of living and congestion of the big impersonal cities or simply want to come home to one of the friendliest places to work and raise a family in Canada then read on.

We are working with a growing and dynamic company based in Sault Ste. Marie, ON , known for delivering industry-leading service across its Plumbing, HVAC, Construction, and Contracting divisions . With a commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement, the company is preparing for its next stage of growth—and is seeking a strategic and operationally driven Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help lead the charge.

As Chief Operating Officer, you will be a key member of the executive leadership team, working closely with the CEO to align and optimize all operational functions. Your mandate will include unifying distinct service divisions under a streamlined operational structure, enhancing visibility and performance across business units, and implementing scalable systems and processes to support growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a candidate with both strategic vision and operational discipline—someone who can lead change and deliver measurable results in areas such as estimating, supply chain management, and field operations.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead Cross-Divisional Integration : Oversee and unify operations across Plumbing, HVAC, Construction, and Contracting to drive scalability, client satisfaction, and long-term success.
• Champion Strategic Change
• Drive Process Excellence
• Maximize Resources & Budget Impact
• Deliver Insightful Reporting

What’s in it for you :

• Shape the future of a growing company by leading meaningful operational change
• Be part of a collaborative, dynamic, and innovative leadership team
• Join a respected industry player with a strong foundation and big ambitions
• Build a long-term career with growth and stability
• Relocation to Sault Ste. Marie, and a chance to elevate your career and your quality of life.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

If you're a results-oriented operations leader with experience in trades-based businesses and a passion for building unified, high-performing teams then APPLY NOW and we will be in touch with more details.

Apply now or contact us confidentially to learn more.

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