Chief Operating Officer

MHB Group Canada; Ontario; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to unify and optimize its Plumbing, HVAC, Construction, and Contracting divisions. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and operational management skills to drive strategic change and enhance performance across service units, ensuring measurable results and significant growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Relocation assistance

Collaboration with a dynamic leadership team

Opportunity for meaningful operational change

Qualifications

• Experience leading operational teams in trades-based industries.
• Strong strategic vision with a focus on measurable results.
• Ability to drive change and enhance performance across divisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations across Plumbing, HVAC, Construction, and Contracting.
• Lead cross-divisional integration to enhance performance.
• Drive process excellence and champion strategic change.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Management

Strategic Planning

Process Improvement

Education

Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

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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· Just minutes from the U.S. border via the International Bridge.

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Resources for Relocation

• Welcome to SSM: A comprehensive guide for newcomers, offering insights into living, working, and enjoying life in Sault Ste. Marie. welcometossm.com
• City of Sault Ste. Marie: Official information on municipal services, community planning, and local governance. saultstemarie.com

Sault Tourism: Discover attractions, events, and activities to enjoy with your family. saultstemarie.com

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business and Project Management

• Industries

  Construction

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