Chief Operating Officer

Bureau; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workspace design firm in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee global operations and logistics during a stage of rapid growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in senior operations leadership, particularly in scaling supply chains and logistics. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to join a mission-driven team reshaping workspace design.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Impactful work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior operations leadership experience, ideally in furniture, manufacturing, logistics, or a high-growth industry.
• Proven track record of building scalable supply chains across multiple regions.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and improve global operations, including supply chain and logistics.
• Implement systems to streamline product delivery.
• Build a culture of accountability within the operations team.

Skills

Senior operations leadership experience

Building scalable supply chains

Strong problem-solving skills

Cost engineering

Job description

About Bureau

At Bureau, we design and deliver modular, human-centered workspaces that make offices more flexible, productive, and inspiring. Our growing team is rethinking how people experience space at work, helping organizations build environments that adapt to their evolving needs. We’re expanding rapidly in North America, Australia, and globally—and we’re looking for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help lead us through this next stage of growth.

The Opportunity

As Bureau’s COO, you will be a key member of the executive team, responsible for scaling our operational infrastructure to meet the demands of rapid growth across Canada, the US, Europe, Australia, and new territories. You will oversee logistics, installations, supply chain, and product cost engineering while building scalable systems that balance efficiency with customer experience. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role suited to someone with deep operational experience, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to design and execute complex global supply chain and logistics strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership
  Oversee and continuously improve global operations, including supply chain, logistics, installation networks, and warehousing.
• Product & Supply Chain Operations
  Implement systems to streamline fulfillment and modular product delivery.
• People, Performance & Culture
  Build a culture of problem-solving and accountability within the operations team.
• Innovation & Future Readiness
  Explore and operationalize new manufacturing hubs to reduce risk and cost.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior operations leadership experience, ideally within furniture, manufacturing, logistics, or a related high-growth industry.
• Proven track record of building scalable supply chains and logistics networks across multiple regions.
• Experience negotiating global vendor, shipping, and warehousing agreements.
• Demonstrable experience building relationships with and managing manufacturing suppliers
• Strong background in cost engineering, SKU management, and product fulfillment.
• Demonstrated ability to launch and scale operational models (e.g., leasing, recycling/refurbishment).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Skilled at building high-performance teams and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

Why Join Bureau?

• Be part of a mission-driven team reshaping the future of workspace design.
• Lead a critical function in a fast-growing, global company.
• Collaborate with creative, entrepreneurial colleagues across North America, Europe, Australia, and beyond.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a chance to make a measurable impact.

Compensation

This role offers a salary range of $150,000 – $250,000 CAD annually, commensurate with experience, plus benefits and performance-based incentives.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Bureau is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, family status, or any other protected characteristic under the BC Human Rights Code.

Confidentiality & Privacy

All information received in connection with your application will be kept confidential and used solely for the purposes of recruitment in accordance with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).