Vice President, ESS - Strategic Growth and Operational Leadership in Remote Services

Compass Group North America; Canada; Remote; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice company in Canada is seeking a Vice President for ESS to drive growth and operational excellence in remote services. The role requires over 10 years of executive leadership experience and a strong financial acumen. As a key partner, the VP will execute enterprise-wide initiatives and manage a national team. The ideal candidate will be client-centric with proven P&L leadership in large-scale operations. This position supports a diverse workforce and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive executive leadership experience in healthcare or regulated services environments.
• Proven P&L leadership of national or large-scale operations.
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and engage cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic initiatives across the ESS portfolio for operational excellence.
• Own budgetary planning and financial performance of the ESS business.
• Lead a national team of senior leaders and foster a culture of empowerment.

Skills

Executive leadership experience

Process management

Financial acumen

Client-centric mindset

Cross-functional team leadership

Education

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)

Job description

Working Title: Vice President, ESS - Strategic Growth and Operational Leadership in Remote Services
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Starting Hourly Rate: $[[cusHourlyRate]]per hour
Address: [[req_streetAddress]] Mississauga ON L5W 0G2
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You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Imagine working in a place where thousands of people rely on your team to bring out the best in their day. Join us and know you can make it happen by creating a home away from home for our clients. You can make every day more enjoyable simply by serving a nutritious meal, or ensuring a safe living environment, or creating recreational programs for their down time. No matter what role you play with us, it will be an important one.

Why work with ESS Support Services? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. We work with clients in the oil and gas, mining, construction, coastal logging, military and defense sectors. Coverage is as diverse as offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, to coastal logging camps in B.C., to construction camps in the Alberta Oil Sands. Facilities are located within drill camps, mining camps, construction camps, pipeline camps, oil and gas installations and correctional facilities.

Job Summary

As our Vice President, ESS, you will be the strategic force driving Compass’s growth and operational excellence in remote services across Canada. Reporting directly to the President, ESS North America, the VP will serve as a key partner in driving enterprise-wide initiatives while managing operational execution with precision and rigor. This role exists to balance strategic growth with operational accountability—freeing up presidential capacity to focus on broader business imperatives. This pivotal new role balances enterprise-level initiatives with disciplined execution, expanding Compass’s presence in the Canadian remote services market while upholding its core values —translating bold vision into day-to-day execution while inspiring a national team of senior leaders.

Drive strategic initiatives across the ESS portfolio to drive operational excellence

• Partner with the President to shape enterprise and market-level strategy while taking ownership of day-to-day operations to serve as a trusted second-in-command, ensuring detailed execution of initiatives and business goals
• Own budgetary planning, forecasting, and financial performance of the ESS business by strengthening pricing, margin management, and cost discipline across services
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align goals, streamline execution, and embed accountability
• Institutionalize process rigor, compliance standards, and performance metrics
• Lead initiatives to improve data integrity, reporting, and KPI visibility across the ESS operation
• Champion Compass's operating model and embed the Compass Way in all functions
• Lead a national team of senior leaders and foster a culture of empowerment and ownership

Think you have what it takes to be our Vice President, ESS? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you will be successful:

• 10+ years of progressive executive leadership experience in healthcare, laboratory, facilities, or regulated services environments
• Proven P&L leadership of national or large-scale operations (>$150M)
• Exceptional process management, planning, and integration experience
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and engage cross-functional teams in complex organizations
• Strong financial acumen and comfort with managing margin performance, budgeting, and forecasting
• Client-centric mindset with experience managing key accounts and customer success strategies
• Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) and/or relevant professional designation preferred.
• 30% of time spent travelling, both in site visits and stakeholder meetings.

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for further information.