At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic direction and drive operational excellence across Ontario.
- Company: GardaWorld, a global leader in security services.
- Benefits: Opportunity to make a meaningful impact and shape strategy.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Join a diverse team and contribute to making the world safer.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading large-scale operations with strong financial acumen.
The predicted salary is between 148500 - 181500 $ per year.
Business Unit: Security Services
Career Area: Operations and Administration
Location: Toronto, Ontario, CA
Lead Growth, Financial Performance and Operational Excellence Across Ontario
At GardaWorld, our success is built on strong leadership, exceptional service, and a commitment to delivering results for our clients and our people. We are seeking an accomplished Vice President, Operations to lead a large, multi-site business across Ontario. This executive will be accountable for profitable growth, financial performance, operational excellence, and client satisfaction. We welcome leaders from a variety of service-based industries who have managed complex operations, demonstrated strong financial and commercial judgment, and led large, geographically dispersed teams.
The Opportunity
- Lead the strategic direction and overall business performance of the Ontario operation.
- Own full P&L results, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue growth, labour costs, margins, and profitability.
- Analyse financial and operational performance, identify root causes of issues, and implement plans to improve results.
- Evaluate business opportunities and investments, balancing financial returns, operational risks, and long-term growth.
- Strengthen client relationships, support business development, and drive long-term client retention.
- Lead through senior managers, build accountability across the organization, and navigate complex stakeholder relationships and conflict with sound judgment.
What You Bring
- Significant experience leading large-scale, multi-site operations with full P&L accountability.
- Strong financial acumen, with the ability to analyse performance, understand cost drivers and margins, evaluate investments, and translate financial results into business decisions.
- A proven track record of improving profitability, driving growth, and delivering measurable business results.
- Experience leading senior managers, diagnosing complex operational issues, and driving performance through others.
- A calm, measured leadership style, with the ability to manage conflict, challenge constructively, and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Experience in security, facilities services, workforce solutions, or another complex service-based industry would be considered an asset.
Why GardaWorld?
Join a global organization where leaders have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, shape strategy, develop people, and contribute to continued growth. This posting is for a position that is currently vacant within the organization. GardaWorld: Make the world a safer place. GardaWorld, a global leader in security, offers exciting career opportunities in an evolving industry. We celebrate diversity and invite talent from all backgrounds to apply.
Vice President, Operations in Toronto employer: GardaWorld
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