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Vice President of Operations

Vegetation Management | Field Services

Position Overview

West Country Energy Services is seeking an experienced, results-driven Vice President of Operations to lead and oversee the operational performance of our growing vegetation management company.

This is a senior leadership position responsible for driving operational excellence, developing strong management teams, improving efficiencies, maintaining high safety standards, and ensuring consistent, profitable business growth.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who understands the complexities of field-based service operations and can translate business objectives into measurable results. They will bring strong leadership, financial discipline, operational expertise, and the ability to build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Provide overall leadership and direction for daily operations across all vegetation management divisions.
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with company goals and growth objectives.
• Establish performance standards, operating procedures, and accountability measures.
• Improve productivity, resource utilization, scheduling, and operational efficiencies.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to customer expectations.

People & Leadership Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, supervisors, and field leadership teams.
• Build a strong culture of accountability, communication, teamwork, and performance.
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and succession planning.

Safety & Risk Management

• Champion a proactive safety culture across all operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable workplace safety regulations, industry standards, and environmental requirements.
• Ensure field operations are conducted safely and responsibly.

Financial & Business Performance

• Maintain accountability for operational budgets, job costing, margins, and profitability.
• Identify opportunities to improve gross margins and reduce operating costs.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement strategies to improve results.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on annual budgets, forecasting, and strategic planning.

Equipment & Resources

• Oversee fleet, equipment, maintenance, and asset utilization.
• Ensure equipment availability, reliability, and cost-effective management.
• Optimize labour, equipment, and materials to maximize operational performance.

Customer & Business Development

• Maintain strong relationships with key customers and strategic partners.
• Support business development through operational planning, estimating, and service delivery strategies.
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and consistent service quality.
• Identify opportunities to expand service capabilities and support company growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Must possess a valid Alberta Pesticide Applicator Certificate or an equivalent recognized certification, or be eligible and willing to obtain the required Alberta certification.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, preferably within vegetation management, forestry, utilities, or related field-service industries.
• Demonstrated experience leading large, geographically dispersed field operations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple departments, managers, supervisors, and field crews.
• Strong understanding of operational financials, budgeting, job costing, and profitability.
• Experience managing fleet, equipment, labour, and resource allocation.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational improvements and sustainable business growth.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a leader who:

• Thinks strategically but understands the realities of day-to-day field operations.
• Leads from the front and earns the respect of employees at every level.
• Makes decisions based on performance, data, and sound business judgment.
• Builds strong teams and develops future leaders.
• Understands that safety, quality, productivity, and profitability must work together.
• Is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growing organization.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a growing vegetation management organization in a key executive leadership role. The successful candidate will have a significant impact on the company's operational direction, team development, customer relationships, and long-term success.

Compensation: Competitive compensation package based on experience, including performance incentives and additional benefits.

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Pay: $115,000.00-$125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Location: In person