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VP of Operations Description Aurea Technologies Inc. has an open position for a VP of Operations to join its team in Burnside Business Park in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Through continuously innovating, Aurea has developed the most powerful, portable, and user-friendly small-scale wind turbine to charge off-grid devices. The company consists of a diverse team of outdoor enthusiasts and renewable energy innovators. As a new member of this team, the successful candidate can look forward to:Supporting the day-to-day operations and administrative tasksAssisting with recruitment and hiring of new employeesOverseeing the accounting and financial reporting of the businessOverseeing the company’s product quality control and order fulfillmentSupporting Board of Director meetings by preparing financial statements and forecastsTaking part in R&D and engineering meetings to contribute to the development of new productsDeveloping operational procedure documentation and implementation of strategic objectivesWorking with suppliers and manufacturers to meet cost targets and logistics requirementsWorking with executive team regularly to ensure milestones and targets are consistently being metCandidates must have a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution, have their P. Eng. designation and eligible for registration with Engineers NS, as well as a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience in:Project management to ensure that company productivity objectives, milestones, and timelines are metAssessing and implementing improved processes and new technologiesR&D and engineering to bring a strong technical foundation that hardware products requireBuilding and maintaining relationships with other professionals and organizationsManaging accounting, cash flows, and forecasting with a strong focus on reducing burn rate and increasing profit marginsPreference will be given to candidates who have experience with engineering, production, and accounting/financial planning. This is a hybrid position, and applicants must be located within the Halifax area.Additionally, you should:Be able to motivate, organize, and support a team with varied expertiseHave exceptional business and budget-planning skillsHave strong organizational and time management skillsBe able to adapt to changing environment and solve problems as they ariseHave strong verbal and written communication as well as interpersonal and relationship building skillsBe efficient in Microsoft Office Suite as well as excellent analytical skillsAny interested eligible candidates should contact Cat Adalay at with their resume and cover letter.