Job Title

Talent Harbour Part of JL Davis Enterprises Burnaby, BC (In-office, 5 days/week) Long-term HQ relocating to Port Moody / Tri-Cities (Port Moody / Coquitlam) Full-time | Senior Leadership This is not a corporate COO role. This is an operator seat. Talent Harbour is a people-based professional services business scaling quickly through organic growth and acquisitions. Were looking for a VP Operations / COO-calibre leader to own execution, people, and operating discipline as we scale, without breaking service quality, culture, or values. If execution slips, standards drift, or growth creates friction, this role owns the fix. The One-Sentence Job Build and run the operating system that drives growth through strong people, clear systems, and disciplined execution. About Us Talent Harbour is a full-service talent management firm partnering with founder-led companies and leading organizations across North America across the full people lifecycle. Executive search & recruiting Leadership development & coaching Fractional HR Career transition & outplacement Human capital technology We operate within JL Davis Enterprises , a purpose driven founder-led family office that actively builds, scales, acquires, and invests in people-driven businesses with a long-term view. Talent Harbour is growing quickly through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions . We have recently completed multiple acquisitions and continue to expand our national platform. What sets us apart is simple - we build people strategies that actually work in the real world . We help organizations: Build world-class teams Develop high-impact leaders Support employees through growth, change, and transition We are built by business operators and experienced HR leaders , grounded in real-world execution - not theory. What Youll Own (No Grey Areas) People & Leadership Lead the business day-to-day Hire and retain A-players (no passengers) Put the right people in the right seats and move quickly when theyre not Address issues early, directly and with respect Build leaders beneath you so the business doesnt rely on one person Operations That Drive Growth Translate growth goals into staffing and execution plans Improve utilization, speed, and throughput Remove bottlenecks that limit performance and growth Protect margins through disciplined execution Cross-Selling & Recurring Revenue Build systems that expand accounts across the client lifecycle Shift the business from one-off work to longer-term engagements Make growth more predictable and repeatable Build out a cross selling system for our group of companies. Sales Execution (With Leadership) Partner closely with our VP, Revenue & Client Services Enforce CRM discipline and clean pipelines Run weekly pipeline and deal accountability Ensure clean handoffs from sales to delivery Systems & Execution Run the business using EOS / Scaling Up-style cadence or similar Build SOPs people actually follow (checklists > manuals) Implement scorecards for every role Partner closely with our VP of Technology to implement the right technology and AI systems that eliminate manual administrative work and increase speed, accuracy, and scalability. Project-manage initiatives end-to-end Lead clean, fast acquisition integrations Mentorship, Growth & Platform Exposure This role works directly with the founders of JL Davis Enterprises award-winning Canadian entrepreneurs with deep, hands-on operating experience. Youll gain: Close mentorship from proven operators and investors Exposure to real decision-making across growth, acquisitions, and leadership The opportunity to take on expanded responsibility over time As the platform grows, there is meaningful opportunity to: Lead integration and scaling of future acquisitions Take on broader operational leadership across portfolio companies Grow with the JL Davis Enterprises family office as a senior operator For the right person, this role has the scope and mandate to grow into a Chief Operating Officerlevel seat based on performance. We invest in people and leaders , with a long-term view toward building the next generation of operators. What This Role Is Not Not a back-office ops role Not a theoretical strategist role Not overly corporate Not conflict-avoidant This is a demanding role with real responsibility, but also meaningful opportunity, upside, and the chance to make a real impact in the industry for the right person. Ideal Background (For Alignment) Youve likely been a: VP Operations Head of Operations Director of Operations (with real scope) VP, Business Operations / Platform Operations General Manager Integrator in a founder-led firm Best-fit backgrounds: Professional services or people-heavy businesses Recruiting, consulting, coaching, HR, or talent platforms B2B SaaS or tech-enabled services businesses (especially with delivery or recurring-revenue models) Private equitybacked companies where they led operations, integration, or execution Founder-led companies that scaled and needed structure, discipline, and strong people leadership Compensation Base Salary: $130,000 $180,000 CAD Bonus: Significant, uncapped performance-based upside tied directly to EBITDA growth and business results Total Potential: $250,000+ over time for high performers Compensation is structured to reward results, accountability, and long-term value creation. Location In-office (5 days/week) 8am - 5pm Burnaby, BC Office relocating to Port Moody / Tri-Cities in near future Interested? This is an in-office leadership role (5 days/week) . If youre a hands-on operator who leads from the front, enforces standards, and wants to build something meaningful - wed like to hear from you. If you are shortlisted, we will reach out to you via the email address you provided. Thank you for taking the time to apply!