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Overview Banyan Capital Partners, part of Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, is seeking a Senior Vice President, Operations for its portfolio company Stagevision in Mississauga. If you are a hands-on, operationally minded leader who enjoys building scalable processes, driving performance and leading teams in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment, this opportunity is for you. As a strategic partner to the CEO, you will lead the operations function, driving operational excellence, scalability and disciplined execution across a growing, multi-site business. This role will be based in Mississauga. Stagevision is an audiovisual and event production company that handles every aspect of event production, from corporate meetings to large-scale conferences, with a focus on transparency, collaboration and flawless execution. The company provides audiovisual solutions, lighting design, stage management and virtual integration for in-person, virtual and hybrid experiences. Recently, Toronto-based Banyan Capital Partners invested in Stagevision to accelerate its continued growth. Responsibilities Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, bringing structure, discipline and insight to support growth, scalability and operational performance. Lead day-to-day operations across five regional hubs, ensuring consistent service delivery, safety standards and operational execution. Build and implement standardized operating procedures and a unified operating model to support scalable, repeatable performance across all locations. Own P&L performance across regional hubs, driving accountability and financial ownership at the local operations level. Establish and evolve KPI frameworks including labour utilization, equipment utilization, cross-rental spend, fleet efficiency and warehouse performance; lead regular business reviews and performance management. Design and oversee a flexible labour model, balancing full-time employees and freelance technicians to meet fluctuating demand. Build forecasting, scheduling tools and operational management structures to support workforce planning and execution. Lead the hiring, development and performance management of operations leaders and technician workforce; build bench strength and succession plans. Optimize equipment utilization across the business, maximizing use of owned assets and minimizing external rental spend through disciplined processes and controls. Develop and execute a scalable, cost-efficient fleet strategy, ensuring compliance with all applicable transportation and safety regulations. Own and optimize the ERP platform, ensuring data integrity, reporting accuracy and alignment with operational needs. Drive the development of standardized, documented processes across equipment handling, asset management, workflows and warehouse operations. Lead operational integration of acquisitions, including systems, processes and organizational alignment; support due diligence and post-close execution. Partner cross-functionally with Sales and Finance to support pricing strategy, cost management and overall business performance. Qualifications Proven senior operations leadership experience with 10+ years, including leadership of multi-site or distributed operations environments. Experience in field services or a comparable asset- and labour-intensive environment; experience in AV, live events, logistics or rental-based businesses is an asset. Strong operational and financial acumen, including experience owning or influencing P&L performance and driving results through KPIs and data. Experience building scalable processes, systems and infrastructure in a growth or post-acquisition environment. Hands-on experience with ERP or operations platforms and a strong belief in data-driven decision-making. Deep understanding of labour planning, workforce management, asset utilization and warehouse or logistics operations. Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives; Lean, Six Sigma or similar methodologies are considered an asset. Proven ability to build, develop and retain high-performing teams across multiple locations. Experience supporting or leading M&A integration efforts is preferred. Hands-on, action-oriented leader with a solutions-driven mindset and a strong sense of ownership and accountability Strong communication skills and the ability to lead through influence, alignment and clear direction. About Banyan Capital Partners Founded in 2008, Banyan Capital Partners is a leading Canadian mid-market private equity firm with a successful track record. Banyan invests equity capital alongside Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd. and several Connor, Clark & Lunn Private Capital high-net-worth clients. Equal Opportunity CC&L Financial Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or expression, disability, or age. Your application will be reviewed by a member of the hiring team - AI is not used in the screening, assessment or selection of applications at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr