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Vice President, ESS – Strategic Growth and Operational Leadership in Remote Services
Req ID: 1448690
Category: Foodservice Management – SALARY
Brand: ESS
Location: Mississauga, ON
Posting Date: September 11, 2025
Category: Foodservice Management – SALARY
Brand: ESS
Location: Mississauga, ON
Posting Date: September 11, 2025
Who Are We?
Working Title: Vice President, ESS – Strategic Growth and Operational Leadership in Remote Services
Employment Status: [[filter10]]
Starting Hourly Rate: $[[cusHourlyRate]] per hour
Address: [[req_streetAddress]] Mississauga ON L5W 0G2
New Hire Schedule: [[req_newHireSchedule]]
You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.
You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!
Imagine working in a place where thousands of people rely on your team to bring out the best in their day. Join us and know you can make it happen by creating a home away from home for our clients. You can make every day more enjoyable simply by serving a nutritious meal, or ensuring a safe living environment, or creating recreational programs for their down time. No matter what role you play with us, it will be an important one.
Why work with ESS Support Services? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. We work with clients in the oil and gas, mining, construction, coastal logging, military and defense sectors. Coverage is as diverse as offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, to coastal logging camps in B.C., to construction camps in the Alberta Oil Sands. Facilities are located within drill camps, mining camps, construction camps, pipeline camps, oil and gas installations and correctional facilities.
What’s in it for you?
- Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
- The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
- Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
- Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
- A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. just now is our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative that was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. Visit our Stronger Together Compass website at www.strongertogethercompass.com. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
- We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!
Working Title: Vice President, ESS – Strategic Growth and Operational Leadership in Remote Services
Employment Status: [[filter10]]
Starting Hourly Rate: $[[cusHourlyRate]] per hour
Address: [[req_streetAddress]] Mississauga ON L5W 0G2
New Hire Schedule: [[req_newHireSchedule]]
You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.
You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!
Imagine working in a place where thousands of people rely on your team to bring out the best in their day. Join us and know you can make it happen by creating a home away from home for our clients. You can make every day more enjoyable simply by serving a nutritious meal, or ensuring a safe living environment, or creating recreational programs for their down time. No matter what role you play with us, it will be an important one.
Why work with ESS Support Services? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. We work with clients in the oil and gas, mining, construction, coastal logging, military and defense sectors. Coverage is as diverse as offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, to coastal logging camps in B.C., to construction camps in the Alberta Oil Sands. Facilities are located within drill camps, mining camps, construction camps, pipeline camps, oil and gas installations and correctional facilities.
Job Summary
As our Vice President, ESS, you will be the strategic force driving Compass’s growth and operational excellence in remote services across Canada. Reporting directly to the President, ESS North America, the VP will serve as a key partner in driving enterprise-wide initiatives while managing operational execution with precision and rigor. This role exists to balance strategic growth with operational accountability—freeing up presidential capacity to focus on broader business imperatives. This pivotal new role balances enterprise-level initiatives with disciplined execution, expanding Compass’s presence in the Canadian remote services market while upholding its core values —translating bold vision into day-to-day execution while inspiring a national team of senior leaders.
Drive strategic initiatives across the ESS portfolio to drive operational excellence
- Partner with the President to shape enterprise and market-level strategy while taking ownership of day-to-day operations to serve as a trusted second-in-command, ensuring detailed execution of initiatives and business goals
- Own budgetary planning, forecasting, and financial performance of the ESS business by strengthening pricing, margin management, and cost discipline across services
- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align goals, streamline execution, and embed accountability
- Institutionalize process rigor, compliance standards, and performance metrics
- Lead initiatives to improve data integrity, reporting, and KPI visibility across the ESS operation
- Champion Compass’s operating model and embed the Compass Way in all functions
- Lead a national team of senior leaders and foster a culture of empowerment and ownership
Think you have what it takes to be our Vice President, ESS? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you will be successful:
- 10+ years of progressive executive leadership experience in healthcare, laboratory, facilities, or regulated services environments
- Proven P&L leadership of national or large-scale operations (>$150M)
- Exceptional process management, planning, and integration experience
- Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and engage cross-functional teams in complex organizations
- Strong financial acumen and comfort with managing margin performance, budgeting, and forecasting
- Client-centric mindset with experience managing key accounts and customer success strategies
- Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) and/or relevant professional designation preferred.
- 30% of time spent travelling, both in site visits and stakeholder meetings.
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