Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Jobs in Kelowna, BC

Job Description

Happipad - COOWHO IS HAPPIPADWe are challenging the status quo to tackle Canada’s housing crisis. Every night across Canada, 12 million bedrooms sit empty. It is our mission to make these spare bedrooms available for those who need a place to call home, whether for a couple months or several years.CHIEF OPERATING OFFICERAs the ‘COO’ you will be responsible for overseeing all internal business operations. You have a growth mindset, and take time to understand the problem-solution landscape. You will design and implement the businesses strategies, plans and procedures and set comprehensive goals for overall performance.You will be responsible for leading and overseeing the daily operations of Marketing, Sales, and Product. You are an expert in analyzing and interpreting data and metrics. You will work alongside the CEO in business strategy and growth planning. You are no stranger to an agile startup environment that moves quickly and you are keen to be a part of exciting growth!Responsibilities:

• Oversee Finance, Product, Operations, Marketing and have a deep understanding of real estate, SAAS, and marketplaces
• Develop and execute the companys strategic goals, objectives and strategies
• Key member and decision making on the leadership team
• Working alongside the CEO in efforts toward achieving the company’s financial goals
• Assist CEO in fundraising and partnership development
• Work alongside CTO to plan and oversee product development roadmap
• Ensure tech systems and applications are affective and recommend process improvements to operations and other key departments where needed to help achieve company goals
• Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication
• Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
• Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.)

Requirements:

• Proven track record and experience in business leadership and people management
• Experience in a senior leadership position in operations (VP or higher preferable)
• Highly analytical and strategic
• Experience working in a startup
• Understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, Sales, Marketing etc.
• Demonstrable high competency in strategic planning and business development
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
• Working knowledge of IT, security and data protection
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
• Deep operational leadership experience, preferably within a real estate or marketplace business in the venture/growth stage
• Experience leading a similar organization through a period of significant growth and transformation in scaling its operations and in achieving improved efficiencies, processes, and outcomes across a range of key operating metrics.
• You are an agile leader while also being a proven collaborator and relationship builder, who works well with other leaders and the overall team
• Solid financial foundation with an understanding of financial statements, business case development, and pricing structures

Are we the right fitWe believe in diversity and providing a meaningful agenda where your efforts will make a difference. If you want to create a better housing model to help the younger generation, refugees, students, and seniors, we may be the right fit. We believe in rewarding you for the contributions you bring and providing a great level of autonomy to reach your full potential.Commitment to Diversity: Happipad is committed to cultivating and preserving a company culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We know that we will grow and learn better with a diverse team. When recruiting for new members of our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, and sexual orientation.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $67,000.00-$120,000.00 per yearFlexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kelowna, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Bachelors Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• management: 3 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kelowna, BCQuick Apply

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