Executive Vice President

COMPANY PROFILE Lead transformation. Accelerate growth. Create impact. Our client is a growing Canadian logistics and supply chain organization providing integrated 3PL, LTL, FTL, last-mile, white-glove, sortation, distribution, and fulfillment solutions to leading brands across a range of industries. With an established operating platform and ambitious growth plans, the organization is focused on strengthening performance, expanding its market presence, and delivering exceptional customer value. With a strong entrepreneurial culture and as the business enters its next phase of growth, it is seeking an Executive Vice-President to help scale operations, strengthen execution, and support the organization’s long-term strategic vision. POSITION OVERVIEW The Executive Vice-President (EVP) will play a pivotal role in shaping the next phase of the company’s growth by partnering closely with the Owner & Founder, President & CEO. As a key member of the leadership team, the EVP will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives, strengthening operational execution, and building the capabilities required for a scalable and high-performing organization. This executive will lead the Leadership Team, enhance business performance, foster innovation, and ensure the delivery of exceptional customer-focused solutions while positioning the company for sustained success in the evolving final mile logistics industry. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Define and execute the company’s strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with industry trends, customer needs, and emerging opportunities within the final mile logistics sector. Partner with the President & CEO to translate business objectives into actionable priorities that drive sustainable growth, profitability, and operational scalability. Lead and empower the Executive Leadership Team by fostering trust, accountability, collaboration, and ownership, while creating an environment where leaders are equipped to make decisions and deliver results. Establish effective operating processes, governance structures, and performance rhythms that improve decision-making and enable the organization to scale. Oversee business performance, including operational efficiency, financial outcomes, resource allocation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Support commercial growth initiatives by ensuring customer commitments, service capabilities, and operational capacity remain aligned. Lead initiatives focused on technology adoption, automation, and data-driven optimization to enhance productivity, service quality, and customer experience. Build and maintain a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with transportation regulations, employment standards, and organizational policies. Identify and execute strategic opportunities, including partnerships, acquisitions, and other initiatives that strengthen the company’s market position. Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure organizational success, improve execution, and drive accountability. Represent the organization with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, investors, employees, and future Board members, strengthening trust and brand reputation. Serve as a culture and change leader, fostering an environment focused on innovation, operational excellence, employee engagement, and long-term success. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field; an MBA or advanced degree is considered an asset. 20+ years of progressive leadership experience with demonstrated success driving business transformation, scaling operations, and navigating periods of growth and change. Proven track record as a senior executive leading complex, high-growth organizations, ideally within logistics, transportation, final mile operations, or a related industry. Strong strategic and commercial mindset, with experience developing and executing growth strategies, managing P&L performance, and delivering measurable business results. Deep understanding of logistics operations, network optimization, scalability, process improvement, and the integration of technology to enhance performance. Demonstrated ability to be an authentic leader who develops, empowers, and motivates teams through trust, coaching, and clear expectations. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage executives, employees, customers, investors, and external partners. Experience operating in entrepreneurial, investor-backed, or private equity environments, with the ability to balance agility with disciplined execution. Comprehensive knowledge of transportation regulations, risk management, compliance requirements, and operational governance. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, with the ability to leverage technology and data to support business decisions. Agile and resilient leader with the ability to navigate complexity, operate effectively with limited information, and translate uncertainty into clear priorities and measurable outcomes. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader to play a pivotal role in the next phase of growth — transforming operations, inspiring a talented team, and driving the strategic evolution of an established organization. Interested? Please send your resume to lead executive search consultant, Charles Warren by selecting the “Apply” option and following required steps. Thank you in advance for your interest, only individuals deemed to have the skill set and experience to fit the role will be contacted. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship. Lock Search Group is a National Executive Recruitment firm with 11 offices in Canada and one in the United States, a staff of more than 30 Consultants and Associates, and expertise in 11 major disciplines. Our mission is to provide exceptional Recruitment and Consulting Services to clients and candidates. We apply our experience and expertise to deliver solutions with a personalized approach that focuses on clients’ needs and candidates’ goals.

The EVP will define and execute the company's strategic roadmap to drive sustainable growth and operational scalability in the final mile logistics sector. They will lead the Executive Leadership Team and oversee business performance, technology adoption, and organizational governance.

Candidates must have over 20 years of progressive leadership experience, ideally within logistics or transportation, and a proven track record of scaling high-growth organizations. A bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain is required, with an MBA preferred.

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• Strategic Planning
• Operational Execution
• Business Transformation
• P&L Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Network Optimization
• Stakeholder Management
• Change Management
• Performance Monitoring
• Risk Management
• Technology Adoption
• Leadership Development
• Commercial Strategy
• Compliance
• Resource Allocation
• KPI Development

• Management & Leadership
• Logistics
• Transportation
• Consulting

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

10+ ans

Postuler avant le

5 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Not Applicable

Mode de candidature

La candidature directe est offerte