Vice President, Materials and Assets

Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure - materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure. Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada. Mission Reporting to the President of Canada and separately, the Global Directors of Materials and Assets in France, the Vice President, Materials & Assets will support the company’s ambitions for Materials and company assets by:  Cross-functionally steering the development of all Materials activities (aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, recycling, landfilling, precast, cement, etc.) for Canada and, in tight collaboration with Canada’s other activities, the development of a circular economy. Cross-functionally leading the asset management CAPEX process across the organization, maintaining line of sight on inventory, maintenance and strategic use of assets. Main Responsibilities Strategy and Business Development Contributes to the company’s Materials strategy and Asset Management strategy, led by the company’s management team, and support the deployment of these strategies across Canada. Communicates the company’s vision and exercises leadership throughout the organization to position and promote materials and asset management as key activities within the company. Contributes to the overall management of Canada’s activities as a member of Canada’s Executive Committee. Economic Performance Reviews and challenges budgets and action plans prepared by the operational units (the business units and subsidiaries) in Canada. Ensures continuous follow-up of business performance and challenges results. Investment / Divestment In cooperation with Canadian leadership and the global team, responsible for any investment / divestment project and ensures the expected Return on Investment (ROI) is realized. Operational Excellence Guarantees continuous improvement in operations by managing the associated processes and tools, and initiating, coordinating, and implementing action plans. Materials and Equipment Community Management In partnership with Canada’s and the global Human Resources teams, ensures the development and management of talent and capabilities throughout Canada by leveraging one’s professional network, identifying and growing talent, contributing to mobility and establishing succession plans.  Division Governance Contributes to the development and deployment of Materials and Equipment as the Canadian representative. Your Profile Qualifications & Experience: Experience in a strategic role, understanding commercial and industrial practices and risks Experience leading the materials function, the majority of which in a complex, multi-location enterprise (construction, mining or any other relevant industry). Experience managing various company assets required for efficient and effective running of the business Experience in a global company (an asset). Experience implementing process improvement initiatives in a complex organization. Broad understanding of business development strategies. Capacity to engage teams in a cross-functional context. Skills & Competencies: Effective communicator, including interpersonal and relationship building skills. A proactive and influential leader. Highly analytical. Proven business acumen including strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills. Financial acumen (budgeting, financial statements, etc.). Bilingual: French and English a strong asset Additional Information on the postition Salary range: $210,000 - 260,000 CAD per year. This is a replacement. DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT TO US At Colas, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Caring, Sharing, and Daring, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.