Chief Executive Officer

**Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Ardea Technologies Inc.**

**About Ardea Technologies**

Ardea Technologies is a Canadian leader in the design and manufacturing of custom electrical panels, serving an international portfolio of clients across infrastructure, utilities, industrial, and commercial sectors. Based in a 40,000 sq. ft. facility in Ontario and supported by a team of approximately 80 employees, Ardea combines technical expertise with a commitment to quality and innovation.

As the company enters a new chapter, we are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and people-focused CEO to reset the tone, mature the organization, and guide Ardea into its next phase of sustainable growth.

**The Opportunity**

This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of a company with strong fundamentals and significant growth potential. You will be charged with:

- Refining the organizational structure
- Reenergizing a dedicated team
- Building a high-performance culture rooted in accountability, empowerment, and clarity

The next CEO of Ardea will bring stability, maturity, and vision — while remaining agile enough to roll up their sleeves when necessary.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Strategic Leadership**: Develop and execute a clear, actionable business plan that positions Ardea for scalable growth, improved profitability, and enhanced global competitiveness.
- **Organizational Clarity**: Lead the implementation of role clarity, decision rights, and accountability frameworks that strengthen internal cohesion and performance.
- **Culture & Tone Reset**: Inspire and energize the team with a renewed sense of purpose and vision. Set the tone from the top with transparency, empathy, and decisiveness.
- **Business Development**: Strengthen business development capabilities and expand key customer relationships, partnerships, and sales pipelines.
- **Operational Excellence**: Oversee production, supply chain, and engineering functions to drive efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.
- **People & Talent**: Build and nurture a strong leadership team and workforce through mentoring, performance management, and a culture of continuous improvement.
- **Financial Stewardship**: Ensure financial health through effective budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Partner with ownership on strategic investments and risk management.
- **Customer Focus**: Maintain and elevate Ardea’s reputation for quality, reliability, and service, ensuring alignment with evolving client needs and industry standards.

**Qualifications & Experience**
- Proven experience as a CEO, GM, or senior executive in a manufacturing or industrial company, preferably with exposure to electrical, panel-building, or systems integration sectors
- Strong track record in organizational turnaround, culture transformation, and business development
- Deep understanding of operational best practices in a manufacturing setting, including lean principles and quality systems
- Demonstrated leadership ability with exceptional communication, influence, and team-building skills
- Financial literacy and experience with P&L responsibility
- Technical background in electrical, automation, or engineering fields is a strong asset
- Experience working with mid-sized teams and navigating the balance between strategy and execution

**Personal Attributes**
- A steady, values-driven leader with integrity and high emotional intelligence
- Visionary and strategic, yet grounded in operational realities
- Empowers others while holding them accountable
- Hands-on when necessary, without micromanaging
- Clear communicator with a strong presence and ability to inspire trust

**Why Join Ardea?**

This is more than a leadership role — it’s a chance to reshape the culture and direction of a capable company with untapped potential. If you’re motivated by building high-performing organizations, aligning people with purpose, and delivering long-term value, we’d love to hear from you.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $71,583.02-$225,555.72 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Stock options
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person