Vice President of Operations – Transportation

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada NewStart Full time $120,000 - $200,000 per year

NewStart posting this opportunity on behalf of our client to maintain confidentiality.

Location:

Kamloops, BC

Role:

Vice President of Operations – Transportation Industry

Type
: Full-Time Permanent onsite 5 days

Compensation
: $150,000–$200,000 per year

Reports to:
President / Owner

We're working with a fast-growing transportation and logistics company based in Kamloops

that's expanding into new service lines like flatdeck, tanker, and specialized freight. They're

building a strong foundation rooted in safety, reliability, and people-first leadership, and are

looking for an experienced operator to help take the business to the next level.

The Role

As Vice President of Operations, you'll join the executive team to lead, scale, and optimize

day-to-day operations across the company. You'll set the strategy, strengthen systems, and

empower a team that delivers results with precision and care.

What You'll Do

  • Build and execute operational strategies that drive growth and efficiency
  • Lead and mentor teams across dispatch, driver management, and logistics
  • Implement scalable processes and systems to support expansion
  • Partner with finance on budgets, KPIs, and cost control
  • Oversee safety, compliance, and quality standards
  • Support recruitment, retention, and training of staff and drivers
  • Lead new business divisions such as flatdeck, tanker, and specialized freight
  • Collaborate with ownership on long-term strategy and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

  • 10–15+ years
    of experience in transportation or logistics operations
  • Proven success leading teams in an asset-based trucking environment
  • Solid knowledge of Western Canadian transport regulations and markets
  • Strong systems mindset — comfortable implementing processes at scale
  • Financially savvy with experience managing KPIs and operational metrics
  • Strategic leader who's hands-on, people-focused, and driven by excellence

You're the Right Fit If You...

  • Love creating structure and clarity in high-growth environments
  • Lead with accountability and empower others to perform their best
  • Can balance strategic vision with getting things done on the ground

Must be locally based, sponsorship not available.

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