Were seeking an executive operations leader to join Invest Ottawas team of advisors. This Operations Advisor will assist later-stage technology companies (in the IO ScaleUp program) to scale their operations in order to scale the business.

Our Companies

IO ScaleUp companies are scaling their teams, revenue and markets. They generally have at least 20 full-time employees with annual revenue ranging from $2 million all the way up to $100 million in annual revenue. To qualify for the program, firms need to have at least 20% YoY growth (revenue or employees). They typically have a dedicated operations team led by a senior operations leader.

Relative to their stage of growth, our clients are seeking advisory support across all facets of business operations including operational strategy, process design, execution frameworks, and cross-functional alignment, as well as organizational efficiency and team scalability.

Our Advisors

Our Advisors are independent contractors typically with their own thriving consulting practices. They are available between 15-20 hours per month and paid the standard advisor rate of $150/hour. Please note that these hours are not guaranteed and will depend on client demand each month, your participation in meetings with Invest Ottawa team members, and attendance at events.

Reporting to Invest Ottawas Director, Venture Programs, the Operations Advisor will support clients by:

Leading monthly peer groups with local Operations leaders (COOs, Operations Execs and Operations developing leaders) that drives a high trust culture in the peer group and enables participants to learn from one another.

Providing direct one-on-one advisory and mentoring to their Operations leaders, thereby helping to solve business and organizational challenges.

Delivering best practice workshops on driving operational excellence including strategy, process design and execution, and cross-functional alignment.

Informing clients of emerging trends in operations (such as best-in-class AI tools) to improve operational efficiency.

Facilitating introductions or connections between our client companies and relevant stakeholders when appropriate for the companys benefit.

We would love to hear from you if you:

Have previously held a COO role or an executive-level (VP or higher) operations role at a tech company that successfully scaled to at least $25M in annual revenue.

Possess firsthand experience with the challenges faced by rapidly growing tech companies.

Have experience scaling business teams through various stages of growth.

Are well versed in all areas of operations, including strategy, cross function alignment, execution methodologies, process optimization, business analytics, financial analysis.

Stay current with the latest trends and innovations including the application of AI and other innovative technologies.

Can swiftly diagnose challenges and provide clear, effective guidance.

Exhibit strong emotional intelligence, with a proven ability to build trust and maintain relationships, underscored by exceptional listening and communication skills.

Are predominantly based in the Ottawa region.

Have a passion for helping the Ottawa tech sector grow and thrive.

When applying, please highlight a list of scaling tech firms you have worked with previously in advising formally or informally as an advisor or consultant.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Invest Ottawa is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are inspired by our mission to shape Ottawas economic future. Invest Ottawa is determined to provide a barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact [email protected] to request specialized accommodation. Do know, all information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.