Chief of Staff to Founder
- Compensation
- $71K–$106K
- Work mode
- Hybrid/On-site
- Location
- Montréal, QC, Canada
- Industry
- Talent Marketplace / HR Technology
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The mandate
the organization is hiring a Chief of Staff to the founder to turn priorities into completed, measurable projects. This is an execution and judgment role across growth, operations, finance, recruiting, suppliers and technology. the organization is a Canadian manufacturer with a 35-year history in textiles and flooring, a growing bedding business, and 68% year-over-year revenue growth. What you'll own • Turn ambiguous priorities into clear plans, owners, deadlines, decisions and results. • Lead cross-functional projects such as new product costing, sourcing, operational improvements, financial analysis and recruiting. • Coordinate urgent issues, follow through with stakeholders and close loops independently. • Prepare concise briefs, models, dashboards and action records that help the founder and teams make decisions. • Work with technical specialists and vendors when a project needs software, data or automation. What we're looking for • Proven ownership of ambiguous, multi-team projects with measurable outcomes. • Strong quantitative judgment, advanced spreadsheets, clear writing, prioritization, discretion and stakeholder communication. • Initiative, reliability and the ability to execute hands-on. • Canadian work authorization and ability to work in person five days per week in Montréal or Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. • Strong AI, software, data or automation skills are a major plus, not a requirement. Coding is not required. Relocation benefit We reimburse up to C$10,000 of pre-approved, receipt-backed moving and short-term accommodation expenses for a hire relocating to work in person in Montréal or Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
Key responsibilities
- Turn ambiguous priorities into clear plans, owners, deadlines, decisions and results.
- Lead cross-functional projects such as new product costing, sourcing, operational improvements, financial analysis and recruiting.
- Coordinate urgent issues, follow through with stakeholders and close loops independently.
- Prepare concise briefs, models, dashboards and action records that help the founder and teams make decisions.
- Work with technical specialists and vendors when a project needs software, data or automation.
- Proven ownership of ambiguous, multi-team projects with measurable outcomes.
- Strong quantitative judgment, advanced spreadsheets, clear writing, prioritization, discretion and stakeholder communication.
- Initiative, reliability and the ability to execute hands-on.
- Canadian work authorization and ability to work in person five days per week in Montréal or Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
- Strong AI, software, data or automation skills are a major plus, not a requirement. Coding is not required.
What you bring
- Proven ownership of ambiguous, multi-team projects with measurable outcomes.
- Strong quantitative judgment, advanced spreadsheets, clear writing, prioritization, discretion and stakeholder communication.
- Initiative, reliability and the ability to execute hands-on.
- Canadian work authorization and ability to work in person five days per week in Montréal or Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
- Strong AI, software, data or automation skills are a major plus, not a requirement. Coding is not required.
Location & engagement details
Montréal, QC, Canada · On-site
C$100,000–C$150,000 base salary. A possible performance incentive is being considered; any terms would be confirmed before an offer.; Visa sponsorship details: Not open to any visas (e.g. US the organization, Green Card holders); On-site work policy: 5 days in-office in Montréal or Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC; Relocation benefit: We reimburse up to C$10,000 of pre-approved, receipt-backed moving and short-term accommodation expenses for a hire relocating to work in person in Montréal or Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
About this mandate
This is a live c-suite search with direct introductions to the hiring team. The role sits in talent marketplace / hr technology and is located in Montréal, QC, Canada on a hybrid/on-site basis, with compensation of $71K–$106K.
This is a confidential search. Read the brief above, then apply below for this role. The company name is shared once there's a close match and mutual interest.
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- This is a confidential search. The company name and full role details are only discussed on a call with one of our recruiters if there is a close match.
- We use your details — your LinkedIn profile URL and email address — to match you against this mandate and any other closely matched roles.
- A verifiable email address, LinkedIn profile and a recent PDF resume are required. Submissions from bots, spammers or unverifiable profiles are removed.
- There is no call booking at this stage. Calls are scheduled only after we identify a close match.
Who can apply
- C-suite, EVP/SVP, VP and Head of function leaders
- Proven scale-up, venture-backed or enterprise leadership experience
- Track record of building and leading teams in the relevant function
Final hiring decisions rest solely with the hiring company. Outcomes depend on role availability and decisions made by the hiring team.
Apply — Chief of Staff to Founder
This application is for this role only. It is reviewed against the brief above, and you will be contacted if there is a close match.
- This is a confidential search. The company name and full role details are only discussed on a call with one of our recruiters if there is a close match.
- We use your details — your LinkedIn profile URL and email address — to match you against this mandate and any other closely matched roles.
- Handled confidentially — your details are never shared without your consent.
- A referral is an introduction, not a guarantee of an interview or an offer.
- Final hiring decisions rest with the hiring company; outcomes depend on role availability and their decisions.