Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff Opportunity Company Overview: Lifesupport Air Medical Services is Canada’s leading international patient transport company, specializing in long range, high acuity air ambulance missions. We are a rapidly growing company committed to redefining the global air ambulance industry through uncompromising patient safety standards and outstanding customer service. Headquartered in beautiful Nanaimo, B.C., we have bases in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal and are expanding operations to Europe, Australia, and the U.S. through the support of our private equity funding. Position Overview: The Chief of Staff is the right-hand to the CEO and works closely with them daily. You will play a pivotal role in delivering world class operational results as well as executing high impact growth projects (M&A, digital innovation, business development, new market entries, etc.). Through the day-to-day activities and direct mentorship from the CEO, you will learn how the entire company operates, and will be promoted to a senior executive position with direct reports and P&L responsibility (COO, CFO). After mastering this new challenge, you will be invited to take over the CEO position and lead the entire company into its next phase of growth. Responsibilities: Learn each function in the company to a competent level to prepare for an executive role. Lead cross-functional initiatives and special projects to help deliver the company strategy. Develop deep relationships with our customers and represent the company publicly at conferences etc. Drive new digital innovations that will keep us at the forefront of the industry. Engage with employees to foster a positive and productive work environment, while preparing for direct report responsibilities in the future. Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team, providing insights and recommendations to drive business growth and operational efficiency. Monitor key performance indicators and provide regular updates and analysis to the executive team. Prepare executive briefing materials, presentations, and reports for the Board and other investors. Qualifications: Two to five years of experience in a high-performance organization (management consulting, investment banking, corporate rotation program, law firm, etc.). A track record of excellence (corporate, academic, athletic, arts, etc.) No direct industry experience is required or expected. Abilities and Traits: Leading a small business is unlike any role in the corporate or professional worlds, however the abilities and traits required to be successful can be developed and demonstrated in many different environments: ·        Grit. You will face many setbacks and failures in this role and the only way to win is to keep picking yourself up after falling. ·        Act like an owner. You bear ultimate responsibility for company results. There are no excuses, so you do whatever needs to be done. ·        Willing to get your hands dirty. This is not an ivory tower; working shoulder to shoulder on menial, low-level tasks is the key to developing authentic leadership. ·        Curious. You will be exposed to thousands of situations that are new to you. Asking for help and learning from others is the only way to survive. ·        Takes action. Our world is full of uncertainty and we never have a complete picture. Success comes from making a decision and then driving forward. ·        Leadership. People are at the core of everything we do; being able to work with, and deliver results through, a wide range of people is paramount. Leave your ego at the door. ·        Integrity. Full stop. Benefits: We are looking to invest in an outstanding individual for the long term (7-10 years or more) and have designed a comprehensive package that is personally, professionally, and financially rewarding including: Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Incredible mentorship and personal development investments in your career. Competitive salary and bonus, progressively skewed to performance incentives. A meaningful equity stake is preferred to ensure long term alignment. Comprehensive benefits plan. Full relocation expense coverage. Other Considerations: This is an in-office role, based in Nanaimo, B.C. Travel across Canada and internationally is required 10% of the time. Your schedule will be irregular and driven by business needs. How to Apply: This is a unique position and we look forward to getting to know you and your unique story. Please send your résumé, cover letter, and anything else that you think will help us do that to Adam.ward@lifesupporttransport.com.