Country Manager

Adecco is recruiting on a confidential basis for a Country Manager – Canada on behalf of an established international industrial services organization with a growing Canadian footprint. This is a senior leadership role responsible for setting and executing the Canadian business strategy, overseeing national operations, and supporting significant workforce and market expansion across the country.
As Country Manager, you will hold full accountability for the Canadian business, including strategy, operations, commercial growth, financial performance, and people leadership. You will build and lead a high performing team while positioning the organization for long term growth across multiple Canadian markets.

• Salary : $140,000 – $200,000 base, dependent on experience
• Location: Halifax, NS (preferred), with flexibility for candidates open to relocation
• Schedule: Monday – Friday
• Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
• Travel: Some travel across Canada and occasional international travel required

Key Responsibilities

• Set and lead the overall business strategy for Canada, ensuring delivery of commercial and expansion objectives
• Provide oversight of national operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and alignment with global standards
• Drive business development efforts, strengthening existing relationships and identifying new market opportunities
• Own financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and revenue growth
• Build, develop, and lead the Canadian leadership and operational teams
• Partner with HR to support talent attraction, engagement, and retention strategies
• Ensure compliance with Canadian regulations, corporate policies, and HSE requirements
• Act as a senior ambassador for the organization’s values, culture, and brand in Canada
• Promote continuous improvement through the adoption of best practices and innovative operating approaches

Required Experience & Profile

• Must be eligible to work and reside within Canada
• Senior leadership experience within an industrial environment (engineering, industrial services, construction, energy, utilities, manufacturing, or heavy industry)
• Proven experience leading multi site or national operations within Canada
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated P&L responsibility
• Experience scaling operations and teams during periods of growth
• Comfortable operating in safety critical and highly regulated environments
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities
• Strategic mindset with the ability to work cross functionally and internationally
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively across Canada, with occasional international travel

Why This Opportunity?

• Senior, country level leadership role with real influence and decision making authority
• Opportunity to build and scale a growing Canadian business platform
• Exposure to national and international stakeholders
• Competitive executive level compensation

Interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic recruitment team is ready to welcome you and support you on your path to success.
At Adecco, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values – Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customer-Centricity – by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we are shaping a future that works for everyone.
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