Final compensation for this role will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be entitled to other elements of total compensation, which may include group benefits, employer RRSP contributions, & discretionary bonus or incentive programs, where applicable to the role. We are committed to offering competitive compensation & comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment & applicant screening process.

This is a posting for an existing vacancy.

ESS Support Services is the market leader in delivering remote food services and integrated support solutions across North America, operating in some of the most challenging and extreme environments. Serving sectors such as Oil & Gas, Mining, Construction, Forestry, Military & Defense, and industrial remote sites, ESS provides end-to-end services including industrial hospitality, facilities management and maintenance, janitorial and accommodation services, safety-critical operations, logistics, workforce mobilization, and remote workforce support for camps, permanent facilities, offshore sites, and specialized installations.

Compass Group Canada is seeking a relationship based and commercially driven executive to lead our ESS North America business as President, ESS North America, including East Coast Catering (ECC).

Reporting to the COO, Healthcare and Remote Services, the President will lead a $350M+ high-growth business delivering complex, safety-critical services across mining, energy, construction, and industrial remote sites throughout North America. This role is a member of the Canadian Executive Leadership Team (ExCom) and is accountable for strategy, performance, growth, and client partnerships.

Now, if you were to come on board as our President, ESS North America, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

• Strategic Leadership & Growth
  • Set and execute a multi-year strategy to strengthen ESS’s leadership in remote, industrial, and resource sectors.
  • Drive profitable growth through client retention, new business acquisition, and strategic account leadership.
  • Lead the business in highly competitive, contract-based environments while maintaining long-term partnerships.
• Operational Excellence & Safety
  • Full P&L accountability with focus on disciplined execution and margin performance.
  • Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring industry-leading standards in safety, compliance, risk management, and remote-site operations.
  • Oversee complex logistics, workforce mobilization, and consistent service delivery across geographically dispersed and remote living environments.
  • Lead continuous improvement, scalability initiatives, and integration of acquisitions or joint ventures.
• Client, Indigenous & Stakeholder Leadership
  • Build trusted senior-level relationships with clients, Indigenous communities, unions, and key partners.
  • Position ESS as the partner of choice through operational reliability, innovation, and safety excellence.
  • Lead retention strategies, including rebids for a large, complex contract portfolio.
• People & Culture
  • Develop high-performing leadership teams across remote and multi-site operations.
  • Foster an inclusive, engaged, and safety-driven culture aligned with Compass Group values.
  • Strengthen talent pipelines, succession planning, and leadership capability.

Think you have what it takes to be the President, ESS North America? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• 15+ years of senior leadership experience leading large, multi-site operations in remote services, industrial hospitality, mining, energy, construction, facilities management, or similar sectors.
• Proven success driving growth, operational performance, and safety excellence in complex, remote environments.
• Strong commercial acumen, executive presence, and stakeholder management capability.
• Ability to lead through complexity, change, and geographically dispersed operations.
• Post-secondary degree required; MBA preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively across North America (30–50%).