Job SummaryCOO - Operations DirectorBegin InsuranceFull-timeHybrid | Markham, ON, CanadaThe OpportunityThis role reports in directly to the President and will be a key member of our Leadership team in one of Canada's leading Digital Insurance Brokerages.You’re the kind of person who is always looking to learn. You want to grow into something greater and you’re looking for an employer who encourages and supports your professional development. Begin Insurance promotes advancement and rewards our employees based on individual performance and merit. Competitive and focused, our team is on a mission to deliver excellence. We have been nominated for best brokerage in Ontario and best brokerage in Canada.ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end operations strategy to drive scalable growth and efficiency.Own daily operational performance with clear KPIs and dashboards.Streamline cross-functional processes to reduce cycle times and waste.Forecast demand, plan capacity, and manage resource allocation.Implement rigorous governance for cost control and budget adherence.Lead initiative to improve customer experience and satisfaction metrics.Foster a data-driven culture with frequent performance reviews and reporting.Collaborate with product, marketing, and finance to align roadmaps.Ensure compliance, risk management, and healthy governance across operations.Represent the company in stakeholder meetings. Represent us well at the industry at events and conferences.Responsible for Systems including phones, BMS, tech stack.Experience/QualificationsProven track record in end-to-end operations leadership and scalable growth.Strong KPI management with dashboards and data-driven decision making.Experience building and coaching high-performing operations teams.Forecasting, capacity planning, and resource allocation expertise.Rigorous budget governance, cost control, and financial literacy.Strong ability to network within our industry.Technical expertise including experience with Broker Management Systems (EPIC).Risk management, compliance, and governance across operations.Customer experience optimization and satisfaction metric ownership.What's in it for you? (Salary, Commissions & Benefits)Hybrid work model with in-office collaboration in Markham, ON, Canada and flexibility for remote daysCompetitive base salary as the core of your compensation packageAnnual Bonus based on KPI performanceExtensive Employee Health Benefit planContinuing Education fundingFlexible vacationIndustry visibilityGrowth within one of Canada's leading Digital BrokeragesSuccession and Partnership opportunities