The Linchpin Co. is a people operations group offering custom recruitment and consulting services. At Linchpin, we know a company's most valuable resource is its people, and we are people experts!

We will be the point of contact between you and Ignite during the recruitment process, acting as your trusted advisor and coach. We look forward to your interest.

About Ignite

Ignite helps organizations align around strategy and move forward with purpose. The team works directly with CEOs and senior leaders in complex organizations to align priorities, strengthen leadership capability, and drive results.

Ignite’s approach focuses on building ownership of strategy through people, helping organizations turn strategy into action and achieve meaningful outcomes.

Core values include:

Care

Joy

About You

You are an experienced consultant and leader who thrives in complex and ambiguous environments. You combine strategic thinking with strong relationship‑building skills and are energized by working alongside senior leaders to create meaningful change.

You are:

An exceptional facilitator who can align diverse perspectives and guide groups toward decisions and action

Comfortable working with executives, leadership teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders

Skilled at building trust, navigating complexity, and creating clarity

A strong business developer with an established professional network

Passionate about delivering excellent client work while contributing to business growth

Committed to developing people and fostering a high‑performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, and trust

Position Overview
Reporting directly to the President, the Managing Principal, Vancouver is responsible for leading client engagements while driving the growth and development of the Vancouver office.

This role combines:

Client leadership and delivery





Team leadership and development

Office leadership and business performance

The successful candidate will serve as a senior representative of Ignite in the market, building relationships, generating new opportunities, ensuring excellence in client delivery, and shaping the local culture and operations of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the senior point of contact for clients, leading engagements from discovery through execution

Design and facilitate executive‑level strategic planning, leadership development, and implementation sessions

Deliver high‑quality, actionable recommendations and outcomes

Build long‑term client relationships that generate repeat business and ongoing partnerships

Business Development & Market Presence

Develop trusted client relationships that drive long‑term growth

Build systems and accountability mechanisms that support pipeline visibility and business development activity

Translate firm strategy into focused regional growth initiatives

Leverage an existing network to generate new business opportunities

Strengthen Ignite’s market presence across North America, with a primary focus on Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest

Office Leadership, Team Development & Business Performance

Own office financial performance, including revenue growth, profitability, and cost management

Lead and develop the Vancouver team

Foster a high‑performance, values‑driven culture

Oversee project staffing,



team development, and quality of delivery

Support operational and strategic initiatives that contribute to overall firm growth

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Business or a related field

MBA or professional designation (CPA, CPHR, etc.) considered an asset

15+ years of experience in consulting or a strategic business workplace

Strong background in strategy, leadership development, organizational design, or transformation

Excellent conceptual and analytical thinking skills

Proven ability to lead and facilitate senior‑level client engagements

Demonstrated business development and relationship management experience

Established professional network within Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest strongly preferred

Strong executive presence, communication, and influencing abilities

Experience leading, mentoring, and developing teams

Collaborative, humble, and self‑aware leadership style

Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build and grow

Ability to work in both Canada and the United States through citizenship or appropriate work authorization

What Ignite Offers

Performance‑based incentive compensation

Five weeks of paid vacation

All‑inclusive phone plan and device

Industry‑leading extended health and dental benefits

Compensation

Annual Incentive: Up to 25% of base salary, tied to Vancouver office performance, leadership outcomes, succession support, client quality, and team development.

Ignite offers a high‑trust environment that supports work‑life integration and individualized professional development. This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing consulting firm while helping shape both client outcomes and the future of the Vancouver office.

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📌 Managing Principal (British Columbia)
🏢 Ignite Management Services
📍 British Columbia