Chief Operating Officer (COO)

About the Company

Progressive private college

Industry

Primary/Secondary Education

Type

Educational Institution

Employees

1. 50

About the Role

The Company is a dynamic private post-secondary institution that is dedicated to providing accessible, industry-relevant education. The institution is in search of a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to play a pivotal role in its growth and development.
The COO will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for strategic and operational leadership across a wide range of institutional operations, including regulatory compliance, quality assurance, student services, admissions, facilities, technology, and administrative functions.

The successful candidate will be tasked with building and strengthening the necessary systems, governance frameworks, policies, and performance measures to support sustainable growth while upholding the highest standards of regulatory integrity, educational quality, operational effectiveness,



and student-centered service.

The ideal COO for the company will have a background in senior leadership within private post-secondary education, training institutions, or similarly regulated environments. Expertise in compliance, quality assurance, governance, and operational leadership is essential, as is a strong understanding of educational quality standards and regulatory frameworks.

The role requires a candidate with the credibility and judgment to engage effectively with regulators, government agencies, and external stakeholders. Experience with PTIRU, EQA, Student Aid BC, and IRCC is considered a strong asset. The company is committed to educational excellence, innovation, and student success, and the COO will be instrumental in driving these values forward during this exciting recent phase of growth.

Hiring Manager Title

CEO

Functions

- Operations

📌 Chief Operating Officer (COO) (Surrey)
🏢 Recognized
📍 Surrey