Director of Corporate Services

Venor is excited to partner with East Coast Docks on their search for a Director of Corporate Services to join their senior leadership team. This is a high-impact, growth-oriented role designed for someone who wants to build, lead, and shape the future of a dynamic and expanding organization.

East Coast Docks is a leader in the marine industry, providing premium-quality waterfront solutions through its direct-to-market locations and a strong network of independent dealers spanning from Saskatchewan to Newfoundland. As the exclusive Central and Eastern Canadian distributor for EZ Dock, the industry leader in modular floating dock systems for more than 30 years, East Coast Docks delivers best-in-class marine solutions serving a broad range of clients from homeowners and marinas to parks, resorts, and government agencies.

East Coast Docks has earned a strong industry reputation through its comprehensive product offerings, dedication to reliable solutions and exceptional service, and a focus on helping clients protect and maximize their waterfront investments.

We are looking for a finance professional that thrives in an environment where solutions, initiative, and forward thinking are essential. Reporting to the COO, this is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing finance, HR, legal, and IT across a growing organization. The ideal candidate will think beyond the numbers to contribute to the overall business strategy, analyzing margins, identifying growth opportunities, and helping shape the company’s future direction.

• Strategic Leadership
• Participate in weekly leadership meetings focused on performance, future direction and growth.
• Contribute meaningfully to strategic planning and long-term organizational development.
• Support expansion initiatives across markets and product lines.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Oversee financial operations and collaborate with external service providers.
• Analyze financial performance to identify margin improvements and growth opportunities.

• Manage legal agreements and documentation.
• Ensure contracts are updated, compliance is maintained, and legal matters are properly coordinated.
• Oversee HR strategy and compliance.
• Collaborate with external HR consultants on higher-level HR matters.
• Support policy development and future team expansion.

• Provide oversight on IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and information management practices.
• Support the integration and oversight of AI initiatives where applicable.
• Ensure systems support operational scalability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in senior financial or administrative leadership roles.

• Strategic thinker who looks beyond financial statements to understand what is driving performance.
• Solutions-oriented and proactive; brings recommendations, not just questions.
• Entrepreneurial mindset—motivated by growth and impact rather than bureaucracy.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and eager to build something meaningful.
• Strong communicator with excellent listening skills and cultural alignment.
• Comfortable in a hands-on leadership role within a growing organization.

• CPA designation or related financial certification.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.
• Bilingual (English/French) proficiency is strongly preferred to support Quebec operations and interactions with Revenue Quebec.
• Industry experience in distribution, marine, or recreation.

This position is remote-friendly and can be based anywhere from Manitoba eastwards with the option to work from home, or from one of four locations:
Kenora, ON;
Orillia, ON;
Richelieu, QC; or Charlottetown, PE.

Minimal travel throughout the four locations is occasionally expected approximately 4 – 6 times per year.

We embrace a culture of belonging in the workplace. No matter who you are, where you’re from, how you think, what you believe in, or who you love, we welcome your application. We all come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, bringing in unique perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from 2

SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership, build a function, influence strategy, and earn a long-term stake in the company’s success. If you are driven by growth, accountability, and building something meaningful, this role offers both impact and opportunity. Apply now or reach out to Andrea Murray via  for more information.