Our client, Intellimedia, is an innovative software development firm. Founded in 2006, Intellimedia offers licensed software solutions, technical professional services as well as IT and management consulting to K-12 schools and school districts in Canada and the US. Their products and services create significant value by improving quality, efficiency and enabling data driven decision-making in one of society’s most important sectors.

The Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) will be a core senior member of the Executive Management Team and will be responsible for leading the company’s day-to-day operations as well as supporting and driving the strategic growth initiatives of the company. The successful candidate will be accountable for directing and managing the team to ensure cross functional collaboration and a collective drive towards exceeding the key performance indicators and strategic goals set by the CEO and the Board.

The ideal candidate will bring proven senior leadership, business development and business management experience and will be comfortable working in an autonomous and accountable environment within a growth-oriented company.

The successful candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to be mentored and coached by the CEO with the intention to develop as his successor.

For more information on this opportunity, please reach out to Kate Spencer at [email protected].

Our client, University of Calgary Properties Group Ltd. (“UCPG”) is an award-winning real-estate group established by the University of Calgary in 2011 to oversee the development and management of university land projects. UCPG was created to develop University District Lands and revitalize University Innovation Quarter. UCPG strives to be a thought leader pushing the limits of conventional thinking towards a better quality of life–changing the face of real estate in Calgary forever. Building amazing places for people to thrive, UCPG is the 2022 winner for the prestigious BILD Alberta Developer Pinnacle Award. The President & CEO will be responsible for overall visioning and planning, general operations, and administration of UCPG and the Trusts, along with resource management, and establishing the corporate culture of UCPG. The successful candidate will provide leadership and direction to a seasoned UCPG Team and to each of the University District Trust and University Innovation Quarter Trust in support of its mandate. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 20 years of experience in commercial real estate and/or land development, including 10 years’ experience in an executive people leadership role. Proven experience in real estate financing and deal structuring, combined with strong business acumen is a must. To learn more about this truly exciting opportunity, please contact Cameron McDonald at 403-407-1965 or [email protected].

We are excited to partner once again with the Calgary Public Library (“the Library”) in its recruitment of three (3) Board Directors. The Calgary Public Library Board ("the Board") is responsible for the vision of the organization and evaluation of its performance. It has the authority for full management and control of the Library and assumes with that authority, the duty to develop policies related to its framework, governance, and operations. The Board employs the Chief Executive Officer of the Library, who in turn implements the policies and manages the daily operations of the organization.   The Library seeks to develop a Board whose members possess a keen passion for the Library and the role it plays in empowering community by connecting the citizens of Calgary to ideas, experiences, inspiration and insight. Board Directors are sought who demonstrate a strategic combination of diverse personal attributes, culture and community, expertise, social capital, competencies and occupational backgrounds so that, collectively, it has access to a broad diversity of experiences, perspectives, knowledge, connections and skills to carry out its governance, planning, stewardship and advocacy functions.   The Library is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion for service delivery and governance. The Library's Board of Directors serves the needs of Calgary's diverse community and Board composition aims to reflect the diversity of that community. Recruitment and selection for the Library's Board of Directors will emphasize diversity, equity and inclusion of age, race/ethnicity, gender/sexual orientation/LGBTQ2S, socio-economic status, and occupational livelihoods.   Based on the Library Board's most recent skills matrix review, preference for the upcoming Board appointments in October 2023 will be given to candidates demonstrating expertise in one or more of the following areas: extensive governance experience in the public or not-for-profit sectors (ICD.D designation preferred); Indigenous/Reconciliation background and experience; finance and accounting expertise (professional accounting or finance designation required); legal expertise; and expertise in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion practices. Candidates with the capacity and required governance experience to immediately step into a Board leadership role (Chair, Vice Chair, Committee Chair), as well as those candidates with ‘lived’ and/or reconciliation experience are preferred.   Board Directors terms are for three (3) years and term limits are set at 3 terms. Please note that during a Board year, each Board Director is expected to serve on at least two of the three Board sub-committees (Governance, Strategy & Community, and Audit & Finance). During a three-year Board term, it is also expected that a Board Director serve as Committee Chair at least once. Calgary Public Library orientation and training is provided to new Board Directors.   As volunteers, Board Directors commit approximately 10-15 hours per month to Board-related activities including preparation for and participation in Board and Committee meetings as well as participation in Library and community events. Active participation and engagement by ALL Board Directors is critical. Board Directors identify and develop relationships, build alliances and networks, and leverage resources in support of the Calgary Public Library, including a variety of stakeholders. They also support the Board's responsibility to ask critical questions and assess critical information in furtherance of its governance, planning and stewardship functions.   If you are passionate about the Library's mission and values, committed to playing a leadership role in our community, and possess the preceding core competencies, please consider an application.   We recognize that 10-15 hours per month is a significant amount of time to commit to Board related activities, however this monthly commitment is critical to maintaining an effective Board of Directors for the Calgary Public Library. We kindly ask that only those candidates who are able to commit to these monthly requirements submit an application for the role. To be considered, please forward a cover letter relating the requirements of the foregoing description to your background and a current resume to Susie Besler at [email protected].   In order to meet the required timelines established by the Search Selection Committee of the Board, the closing date for applications will be Friday, July 7th.    

We are excited to be partnering with our client, Westside Recreation Centre, in their search for a Managing Director. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director is Westside’s most senior executive and organizational representative with accountability for managing the business and affairs of the Organization. Critical to this accountability, is the relationship with the Board, employees, volunteers, customers, stakeholders and the public. The Managing Director is responsible for developing Westside’s strategic plan, in consultation with the Board, and overseeing the development and execution of operational plans and policies that support the strategy. The Managing Director is accountable for Westside’s effective financial stewardship and risk management, people leadership, and advocacy in the community, as well as managing its daily business operations. If you are a strategic, collaborative and enthusiastic leader with a minimum of 10 years' experience in an executive leadership role, ideally including CEO/General Manager/Managing Director positions within the Sports & Recreation sector, and a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management & Business Administration, MBA, or equivalent, we want to hear from you! To learn more about this exciting opportunity with Westside Recreation Centre, please reach out to Susie Besler at [email protected].

Our Client, TELUS is a company whose businesses are driven by social purpose and is laser-focused on creating impact in five key areas: enabling human connections, revolutionizing healthcare, giving back to their communities, transforming the food system and leading in sustainability. As such, they invest in and grow these businesses in ways that shape public policy from building networks that are foundational to a digital economy to technology solutions for healthcare and smart agriculture and supporting Indigenous reconciliation.

TELUS is seeking a Director, Government Relations who will be a leader in advancing TELUS’ social purpose through innovation in connectivity, health, community, agriculture and sustainability. As Director, the successful candidate will lead the strategy, planning and execution focusing on government relations in Alberta. They will engage with and manage relationships with a panoply of stakeholders including executive leaders, government, trade associations, civil society groups and academics. Their energy, drive and resilience will get the job done and create a better future for Alberta and Canada.

If you bring a depth of government relations experience with a strong business development mindset and are a recognized expert in the Government of Alberta, Alberta public sector, Alberta politics and Indigenous Affairs & Reconciliation in Alberta, we want to hear from you.

Reach out to Kate Spencer at [email protected] for more information.

Our client, Alberta Municipalities, represents Alberta’s municipalities where over 85% of Albertans live: summer villages, villages, cities, towns, and specialized municipalities. They provide insurance products and services through a licensed insurance brokerage that is responsible for underwriting, claims management and risk management activities related to all products purchased or accessed by their members.   Alberta Municipalities is seeking a Legal Counsel, Insurance Claims to join their team and act as a strategic member within a team of insurance professionals managing claims, risk management and general insurance services delivery for their members. This individual will work closely with the in-house claims examiners to oversee claims litigation and manage external legal resources for more complex files.   The successful candidate will bring 3-5 years of progressive legal experience in insurance claims management, mediation and litigation and have a thorough knowledge of insurance legislation in Alberta. Imperative to success in this role is the ability to work independently and display strong organizational and project management skills.   If you’re interested in learning more, please reach out to Kate Spencer at [email protected].