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Calgary
Posted 2 days ago

Our client is one of Calgary’s  leading litigation firms, proudly serving Calgary for over 2 decades. Their strong reputation is a testament to their team’s experience, calculated creativity, and an unwavering dedication to client advocacy. The firm’s foundation is their lawyers. They are proud of their diverse backgrounds and experiences and believe that the strength of their firm lies in that diversity.

Our client is seeking to add a Litigation Associate called between 2021 and 2023 to their team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated litigation experience within private practice and an interest in developing their client management and business development skills. The successful candidate will have a high level of energy, enthusiasm, and motivation, with a focus on teamwork within an inclusive environment for their career development.

If you are seeking to join a firm that prides itself in maintaining integrity, professionalism, and high ethical and personal standards and that focuses on continuous mentorship and the development of their lawyers to grow into industry leaders, please reach out to Neel Nandha at [email protected].

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Our client is one of Calgary’s  leading litigation firms, proudly serving Calgary for over 2 decades. Their strong reputation is a testament to their team’s experi...

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Alberta, Calgary
Posted 1 week ago
We have partnered with STEP Energy Services (“STEP”) to help them add a Senior Legal Counsel to their growing legal team. About STEP STEP is one of North America’s leading oilfield services companies, with operations across Western Canada, Texas, Colorado, and North Dakota. Their business has grown at a rapid pace since it was founded in 2011. They have had significant transactions including an initial public offering in 2017; a share acquisition of the U.S. operations of Tucker Energy Services in 2018 (as well as a new credit facility and subscription receipt offering); and an acquisition of the U.S. coiled tubing assets of ProPetro Holding Corp. in 2022, to name a few. The Senior Legal Counsel Role STEP’s legal team is growing, and they are seeking a collaborative, highly motivated and pragmatic lawyer to join their team as Senior Legal Counsel. Reporting to the Vice President, Legal & General Counsel, the Senior Legal Counsel will support STEP’s operations by providing legal advice and guidance on a broad spectrum of legal matters including reviewing, drafting and negotiating key agreements with counterparties, master service agreements with clients, and supply chain agreements, as well as broadly assisting with compliance and public company reporting matters. The Senior Legal Counsel will be one of three in-house lawyers at STEP’s Calgary headquarters and will play a meaningful role working alongside senior managers and executives of the organization. This role is ideally suited for a collaborative legal professional who enjoys working with various stakeholder groups in an exciting, fast-paced business environment. What we’re looking for We’re looking for an ambitious, down-to-earth team player, who brings at least 6 years of post-call legal experience, ideally gained at a top tier law firm or in-house. This candidate will also bring the following:
  • Demonstrated expertise in commercial contract drafting and negotiation. Particular experience with North American oil and gas service agreements would be a significant asset
  • Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner, both verbally and in writing
  • Competent in managing external legal counsel and third party service providers
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the North American oil & gas industry
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please reach out to Erin Dand, Client Partner at [email protected], or submit your resume below.

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We have partnered with STEP Energy Services (“STEP”) to help them add a Senior Legal Counsel to their growing legal team.

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Our client, ROAR Transitions ("ROAR") is a specialty advisory services firm, breaking ground within the high discretion, high impact dynamics of CEO and senior executive transition for leading Canadian companies and organizations. ROAR’s employees and contractors share a passion for making a difference and possess a significant breadth of knowledge and experience. ROAR’s approach to CEO transition is wholly innovative, with a multi-disciplinary methodology built from the ground up and informed by hands-on experiences working within more than 400 companies and organizations in 11 industries.

 

ROAR is seeking a focused, driven and passionate Communications Specialist to join their team in Edmonton. The successful candidate will provide overall communications support and have the opportunity to significantly contribute to the firm’s work. This individual must bring a track record of working on high level communications projects previously to provide support on internal and external communications for the firm.

 

If you are a communications professional with a minimum of 5-8 years’ experience and have an entrepreneurial mindset, a creative thinking lens and are looking to join a firm where you can be a bold contributor, please reach out to Kate Spencer at [email protected].

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Our client, ROAR Transitions (“ROAR”) is a specialty advisory services firm, breaking ground within the high discretion, high impact dynamics...

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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].

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Our client, Intellimedia, is an innovative software development firm. Founded in 2006, Intellimedia offers licensed software solutions, technical professional services as ...

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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].

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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...

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Alberta, Calgary
Posted 3 months ago
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.    

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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”) ...

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Alberta, Calgary
Posted 3 months ago
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].

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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�...

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Alberta, Calgary, Edmonton
Posted 5 months ago

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.

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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, revolut...

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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].

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Our client, Alberta Municipalities, represents Alberta’s municipalities where over 85% of Albertans live: summer villages, villages, cities, towns, and specialized municipalities. They provide i...

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Our client, De Havilland, is a highly regarded specialist manufacturing organization with global operations and is currently seeking a new Vice President, Supply Chain and Logistics (“Vice President”).   With the mandate to develop a holistic and optimized supply chain, logistics and optimized procurement function, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the design and execution of a new framework for strategic sourcing, logistics, demand and inventory planning, global warehousing, and vendor management across the company’s operations. The Vice President will oversee a large, geographically dispersed team.   The ideal candidate will bring at least 8 years’ experience in a supply chain senior leadership role with experience working within a complex, global sourcing business considered an asset. Post-secondary education in supply chain management, or a related field of study, or a combination of education and relevant work experience is a must.   To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Cameron McDonald at 403-407-1965 or [email protected].

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Our client, De Havilland, is a highly regarded specialist manufacturing organization with global operations and is currently seeking a new Vice President, Supply Chain and Logistics ...

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Alberta, Calgary
Posted 10 months ago
Pekarsky & Co. is delighted to once again be leading the 2023 Board recruitment effort on behalf of YMCA Calgary (“the YMCA”). YMCA Calgary’s mission is to connect people through diverse and shared experiences. As a trusted charity, the YMCA helps create spaces and communities that are welcoming and inspiring.  
YMCA Calgary seeks to maintain a governance Board whose Directors possess a passionate and demonstrable connection to the Association and the community it serves, and a strong charitable spirit in support of philanthropy. 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 YMCA is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion for service delivery and governance. The YMCA's Board of Directors serves the needs of Calgary's diverse community and Board composition aims to reflect the diversity of that community.  
Based on the YMCA Board's most recent skills matrix review, preference for the three upcoming Board appointments in May 2023 will be given to candidates demonstrating extensive board governance experience in the not-for-profit or public sectors, combined with executive level understanding and strategic skillset in one or more of the following areas: (1) Real estate planning and optimization; (2) Health & Wellness and Child Safety & Protection; and (3) Digital/Cyber Security/IT risk identification and mitigation, and capacity building.  
As volunteers, Board Directors commit approximately 10 hours per month to Board-related activities including preparation and participation in Board and Committee meetings, and branch community events. Board Directors serve an initial three-year term with the potential for two reappointments of two years each.  
If you are interested in learning more about this exciting Board of Directors opportunity with YMCA Calgary, please reach out to Susie Besler, Principal at 403-407-1963 or via email at [email protected]. To meet the required timelines established by the YMCA Board’s Search Selection Committee, the closing date for applications is Friday, January 27, 2023.

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Pekarsky & Co. is delighted to once again be leading the 2023 Board recruitment effort on behalf of YMCA Calgary (“the YMCA”). YMCA Calgary’s mission is to connect people through di...

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Board Search – Big Rock Brewery (WR: 704)

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Alberta, Calgary
Posted 2 months ago
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Our firm is working with the Board of Big Rock Brewery to recruit two Director positions. Big Rock is a TSX listed company founded in 1985, and the largest brewery based in Calgary. Today Big Rock beers include an extensive portfolio of signature beers, seasonal offerings, ciders, custom-crafted private label products and other licensed alcoholic beverages with owned and operated production facilities in Calgary, Vancouver, and Toronto. The organization has always been at the forefront of the craft beer revolution, finding innovative ways to carry forward established brewing traditions such as co-creating new products with their business partners in retail and hospitality. If you bring executive experience from a relevant sector (beer or beverage industry) corporation, in the areas of finance or business, and prior Board experience, we would like to hear from you. To receive further details on this public company Board search, please email Ranju Shergill, Partner at [email protected].

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Our firm is working with the Board of Big Rock Brewery to recruit two Director positions. Big Rock is a TSX listed company founded in 1985, and the largest brewery based in Calgary. Today Big Rock ...

Chief Development Officer – Calgary Food Bank (WR: 703)

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Alberta, Calgary
Posted 3 months ago
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We are very pleased to have partnered with the Calgary Food Bank (“Food Bank”) in its recruitment of a Chief Development Officer for its dynamic Senior Leadership Team. The Food Bank is a well-known institution in the city of Calgary. Most Calgarians know the Food Bank for the 600-650 emergency food hampers that are provided daily to individuals and families – last year 112,294 emergency food hampers were provided to individuals and families in need. However, the Food Bank also plays a much larger role. Through partnerships with local manufacturers, transportation companies, distributors and food retailers, food in Calgary that cannot be sold but that is still nutritious and usable, is redirected to the Food Bank to be used as a safe supply of nutritious food for clients and charities. Approximately 82% of the food collected from the Food Bank comes from food industry partnerships. In turn, the Food Bank plays a role as a hub and spoke organization to 150 community partners across Calgary. Remarkably, the Food Bank is entirely community-owned and community-supported. Of the $17.3M they received in funds and $35.6M in food last year, 0% came from government support. The Chief Development Officer Role The Chief Development Officer is a strategic role and a member of the Senior Leadership Team of the Food Bank, reporting directly to the President and CEO. This individual will oversee:
  • the fund development function, working to identify, cultivate and steward cash and food donor prospects
  • the communications portfolio, setting the strategic direction for internal and external communications
  • the events function, leading a dedicated team of staff and volunteers in the planning and execution of events, both signature and third-party
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to put their mark on the Food Bank, helping to establish and build systems and processes within the organization to continue to elevate their fund development, communications and events portfolios. This is a fantastic opportunity for a builder and a strategist, someone who wants to make a significant impact within a highly regarded and top ranked charity in Calgary. What we’re looking for  The ideal candidate for this role will bring:
  • Bachelor's Degree in marketing, public relations, or communications
  • 10+ years of experience in fund development and communications in the non-profit sector
  • 8+ years of people management experience managing diverse teams
  • An understanding of and dedication to ethical fundraising - keeping with the Food Bank’s mission and values and in accordance with charitable giving standards
  • Knowledge of Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) regulations in conjunction with a charity organization and fundraising initiatives
  • Experience with Sales Force for Non-Profits
  • Proven skills in building a prospect portfolio and leveraging major gifts through developing strategies in planning, implementing, and administering major gift solicitations
  • Excellent oral and presentation and written communication skills
  • A CFRE designation is preferred
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to Erin Dand, Client Partner at [email protected] for more information.

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We are very pleased to have partnered with the Calgary Food Bank (“Food Bank”) in its recruitment of a Chief Development Officer for its dynamic Senior Leadership Team.

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Legal Counsel, Commercial Operations – Canadian Natural (WR: 702)

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Alberta, Calgary
Posted 3 months ago
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We have partnered with Canadian Natural Resources Limited (“Canadian Natural”), a senior Canadian oil and natural gas production company, to help them add a senior commercial lawyer to their legal team. Why Canadian Natural? Canadian Natural is one of Western Canada’s best success stories. Over the last 30 years, they have grown from a company with nine employees to over 10,000 employees. They have increased their production from approximately 400 BOE/d in 1989 to more than one million BOE/d today. Canadian Natural is committed to supplying safe, reliable and responsible energy, along with reducing its environmental footprint. They are a leading investor in R&D in the Canadian crude oil and gas natural gas sector, and they continually evaluate and invest in a wide range of projects and technologies that incorporate Environmental, Social and Governance practices that strengthen their long-term sustainability across all aspects of their business. Canadian Natural announced a new environmental target to reduce their corporate absolute GHG emissions by 40% by 2035, in addition to other robust environmental targets.  They have a defined journey to net zero emissions in oil sands operations and are working collaboratively with industry peers through the Pathways Alliance, a climate action collaboration of oil sands industry participants, to achieve this goal. Canadian Natural is made up of fun, hardworking and collegial individuals. At Canadian Natural, they strive to live through their mission statement: "To develop people to work together to create value for the Company's shareholders by doing it right with fun and integrity". The Legal Counsel, Commercial Operations Role Canadian Natural is seeking an experienced oil & gas commercial lawyer to join its dynamic and collaborative Commercial Operations legal team. Reporting to the Manager, Legal - Commercial Operations, the Legal Counsel’s primary role will be to provide high quality prompt and effective legal and commercial support to internal business and service teams including but not limited to the Marketing, Supply Management (which supports the Company’s Oil Sands, Thermal and Conventional business units) and Technology Development & Innovation. There’s an exciting array of commercial legal work available at Canadian Natural and ample opportunity to grow long-term with the team. What we’re looking for We’re looking for commercial oil & gas lawyers with at least 10 years of post-call Canadian legal experience. The ideal candidate will bring a track record of success supporting the marketing and business development teams within another exploration and production company in Western Canada. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to Erin Dand, Client Partner at Pekarsky & Co. at [email protected] for more information, or apply online via the below link.

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We have partnered with Canadian Natural Resources Limited (“Canadian Natural”), a senior Canadian oil and natural gas production company, to help them add a senior commercial lawyer to their le...

Interim CEO – Oil & Gas Services Company (WR: 698)

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Alberta, Calgary
Posted 4 months ago
Found
We are excited to be partnering with a Calgary-based oil and gas services company in their search for an Interim CEO. If you are an oil and gas C-suite executive who is currently not working and may be interested in an exciting one-year contract to take a proprietary tool to market, we want to hear from you! For additional information, please reach out to Susie Besler, Principal, at [email protected].

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We are excited to be partnering with a Calgary-based oil and gas services company in their search for an Interim CEO. If you are an oil and gas C-suite executive who is currently not working and ...