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ABC Head Start Society is a registered charity providing comprehensive family support and early learning programs. Government funding and donations from generous individuals, corporations, and foundations allow them to offer free-of-cost programs to families who need them most. ABC Head Start families are able to be included in their children’s learning while being provided with parental and family support.

Reporting to the ABC Head Start Board of Directors, the successful candidate will be working on a 12–16 month contract as Interim Executive Director. They must have strong leadership expertise to guide the existing strategic plans of the organization in Edmonton’s changing environment. The ideal candidate has demonstrated exceptional skill in external relations, building and sustaining collaborative relations with employees, clients, other agencies, government, donors, and the media. Directing a leadership team that operates in a strong self-directed team environment, the Interim Director leads through influencing, and mentoring.

The ideal candidate would at a minimum have a University degree in Social Work, Human Services, Counseling, Non-profit Management, Leadership, or related discipline. University degree in Education would be considered an asset. Minimum five years progressive senior management experience within the non-profit sector and experience supervising staff and managing programs. They must also have extensive experience establishing and maintaining formal and informal partnerships with other service providers and stakeholders.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Diane Wheatley at diane@humanisadvisory.com or Mackenzie Boessenkool at mackenzie@humanisadvisory.com.

Organized soccer has a rich history in Calgary, dating back to 1898 when the Calgary Association Football League commenced its inaugural season with six teams and 140 players. Since then, the sport has undergone numerous transformations, culminating in the establishment of Calgary United Soccer Association (“CUSA”), which has evolved into a prominent association comprising over 310 teams and boasting a membership of 9,000+ registered players and coaches.

The Executive Director will have accountability for the continued growth and development of the association. They will provide leadership and day-to-day oversight of CUSA and play an active role in the development and execution of the association’s forward looking strategic plan. Working with the President, Board and staff, the Executive Director will be a champion for soccer in Calgary and abroad, developing strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including the Alberta Soccer Association (“ASA”) membership, local and provincial governments, while maintaining and developing the association’s image and reputation in media and the broader public eye.

The successful candidate will be an exceptional people leader with strong business acumen and a strategic mindset. They will be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with diverse stakeholder groups and provide inspirational leadership for the continued growth of the game in Calgary.

To learn more about this terrific opportunity, please contact Cameron McDonald at cameron@humaniscalgary.com or 403-407-1965

About Westbridge

Our client, Westbridge Capital, is a private equity firm that specializes in acquiring and growing mid-market or established businesses in various jurisdictions including Canada and the United States. Founded in 2007, the firm has invested in many companies across various industries, such as manufacturing, distribution, services, and technology. The company is based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and promotes a collaborative work environment with a team of experienced professionals with backgrounds in tax, finance, M&A, legal, securities and information technology.

The Director, HR Role

Westbridge is growing, and is establishing the new role of Director, Human Resources. Starting off as a team of one, with opportunity to grow a team as the organization itself grows and evolves, the Director, HR will be a member of Westbridge’s management team, reporting into the Chief Operating Officer. They will provide vision, leadership and hands-on execution for the development and implementation of the HR function across Westbridge and each of its portfolio companies.

Role responsibilities will include:

• Human Resource Strategy
• Talent Acquisition & Management
• Human Resource Information Management & Reporting
• Payroll & Total Rewards
• Leadership Development

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a strategic HR leader with a strong business acumen who is interested in building out the HR function within a growing and successful private equity firm. The successful candidate must have:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Human Resources, at least 5 of which were in a senior leadership HR role
• A Bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration or Management with a Major in HR Management, or equivalent combinations of education and experience
• Professional HR designation in Canada
• Previous experience in the private equity or financial services industries - experience supporting the portfolio companies of a private equity owner is highly desirable
• Extensive experience in each of the following areas: talent acquisition & management, human resource information management & reporting; payroll & total rewards (including evaluating current compensation models), and leadership development
• Exposure to the evaluation of target company acquisitions, including providing human capital related advice during the pre-acquisition phase
• Strong understanding of financial implications of human resource decisions and initiatives, and to leverage data and analytics to drive performance and innovation

The successful candidate will have experience building and executing human capital strategies in high performing teams, working alongside a myriad of professionals including professionals with expertise in tax, finance, M&A and law.

Location

While the ideal candidate will be based in Saskatoon, Westbridge is also open to remote working arrangements from a city that is a direct flight from Saskatoon, such as Calgary or Toronto, with regular travel to Saskatoon to stay connected to the team and the business.

To learn more about this opportunity with Westbridge Capital, please reach out to Erin Hoekstra, Senior Consultant at erin@humaniscalgary.com.

Founded in Vancouver in 1979, our client, Whitelaw Twining is a full-service litigation law firm specializing in insurance, commercial litigation, personal injury and dispute resolution with more than 200 people in its Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto offices. In November 2022, Whitelaw Twining joined DWF Group, a global provider of integrated legal and business services in order to provide Whitelaw Twining clients with the expertise they count on, supported by deeper bench strength and extended capabilities. 

As part of their continuous growth efforts, Whitelaw Twining is focused on developing a fulsome Indigenous practice that includes both litigation and corporate law services in order to best serve their clients. 

Whitelaw Twining is looking to add a Solicitor with an Indigenous focused practice who will become an integral member of the Whitelaw Twining team. The successful candidate will have strong corporate law experience working on Indigenous focused matters. This individual will be a strong corporate lawyer, will demonstrate superior strategic acumen and will have the proven ability to obtain successful outcomes for their clients. 

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of Canada's leading legal minds who are committed to finding solutions for their clients and will be a key member of Whitelaw Twining’s Indigenous practice group. They must have an excellent track record of developing and working with clients, be skillful in contract review and drafting and be willing to work in a collaborative team environment.

This position offers competitive compensation including a target base salary of $175,000. 

If you bring experience in: incorporations and corporate restructuring; transactions; real property and leasing; joint ventures, limited partnerships and similar structures; additions to reserve land; and trusts, please reach out to Kate Spencer at kate@humaniscalgary.com.  

Founded in Vancouver in 1979, our client, Whitelaw Twining is a full-service litigation law firm specializing in insurance, commercial litigation, personal injury and dispute resolution with more than 200 people in its Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto offices. In November 2022, Whitelaw Twining joined DWF Group, a global provider of integrated legal and business services in order to provide Whitelaw Twining clients with the expertise they count on, supported by deeper bench strength and extended capabilities. 

Whitelaw Twining is looking to add a partner to its employment group who will become an integral member of the Whitelaw Twining team. The firm has an opportunity to become the employment counsel of choice in Canada for DWF Group’s international clients. With strong associate level talent in the employment practice group, a new leader would have the opportunity to significantly grow their practice and bring Whitelaw Twining’s employment lawyers to the forefront of the Canadian legal market. 

The successful candidate will have significant employment experience and strong industry relationships. This individual will have extensive knowledge of employment law processes, will demonstrate superior strategic acumen and will have the proven ability to obtain successful outcomes for their clients. They must bring a strong track record and desire to lead and mentor junior lawyers on employment files. 

This position offers competitive compensation including a target base salary of $250,000. 

If you have strong industry relationships and the desire to join a firm where you can contribute to its growth as a Partner, please reach out to Kate Spencer at kate@humaniscalgary.com.

Founded in Vancouver in 1979, our client, Whitelaw Twining is a full-service litigation law firm specializing in insurance, commercial litigation, personal injury and dispute resolution with more than 200 people in its Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto offices. In November 2022, Whitelaw Twining joined DWF Group, a global provider of integrated legal and business services in order to provide Whitelaw Twining clients with the expertise they count on, supported by deeper bench strength and extended capabilities. 

When it comes to litigation, Whitelaw Twining lawyers don’t do one-size-fits-all – they are industry leaders in 29 areas of law and have a deep understanding of what makes each sector unique, allowing them to specialize their services and achieve the best results possible. 

Whitelaw Twining is looking to add a partner to its commercial litigation group who will become an integral member of the Whitelaw Twining commercial team. The successful candidate will have significant commercial litigation experience, a portable practice and strong industry relationships. This individual will have extensive knowledge of commercial litigation processes, will demonstrate superior strategic acumen and will have the proven ability to obtain successful outcomes for their clients. They must bring a strong track record and desire to lead and mentor junior lawyers on commercial litigation files. 

The successful candidate must have an excellent track record of developing and working with clients, be skillful in client and business development and be willing to work in a collaborative team environment.

This position offers competitive compensation including a target base salary of $250,000. 

If you have a portable practice, strong industry relationships and the desire to join a firm where you can contribute to its growth as a Partner, please reach out to Kate Spencer at kate@humaniscalgary.com.

Our client, United Way of Calgary and Area, is seeking a collaborative and highly motivated Director of Marketing to join their team. United Way brings people together to solve complex social issues and improve local lives. They partner with local experts and community ambassadors, strategically invest to create lasting social change, bring people together to coordinate system changes, and designs solutions that address root causes to create lasting social change. 

The Director, Marketing will drive social change, inspire Calgarians to make a difference, take the organization’s digital marketing capabilities to new heights, and elevate their social impact brand. This role will be responsible for developing and executing United Way’s marketing strategies, encompassing both donor acquisition and retention with a goal of increasing reach, relevance, and revenue.

The ideal candidate will have 15 or more years of progressive experience in full-stack marketing, including developing marketing strategies, digital marketing, and brand management. They must have at least 7 years of experience leading and mentoring teams and a proven track record of developing and implementing omni-channel, personalized acquisition, and retention programs that increase conversion and adoption. Experience in the social services and non-profit sector is desirable.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please reach out to Jamie Phillips, Research Associate, Calgary at jamie@humaniscalgary.com. 

We are excited to partner once again with Calgary Housing Company (“CHC” or “the Corporation”), in their recruitment of up to three Board Directors in 2024. For over 50 years, CHC has provided a safe, affordable place to call home for Calgarians of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Today, over 10,000 Calgarians, including approximately 4,000 children, have a place to call home because of CHC.

CHC seeks to develop a Board whose members possess and demonstrate a strategic combination of personal attributes, 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.

Board Director terms are for three (3) years and term limits are set at 3 terms. CHC orientation and training is provided to new Board Directors.

Board Directors commit to attending and actively participating in approximately four (4 hour) Board Meetings/year (during the day); 1 full day Strategy Meeting; 1 full day mid-year Retreat, and approximately four (2 hour) Committee Meetings/year. Please note that most Board Directors serve on two Committees (Audit & Risk Management; Infrastructure & Asset Management; and Governance).

Based on the CHC’s most recent skills matric review, preference for the upcoming Board appointments will be given to candidates demonstrating strategic skillsets and experience in one or more of the following areas: (1) Property Development, (2) Legal; and (3) Financial Management. While previous Board governance experience is not required, successful candidates must exhibit the qualities of a strong governor.

If you bring a strong passion for community and ensuring that all people have access to the support they need to flourish, AND demonstrate one or more of the above noted strategic skillsets, we want to hear from you!

To learn more about this exciting Board of Directors opportunity with Calgary Housing Company, please reach out to Rachel Janz via email at rachel@humaniscalgary.com. Please note that the closing date for applications is Friday, April 12^th.

Nous sommes fières de nous être associés à Labranche Therrien Daoust Lefrançois ("LTDL") dans leur recherche d'un.e Associé.e délégué.e pour leur bureau de Laval.

Réunissant une centaine d’employés, LTDL offre des services variés en certification, en fiscalité, en comptabilité et en consultation. LTDL se distingue par son souci d’encadrement des employés, la priorité au travail d'équipe, et un environnement de travail dynamique et convivial.

Le ou la candidate idéale pour ce rôle clé possède un sens des affaires aiguisé et une expérience marquée en ce qui a trait à la livraison de services financiers de qualité supérieure auprès des PME et des organisations en plein développement.

Ce que nous recherchons

Nous ciblons des cadres exceptionnels ayant une expertise particulièrement approfondie en certification.

Le/la candidat(e) retenu(e) doit avoir :

1. Un titre de CPA et posséder un minimum de 7 ans d’expérience de travail pertinente;
2. Très bonnes connaissances des NCECF et des NCSOBL;
3. Professionnel technique au profil « entrepreneur » avec un grand sens du service à la clientèle;
4. Excellent sens de l’organisation et de la planification;
5. Avoir des connaissances approfondies des logiciels Caseware, Taxprep, Simple Comptable et de la suite Office.

Si cela vous ressemble, nous serions ravis de vous contacter. Veuillez communiquer avec info@humanismtl.com pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements.

We are proud to have partnered with Labranche Therrien Daoust Lefrançois ("LTDL") in their search for a Deputy Partner for their Laval office.

With about a hundred employees, LTDL offers a variety of assurance, tax, accounting and consulting services. LTDL distinguishes itself by its concern for employee management, the priority of teamwork, and a dynamic and friendly work environment.

The ideal candidate for this key role will have strong business acumen and experience in delivering high-quality financial services to SMEs and fast-growing organizations.

What we're looking for

We target exceptional executives with particularly deep expertise in assurance.

The successful candidate must have:

1. A CPA designation and a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience;
2. Very good knowledge of ASPE and FOSS;
3. Technical professional with the profile of "entrepreneur” with a great sense of customer service;
4. Excellent organizational and planning skills;
5. Have in-depth knowledge of Caseware, Taxprep, Simply Accounting software and the Office suite.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact info@humanismtl.com for more information.

Our client, Parex Resources (“Parex”), is a publicly listed company with offices in Calgary and Bogota. With a track record of creating value since 2009, Parex is the largest independent exploration and production company in Colombia, focused on sustainable, conventional oil and gas production, and with 5.5 million net acres of land, they are also the largest independent land holder in Colombia. The company is seeking to add a senior lawyer with a corporate commercial legal expertise to their global legal team of 20. The Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial, will report to the Senior Legal and Commercial Manager in Calgary and will play a key role in offering legal guidance on complex commercial agreements, arrangements, and transactions. In addition, the individual will contribute to potential acquisitions, dispositions or other strategic commercial transactions and strategic initiatives as they arise in various jurisdictions. 

This individual will also contribute by offering legal support and advice to various operational units including IT, HR, Geosciences and Engineering, for material contracts and corporate affairs. We are seeking an experienced lawyer, with seven years practicing corporate commercial law or international oil and gas law with E&P industry experience. This role is compatible for someone with strong analytical skills, adept problem-solving skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for thriving in an entrepreneurial and collaborative setting. 

To learn more about this exciting opportunity with Parex, please reach out to Ranju Shergill, Managing Partner, Calgary at ranju@humaniscalgary.com. 

Our client is a TSX listed energy company with offices in multiple regions. The company has grown significantly over the years and has generated record annual funds flow. To support their growth strategy, our client is seeking a collaborative, highly motivated, and pragmatic lawyer to join their team as a Corporate Secretary & Senior Legal Counsel. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Corporate Secretary & Senior Legal Counsel will be responsible for the provision of sound advice and leadership on matters of Canadian securities compliance for the company and its subsidiaries. This individual will also be the Corporate Secretary and provide guidance on Board and Committee work, continuous disclosure and reporting, and corporate governance matters.

The Corporate Secretary & Senior Legal Counsel will play a meaningful role with the directors and executives of the organization. This role is ideally suited for an engaging legal professional who enjoys working with various stakeholder groups in an exciting, fast-paced business environment. We’re looking for an experienced corporate lawyer with a depth of experience in corporate securities and finance law (minimum 7 years) as well as corporate secretarial experience for a Canadian public company. 

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please reach out to Ranju Shergill, Managing Partner, Calgary at ranju@humaniscalgary.com. 

Our client is a leading, world-scale energy infrastructure business engaged in the transportation, processing, and storage of energy products across North America.

Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, NGL, the General Manager is accountable for the overall strategy and leadership of the commercial development and commercial operations teams within the NGL Facilities Business Unit. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team for the Facilities Business Unit, the General Manager works closely with the Vice President Operations, Associate General Counsel and Senior Manager Finance.

The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years relevant commercial / business development experience, with direct experience in the NGL industry, in addition to proven people leadership experience. Strong business acumen, ability to negotiate and maintain strong commercial relationships coupled with a track record of success in autonomously driving business growth objectives is a must.

If you would like to learn more about this incredible opportunity, please don’t hesitate to contact Cameron McDonald at 403-407-1965 or via email: cameron@humaniscalgary.com

Our client, AT-PAC, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of quality scaffolding solutions to the construction and heavy industrial markets. In 2020, following an initial partnership to provide comprehensive global site solutions, AT-PAC was acquired by Doka, one of the world’s leading suppliers of formwork.

The Managing Director, Canada, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, will be responsible for leading the further growth and development of the company in Canada, and will have direct accountability for sales strategy and development, market penetration strategy and positioning, and the build out of new operating branches across the country. This position will ideally be based in Toronto.

The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years of sales and operations experience with at least five years spent in a senior leadership role. A track record of success in autonomously driving business growth objectives and increasing the top-line within oil & gas, heavy construction or similar industrial businesses or market segments considered is important.

To learn more about this terrific opportunity with a growth oriented, global business, please contact Cameron McDonald at 403-407-1965 or via email cameron@humaniscalgary.com.

We are pleased to have partnered with AltaLink in their search for a Senior Vice President, Law & Regulatory, General Counsel (“SVP, Law & Regulatory”). Based in Calgary and reporting to the President and CEO, the SVP, Law & Regulatory is a member of AltaLink’s executive team. They provide counsel, oversight and leadership for the legal, risk, compliance and regulatory functions, as well as for all inter-affiliate relationships. The SVP, Law & Regulatory ensures that AltaLink is compliant and operating within the law in all jurisdictions where AltaLink operates, appropriately manages risk, obtains the revenue it requires and an appropriate return, conducts its business ethically and maintains its reputation with the regulator and other stakeholders.

Having leadership of the legal and regulatory teams, this individual will also mentor, inspire, coach and continue to develop the talented members of their teams. They will lead 5 direct reports and 36 indirect reports.

What we’re looking for

We’re targeting exceptional legal executives who bring a particular depth of expertise in the regulated electricity industry in Alberta.

The successful candidate must bring:

• A minimum of 15 years of post-call legal experience with a focus in the regulated electricity industry
• Previous executive team experience with strong management skills across strategic planning, budgeting and project management functions
• Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate a best-in-class team of talented lawyers, regulatory and legal professionals
• Strong technical background in leading regulatory applications within the electricity industry
• Exposure to a wide range of legal issues, including transactional and corporate/commercial matters in addition to expertise in regulatory proceedings and issues

If this sounds like you, we’d love to connect. Please reach out to Erin Dand at erin@humaniscalgary.com for more information.