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Internal Communications and Engagement Specialist – YMCA Calgary (WR: 638)

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Alberta, Calgary
Posted 1 year ago
Found
YMCA Calgary is one of the city’s most impactful operating charities and is an organization driven by its mission to connect people through diverse and shared experiences. YMCA Calgary strives to offer quality programming and services that give children, youth and adults the opportunity to belong, grow, thrive and lead.   We are partnering with YMCA Calgary to build a dedicated Communications and Engagement team, including two Communications and Engagement Specialists, one externally-focused and one internally-focused. The Communications and Engagement Specialist (Internal) will be responsible of enhancing and protecting the volunteer experience while promoting the YMCA Calgary brand to employees, volunteers and other key audiences, while acting as a primary back-up for the externally-focused specialist by supporting media relations and crisis response, as needed.   Candidates must bring a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in communications roles, with at least 3 years of successful experience focused on employee audiences, with a solid understanding of communications best practices and employee engagement methods. Reporting to the General Manager, Strategic Communications & Engagement, this individual will be responsible for developing plans, writing key messages, developing presentations and publishing content across communications channels. For more details on this opportunity, contact Juan Bidart at [email protected].

Job Features

Job CategoryCommunications

YMCA Calgary is one of the city’s most impactful operating charities and is an organization driven by its mission to connect people through […]

External Communications and Engagement Specialist – YMCA Calgary (WR: 637)

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Alberta, Calgary
Posted 1 year ago
Found
YMCA Calgary is one of the city’s most impactful operating charities and is an organization driven by its mission to connect people through diverse and shared experiences. YMCA Calgary strives to offer quality programming and services that give children, youth and adults the opportunity to belong, grow, thrive and lead.   We are partnering with YMCA Calgary to build a dedicated Communications and Engagement team, including two Communications and Engagement Specialists, one externally-focused and one internally-focused. The Communications and Engagement Specialist (External) will assist the YMCA Calgary brand by developing and executing communications and engagement plans designed to engage, inspire, and motivate, and act as a primary back-up for the internally-focused specialist by supporting employee communications, as needed.   Candidates must bring a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in communications roles, with at least 3 years of successful experience focused on external audiences, with a solid understanding of communications best practices and stakeholder engagement methods. Reporting to the General Manager, Strategic Communications & Engagement, this individual will be responsible for developing plans, writing key messages, developing presentations and publishing content across communications channels. For more details on this opportunity, contact Juan Bidart at [email protected].

Job Features

Job CategoryCommunications

YMCA Calgary is one of the city’s most impactful operating charities and is an organization driven by its mission to connect people through […]

Securities Partner (WR: 636)

Closed
Toronto
Posted 1 year ago
Found
We have partnered with one of Canada’s leading full-service law firms to find a junior partner to join their securities practice group in their Toronto office. Calgary lawyers looking to relocate are welcome to apply! Our client is regarded as one of the best law firms in the country, with one of the best securities practices, comprised of some of the brightest and most business-focused legal minds.   Our client’s lawyers are entrepreneurial, client-oriented, and they deeply care about relationships, both inside and outside of the firm. Our client is known to be a leader in diversity, inclusion, and wellness initiatives, and are popular for their warm and friendly atmosphere.   If you’re called in at least 2016 and have experience in securities law, please reach out to Shannon at [email protected].

Job Features

Job CategoryExecutive, Legal

We have partnered with one of Canada’s leading full-service law firms to find a junior partner to join their securities practice group in […]

Securities Associate (WR: 635)

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Toronto
Posted 1 year ago
Found
We have partnered with one of Canada’s leading full-service law firms to find an associate to join their securities practice group in their Toronto office. Calgary lawyers looking to relocate are welcome to apply! Our client is regarded as one of the best law firms in the country, with one of the best securities practices, comprised of some of the brightest and most business-focused legal minds.   Our client’s lawyers are entrepreneurial, client-oriented, and they deeply care about relationships, both inside and outside of the firm. Our client is known to be a leader in diversity, inclusion, and wellness initiatives, and are popular for their warm and friendly atmosphere.   If you’re called in at least 2019 and have experience in securities law, please reach out to Shannon at [email protected].

Job Features

Job CategoryLegal

We have partnered with one of Canada’s leading full-service law firms to find an associate to join their securities practice group in their […]

Corporate Controller – Atlas Development Corporation (WR: 634)

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Alberta, Calgary
Posted 1 year ago
Found
We have recently been exclusively retained by our client, Atlas Development Corporation, a Calgary-based private Commercial Real Estate Development company, in their search for a Corporate Controller.   Based in Calgary and reporting to the Vice President, Investment Management, the Corporate Controller is a key member of Atlas' Finance and Accounting team. Leading a Corporate Accounting team of three and working collaboratively with all functional areas of the business, the Corporate Controller is responsible for the financial management and control of the corporate and development functions of the organization including financial and management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, establishing and maintaining internal controls and processes, and tax compliance.   If you are a driven and energetic CPA with at least five years of post-designation corporate accounting and financial management experience (preferably in industry), as well as experience leading and managing a team, we want to hear from you! To learn more about joining this dynamic and growing organization, please reach out to Susie Besler at 403-407-1963 or via email at [email protected].

Job Features

Job CategoryFinance & Accounting

We have recently been exclusively retained by our client, Atlas Development Corporation, a Calgary-based private Commercial Real Estate Development company, in their search […]

Program Coordinator – Dignity Forum (WR: 632)

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Alberta, Calgary
Posted 1 year ago
Found
Our client, the Dignity Forum, is a charity created in 2021 with a mandate of advancing human rights for all Albertans, seeking to work collaboratively with other grassroots human rights organizations in Alberta to advocate, educate and collaborate in a meaningful way to shed light on the structural causes of discrimination and inequity in our province.   The Dignity Forum is looking for a Program Coordinator to provide general administrative support, assist with the launch of a series of programs, and lead the organization of webinars and conferences that will advance the Dignity Forum’s goals. This position is a part-time role, located in Calgary with a guarantee of 20 hours/week and the opportunity for more as new projects are implemented.   If you bring at least 3 years of administrative experience with proven Microsoft Office skills, a go-getter attitude and a passion for the area of human rights, this is an exciting opportunity to grow within a meaningful organization and build your career. For more information on this role, please reach out to Juan Bidart at [email protected]

Job Features

Job CategoryNot-for-Profit, Support Staff

Our client, the Dignity Forum, is a charity created in 2021 with a mandate of advancing human rights for all Albertans, seeking to […]

Banking Associate (WR: 631)

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Toronto, Vancouver
Posted 1 year ago
Found
We have partnered with one of Canada’s leading full-service law firms to find an associate to join their banking practice group either in their Toronto or Vancouver office. Calgary associates looking to relocate are welcome to apply! Our client is regarded as one of the best law firms in the country, comprised of some of the brightest and most business-focused legal minds.   Our client’s lawyers are entrepreneurial, client-oriented, and they deeply care about relationships, both inside and outside of the firm. Our client is known to be a leader in diversity, inclusion, and wellness initiatives, and are popular with associates for their warm and friendly atmosphere.   If you’re called between 2019 and 2016 and have experience in banking and specialty finance law, please reach out to Shannon at [email protected].

Job Features

Job CategoryLegal

We have partnered with one of Canada’s leading full-service law firms to find an associate to join their banking practice group either in […]

Managing Director, Federal & Ontario – New West Public Affairs (WR: 630)

Closed
Ontario, Toronto
Posted 1 year ago
Found
Our client, New West Public Affairs, is a western-based national public affairs firm. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Calgary, New West supports clients primarily in Alberta and across Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories and in Ottawa.   New West is seeking a Managing Director, Federal & Ontario to lead their fledgling Ontario office. The successful candidate will bring an entrepreneurial drive to the firm, expanding their existing connections and forging new potential business relationships within Ontario. Essential to success in this role is a strong understanding of policy coupled with depth of network connections within government.   If you bring a minimum of 5 years of experience in government relations, politics, public relations, communications, community relations or advocacy work as well as experience in direct lobbying and business development and are seeking an opportunity that would provide you with autonomy and a chance to build on your entrepreneurial skills, please reach out to Kate Spencer at [email protected].

Job Features

Job CategoryPublic Relations

Our client, New West Public Affairs, is a western-based national public affairs firm. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Calgary, New West supports […]

Litigation Associates (WR: 629)

Closed
Posted 1 year ago
Found
Our law firm clients in Calgary and Edmonton are busy and recruiting! If you are a Litigation Associate called between 2014 and 2019 or a Corporate Associate called between 2016 and 2019 and are interested in hearing about Pekarsky & Co.’s private practice opportunities, please reach out to Kate Spencer at [email protected].

Job Features

Job CategoryLegal

Our law firm clients in Calgary and Edmonton are busy and recruiting! If you are a Litigation Associate called between 2014 and 2019 […]

Chief Development Officer – BC Children’s Hospital Foundation (WR: 628)

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British Columbia
Posted 2 years ago
Found
Our Panorama partner firm in Vancouver, PFM Executive Search, is working on a great opportunity for the BC Children's Hospital Foundation. The role, Chief Development Officer (CDO), is responsible for the successful leadership and operational management of the Foundation’s philanthropic endeavours according to the strategic direction and governance standards approved by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board of Directors. The CDO creates development strategy, implements best practices and builds lifelong relationships, both internally and externally to support and ultimately achieve the transformational revenue goals as part of the Foundation’s overall vision.  To learn more about this opportunity, please check it out here: BC Children's Hospital Foundation - CDO.

Our Panorama partner firm in Vancouver, PFM Executive Search, is working on a great opportunity for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. The role, […]

Board Member – Tourism Calgary (WR: 627)

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Alberta, Calgary
Posted 2 years ago
Found
Do you have a passion for community building and helping Calgary to become the ultimate host city? Do you love our tourism industry, and want to contribute your leadership and expertise to make Calgary a world class destination for tourism, sports & major events, and meetings & conventions? If so, then we’d like to hear from you.   Pekarsky & Co has partnered with Tourism Calgary, the official destination marketing organization for Calgary, to help them find individuals interested in serving in a volunteer capacity on Tourism Calgary’s Board.   Targeted Profiles for Tourism Calgary Board Vacancies   This year, based on the Board's most recent review of its skills matrix, Tourism Calgary will be seeking candidates in the three following areas:
  • Chartered Professional Accountants with expertise in the not-for-profit sector
  • Lawyers with expertise in employment, compliance and privacy matters
  • Candidates who bring media influence and connections
For more information about this opportunity, check out our full position description, which can be accessed here:   https://pekarskyco.proposify.com/preview/cVY0SDAvZjAzaUQwV0VsdklzSGpqdz09   Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Tourism Calgary's Board is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Recruitment and selection for Tourism Calgary's Board of Directors will give preference to candidates who, in addition to the sought after skillsets, also bring a diverse perspective. Candidates who are a member of an indigenous community are also highly encouraged to apply.   How to Apply   If you are committed to playing a leadership role within our community, you possess the qualifications outlined in the position description, and are passionate about Calgary and helping it to become the ultimate host city, please consider submitting an application.   Applicants may express their interest by forwarding a cover letter indicating their interest in the Tourism Calgary Board and outlining how they meet the requirements of this role, along with a current resume to Erin Dand at [email protected].   Deadline for Applications: April 1, 2022

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Job CategoryBoard

Do you have a passion for community building and helping Calgary to become the ultimate host city? Do you love our tourism industry, […]

Associate – Longview Communications & Public Affairs (WR: 626)

Closed
Toronto
Posted 2 years ago
Found
Our client, Longview Communications & Public Affairs, is Canada’s leading independent corporate communications and public affairs firm. With offices across the country, Longview has worked with some of the largest and most respected companies in Canada and around the world.   Longview is seeking a focused, driven and passionate entry level Associate to join their Toronto team. The successful candidate will work closely with twelve highly capable professionals based in Toronto, as well as others across the firm. This individual will be highly skilled at conducting a broad array of research, project tracking and project management support and will have primary responsibility for producing the firm’s media monitoring products for Longview staff and clients.   If this sounds like you, please contact Kate Spencer at [email protected] or 403-407-1964.

Job Features

Job CategoryPublic Relations

Our client, Longview Communications & Public Affairs, is Canada’s leading independent corporate communications and public affairs firm. With offices across the country, Longview […]

Vice President, People & Culture – YMCA Calgary (WR: 625)

Closed
Alberta, Calgary
Posted 2 years ago
Found
YMCA Calgary is one of the city’s most impactful operating charities and is an organization driven by its mission to connect people through diverse and shared experiences. YMCA Calgary strives to offer quality programming and services that give children, youth and adults the opportunity to belong, grow, thrive and lead. We are partnering with YMCA Calgary to recruit for their next Vice President of People & Culture. This is a strategic position providing leadership and execution on Association priorities related to the workforce of YMCA Calgary. Candidates must bring a minimum of 10 years of broad HR experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role (Director or Vice President), with strategic and visionary skills and a strong understanding of business and commercial issues. As the liaison to the People and Governance Committee of the Board of Directors, this individual will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of an HR strategy that is focused on optimizing people resources while building a culture of engagement, integration and leadership for the organization. For more details on this opportunity, contact Ranju Shergill at [email protected].

Job Features

Job CategoryExecutive

YMCA Calgary is one of the city’s most impactful operating charities and is an organization driven by its mission to connect people through […]

Tax Director – Graham (WR: 624)

Closed
Alberta, Calgary
Posted 2 years ago
Found
We are pleased to be partnering with Graham to help them search for the role of Tax Director.   About Graham Graham is a growing, dynamic, and innovative construction solutions provider with history of success dating back to 1926. Graham ranks among Canada's largest construction companies with a market cap of just under $4B, and their construction solutions extend to buildings, industrial projects, infrastructure projects, and community development and investment.  

Graham is an employee-owned company, so all employees at Graham capitalize on the organization's collective success and are invested in helping Graham to build lasting value. Graham was founded on the ethos of honest, hard work and today, they pride themselves on being a values-driven business. Their values and culture can be summed up by three words: commitment, integrity and reliability. These attributes permeate every aspect of the work that they do.

 
The Role Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Finance, the Tax Director is a key member of the Finance Leadership team and will be the head of the tax function across Graham, which includes its operations in both Canada and the US. This is a high-profile role in Graham that  interacts with all levels of management including the senior executive team, other corporate functions, and multiple operating divisions across North America.    This individual will lead a team, and have oversight for Graham’s strategic tax planning, tax compliance, tax reporting and planning for all locations within North America. The Tax Director will be a business partner to the business and representative of the Finance function.   What we’re looking for  We’re looking for a dynamic tax leader who not only brings a strong technical skillset, but importantly, who can lead a high performing team of tax professionals and create a strong team culture. This individual will be a clear, concise communicator and will be able to convey complex tax concepts to a non-tax audience. The successful candidate will also:  
  • Bring a minimum of 10 years experience within the tax function
  • Bring a minimum of 5 years of formal leadership experience, and ideally will have experience leading a corporate tax department in industry
  • Possess broad knowledge of strategic tax planning issues, tax compliance, tax reporting and tax planning
  • Have knowledge of international tax issues such as transfer pricing, employee mobility, cross-border contracting etc.
  • Hold their CPA designation
  If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to Erin Dand, Client Partner, at Pekarsky & Co. for more information at [email protected].

Job Features

Job CategoryFinance & Accounting

We are pleased to be partnering with Graham to help them search for the role of Tax Director.   About Graham Graham is […]

Legal Counsel, Access & Privacy – Calgary Police Service (WR: 623)

Closed
Alberta, Calgary
Posted 2 years ago
Found
We are proud to be partnering with the Calgary Police Service to help them add the role Legal Counsel - Access & Privacy to their legal team.   About the Role Reporting to the acting General Counsel, this will be a unique hybrid role that involves both litigation and solicitor work. As a litigator, the Legal Counsel will represent the CPS and Chief in a variety of litigation matters including civil court actions and applications, fatality inquiries, and inquiries and reviews before the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta ("OIPC"). As a solicitor, the Legal Counsel will provide legal research, analysis and opinions on a wide variety of privacy matters.   This individual will be an important member of the CPS legal team, providing litigation and privacy related legal opinions, research, analysis, and advice to both the CPS, as well as to the Senior and Executive Leadership Teams. This position ensures that the impact of access, disclosure and privacy law on law enforcement duties, operations, administration and initiatives are legally sound and current. This position also assists the CPS in identifying and avoiding issues involving potential legal liability.   What we’re looking for We’re looking for lawyers who bring a minimum of 8 years of strong civil litigation experience. This individual will also:  
  • Possess excellent advocacy and negotiation skills, with the ability to represent the Calgary Police Service and the Chief in civil court actions and applications, fatality inquiries, as well as in judicial reviews of fatality inquiries and in decisions of the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta
  • Possess superior legal research and analysis skills
  • Be proficient in drafting pleadings, conducting discoveries and preparing for and conducting trials, as well as in preparing for and participating in settlement negotiations
  Previous experience in privacy-related matters will be strongly preferred. Experience gained in a professional regulatory context would be advantageous.   If you’d like to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please reach out to Erin Dand, Client Partner, at [email protected].

Job Features

Job CategoryLegal

We are proud to be partnering with the Calgary Police Service to help them add the role Legal Counsel – Access & Privacy […]

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