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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.  

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.

Our client is a transportation service company based in Western Canada providing a wide range of operations for customers throughout North America. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer (“CIO”), the Director, Information Systems & Technology (“Director”) will support the CIO in effective planning, organization and operation of infrastructure development and security. The director will provide leadership to ongoing development projects as well as implementing and monitoring appropriate technologies to support and improve corporate communications, access to information, and end-user productivity. 

The preferred candidate will bring a minimum of 10 years of direct leadership work experience in an IT management capacity, ideally in the transport sector or a similar field. We’re seeking someone with strong proficiency in IT infrastructure, operating systems, servers and databases, and cloud-based architectures. This role is well-suited for individuals who can think strategically, challenge the status quo, and contribute exciting ideas to the organization through analyzing emerging technologies, as well as being comfortable leading, engaging, and cultivating teams. 

This position offers a competitive compensation package including a target salary range of $150,000 to $225,000, supplemented by an attractive bonus structure and benefits program.

To learn more about this opportunity, please reach out to Neel Nandha, Research Associate, Calgary at neel@humaniscalgary.com. 

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.

Our client, the Calgary Winter Club (CWC) is one of Canada’s premiere private sport and social clubs, providing exceptional programs, services and opportunities for their member families and guests. Founded in 1958, the CWC is now home to a wide variety of state-of-the-art athletic facilities and offers exceptional programs and a diverse array of social and dining experiences all conveniently housed under one roof including a restaurant, bar, café, banquet spaces, 55+ club, music, wellness services, physiotherapy clinic and much more. The CWC is a not-for-profit organization, registered under the Companies Act of Alberta, and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors (the “Board”) elected from the membership.

CWC is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) who will manage all aspects of the club, including its activities and services and the relationships between the club and its Board of Directors, members, guests, employees, community, government, and industry peers. The CEO will manage and administer the club’s policies as defined by the Board of Directors and will oversee the development of operating policies and procedures as well as direct the work of all divisions and department managers.

The CEO will be responsible for implementing and monitoring the budget, ensuring the quality of CWC’s programs, products, and services, and ensures maximum member and guest satisfaction. The CEO is also accountable for securing and protecting CWC’s assets, including all facilities, intellectual property, and equipment.

The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 10 years of experience in the management and administration of a complex organization with multiple lines of business and a diverse array of services. Experience gained from within a member-based organization or the recreational or the hospitality sectors is ideal. Strong business acumen complimented by financial and managerial skills are a must. If you are results-driven, entrepreneurial, and have a passion for promoting continuous development and change management initiatives, please reach out to Rachel Janz at rachel@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.

We have partnered with our client to help them add a strategic and highly motivated Director, Residential Real Estate Development role to their team. In this newly created role, the Director will lead and oversee the development and management of a strategy and team focused on the delivery of innovative solutions to the housing crisis. This will include the development of a comprehensive development management plan, managing organizational resources, and working collaboratively with other functional disciplines in the overall management and delivery of residential developments within Calgary.

The successful candidate will have a passion for real estate, be a strong team player and project manager and have the connections and ability to work with executive and operational teams, the City of Calgary permits and planning departments, community partners and key resources and players within Calgary’s residential real estate market. This is an exciting key role in transforming the lives of seniors, the homeless, Indigenous families and our veterans in need of living options.

Who we’re looking for:

We’re seeking a real estate leader with the following skills and experience:

• Post-secondary degree in a related discipline or a combination of education and experience appropriate to achieve the mandate;
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in progressive corporate or residential real estate roles, with particular expertise in real estate development, permitting, construction, and compliance;
• Track record of success managing multiple real estate development projects including;
  • Land acquisitions
  • Permitting,
  • Development
  • Entitlements
  • Financing
  • Dispositions
• Superior advisory skills and expertise on the residential real estate market in Alberta and beyond, particularly inner city and suburban multi-residential projects;
• Demonstrated understanding of best-in-class strategies, tools, and recommendations for assessing, developing and executing upon these projects;
• A minimum of 5 years of experience formally leading others with a demonstrated ability to build, inspire, mentor, coach, and oversee a high-functioning team; and
• A strong interest and understanding of the housing affordability crisis, government strategies, and community resources.

Candidates coming from another corporate organization or homebuilder industry will be considered.

If this sounds like you, please reach out to Ranju Shergill, Managing Partner, Calgary at ranju@humaniscalgary.com for more information.

Our client is a leading distributor of technology solutions to the industrial market in Western Canada. They have a loyal base of clients operating within oil and gas, petrochemical refining/processing, mining, agriculture, alternative energy, and industrial and equipment manufacturing. Reporting to the President, the Corporate Controller will serve as a key, trusted advisor to the Executive Team and is expected to play a role in business growth and strategy discussions. They will be responsible for all facets of fiscal stewardship for the Company and will have accountability for the production of periodic financial reports, ongoing development of a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhancing the accuracy of the Company’s reported financials. The ideal candidate will be a CPA with strong business, accounting, finance and people leadership experience. Experience in oil and gas and/or a distribution business environment considered a strong asset. Should you be interested in learning more about this terrific opportunity, please don’t hesitate to contact Cameron McDonald at cameron@humaniscalgary.com or 403-407-1965.

Our client, UFA, is one of Canada’s largest and most dynamic co-operatives and has grown from a small-scale local co-operative into an extensive commercial and retail operation. They are a progressive and diversified business that provides the products, services, and solutions their owners and customers in rural communities need to successfully run their operations. Their over 120,000 members guide their decision-making and are rooted in the heart of all they do. UFA’s business network provides products, services and solutions to farmers, ranchers, members, consumers, and commercial customers in Western Canada. UFA is seeking an energetic, hardworking and results-driven individual to fill the role of Director, Marketing. Reporting to the Chief Sales Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of the company’s marketing function, with a focus on advertising/marketing communications and digital marketing. This individual will be a self-starter and will be tasked with the critical role of developing and executing UFA’s overall marketing strategy. They will develop and execute integrated marketing strategies to drive sales and leverage brand awareness and will oversee the creative development and end-to-end execution of integrated marketing campaigns. The Director, Marketing will also be responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive integrated digital outreach and engagement strategy as well as overall brand strategy and brand identity. If you bring a minimum of 15 years of progressive marketing strategy and execution experience in a senior leadership role and are seeking a dynamic environment to lead a great team of marketing professionals, please reach out to Kate Spencer at kate@humaniscalgary.com.

Our client, UFA, is one of Canada’s largest and most dynamic co-operatives and has grown from a small-scale local co-operative into an extensive commercial and retail operation. They are a progressive and diversified business that provides the products, services, and solutions their owners and customers in rural communities need to successfully run their operations. Their over 120,000 members guide their decision-making and are rooted in the heart of all they do. UFA’s business network provides products, services and solutions to farmers, ranchers, members, consumers, and commercial customers in Western Canada.

UFA’s legal team is seeking a collaborative, highly motivated and pragmatic lawyer to join their team as Senior Legal Counsel. Reporting to the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, the Senior Legal Counsel will support UFA’s operations by providing legal advice and guidance on a broad spectrum of legal matters including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating key agreements with counterparties in all aspects of the business, as well as broadly assisting with litigation, business processes, policies and procedures and legal issues.

If you are a business minded lawyer with a minimum of 7 years post-call experience looking to join an agriculturally focused cooperative in a broad legal and business role, please reach out to Kate Spencer at kate@humaniscalgary.com

We are excited to partner once again with Trellis Society (“Trellis”), one of Canada’s largest social service agencies, in their recruitment of up to five Board Directors in 2024. Trellis focuses on creating generational impact by strengthening economic stability, well-being, mental health, and belonging so that all people can flourish. Through this continuum of support, Trellis has helped thousands of people each year to exit poverty, navigate out of crisis, and move from isolation into community.

Given Trellis’ strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility, Truth and Reconciliation & Racial Equity, and Restoring Family and Natural Supports, it is fundamentally important that the Board’s Directors be fully committed to these same values. As a social services agency serving the diverse needs of the community, the Board’s composition also aims to reflect the diversity of that community.

Board Directors are appointed for one-year terms, which may be renewed annually to a maximum of six terms. There is an expectation that Board Directors serve for at least three years. As volunteers, Board Directors commit approximately five to eight hours per month to Board-related activities, including preparation for and participation in Board and Committee meetings and participation in Trellis and community events. Directors are expected to serve on two subcommittees (Governance; Human Resources; or Audit & Finance) of the Board. Active participation and engagement by ALL Board Directors is critical.

Based on the Trellis Board's most recent skills matrix review, preference for the upcoming Board appointments will be given to candidates demonstrating strategic skillset and experience in one or more of the following areas: (1) legal expertise; (2) deep understanding around affordable housing and related real estate development issues; (3) Government Relations expertise; (4) Audit Partner/Senior Manager finance and accounting expertise (CPA designation required); (5) deep understanding of full suite of Human Resources strategy; and (6) Community connector with the strong desire and ability to mobilize philanthropy. While previous Board governance experience is not required, successful candidates must understand and 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 Trellis, please reach out to Rachel Janz via email at rachel@humaniscalgary.com. Please note that the closing date for applications is Monday, February 19, 2024.