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We are excited to partner with our client, Paramount Resources, a leading independent Canadian energy company, in their search for a Senior Legal Counsel to join their team.

Based in Calgary and reporting to the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, the Senior Legal Counsel provides effective ongoing legal and commercial support to Paramount’s key business groups, including Land, Midstream and Marketing, Business Development, and Upstream operations. The successful candidate will provide advice on a broad range of oil and gas and commercial matters, and contribute his or her expertise on acquisitions and divestitures, and the development and application of corporate policies and procedures.

We are seeking a collaborative and self-starting lawyer who is practical, pragmatic, and customer-service oriented, and brings a minimum of five years of transaction focused oil and gas and commercial law experience gained in a law firm or in-house counsel role in the energy industry. The successful candidate will have strong contract drafting, reviewing and negotiating skills, and the proven ability to analyze and convey complex legal issues in a practical manner that is useful to the business.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity with Paramount, please reach out to Susie Besler at susie@humaniscalgary.com.

This search is for a General Counsel & Corporate Secretary position for a publicly traded global energy producer, operating through acquisition, exploration and development of producing assets located in three separate continents. This individual will be the client’s first-time in-house legal counsel, and be responsible for putting in place the systems, procedures, and processes to oversee the legal affairs of the entire corporation, and provide legal, strategic, and commercial guidance to the executive team and Board of Directors. Candidates will require a minimum of 15 years of post-call experience in Alberta in corporate commercial and securities legal experience from the upstream oil and gas sector, ideally with in-house leadership roles. They will also bring inclusive team leadership experience as well as corporate secretarial and public company Board experience. For more information on this opportunity please email your resume to ranju@humaniscalgary.com.

Our client, WinSport, provides programs and facilities that help people of all ages discover, develop and excel at sport and they inspire and activate human potential through the spirit of sport. Money spent at WinSport facilities supports not only Canadian high-performance athletes, but introduces thousands of Calgarians to sport each year. WinSport is seeking a General Manager who will lead and develop a talented and dynamic team, with integrity, passion and respect. They will play a key role in positioning WinSport at the forefront of Calgary and the Bow Valley’s sports culture by facilitating and assisting in the development of a positive, safe and inclusive environment for all Guests who utilize WinSport facilities. This position will have oversite of guest experience, retail, rental, and outdoor operations, along with all hill attractions for both summer and winter and will be expected to align strategies with company goals and objectives to maximize budget objectives. The successful candidate will bring 10+ years of experience in an operational-level leadership role with excellent interpersonal skills. They must have a minimum of 5 years direct experience in ski hill operations. If this sounds like you, please reach out to Kate Spencer at kate@humaniscalgary.com.

This search is for a General Counsel & Corporate Secretary position for an intermediate-size oil and gas operator in Canada which is a subsidiary company of a global entity. This individual will lead the legal function for the Canadian company and oversee all legal and regulatory affairs of the business which includes operated, and non-operated assets and joint venture assets. The General Counsel & Corporate Secretary is responsible for leading the company’s legal and regulatory teams to provide advice and oversight on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters including transactions, policy development, legislative developments, regulatory requirements, litigation proceedings, compliance, government relations, and general corporate governance including corporate secretarial duties. Candidates will require over 12 years of post-call experience in Alberta in corporate commercial legal experience from the upstream oil and gas sector, inclusive team leadership experience, as well as, executive and Board experience. For more information on this confidential opportunity please email your resume to ranju@humaniscalgary.com.

We have partnered with ATCO Group to add a Senior Legal Counsel, Securities to ATCO’s growing legal team. About ATCO Founded in 1947 from humble beginnings at the kitchen table of a small family bungalow in Calgary, ATCO today is an organization of 6,400 employees with over $23 Billion in assets in over 100 countries. It is comprised of over 160 companies across a number of business lines, which include structures & logistics, utilities, energy infrastructure, retail energy, transportation and commercial real estate. ATCO is a company with purpose – they’re a group of extraordinary people, whose combined strengths can change the world. ATCO is making an impact across the many business areas it serves, whether through being part of the energy transition, its significant global presence, or as a utility in homes and communities across Western Canada. It’s an exciting time to join the ATCO family. The Role Reporting to the Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, the Senior Legal Counsel will have the unique opportunity to be at the ground floor of the development of ATCO’s legal team. This is a broad in-house securities role, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage in complex public issuer transactional work, as well as help manage ATCO’s corporate governance across the business, including for its subsidiaries worldwide, managing external counsel as necessary. What we’re looking for We’re looking for team-oriented and self-starting securities lawyers with at least 6 years of post-call legal experience related to capital markets, M&A and corporate finance. The successful candidate will have excellent contract drafting, reviewing and negotiating skills and will have a track record of leading and executing on a variety of securities and M&A files. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please reach out to Erin Dand, Client Partner at erin@humaniscalgary.com.

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 kate@humaniscalgary.com.

We have partnered with AltaGas to help them add a collaborative and self-starting corporate/commercial lawyer to their growing legal team. About AltaGas AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide clean and affordable energy to their customers. Their team of nearly 3,000 employees helps them to achieve their mission of improving quality of life by safely and reliably connecting customers to affordable sources of energy for today and tomorrow. Natural gas supply, NGL demand fundamentals and the demand for clean energy have consistently underpinned AltaGas’ strategy, as well as the infrastructure they develop. Corporate Legal Counsel Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, the Corporate Legal Counsel will be a legal resource for AltaGas’ Midstream business, as well as for all corporate functions of the global enterprise. This individual may also support the corporate secretarial function from time to time. It’s a great opportunity to be a broad corporate/commercial generalist within a dynamic business. Why Join AltaGas? AltaGas has a team-oriented, tight-knit legal team, with a great corporate culture and competitive pay. They are a high-performing team that values curiosity, serving as a trusted advisor to the business, and doing interesting legal work. The successful candidate can say goodbye to billable hours and business development, and instead learn new corporate/commercial legal areas, see the most interesting aspects of transactions and commercial work, and be part of a collegial team working to deliver value to customers and shareholders alike. There are also ample opportunities to grow within AltaGas long-term, whether within the legal team, or within the broader business. Who We’re Looking For We’re looking for pragmatic, commercially-oriented corporate/commercial lawyers with:

• At least 4 years of post-call experience, gained at a top tier law firm and/or in-house
• Experience drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial agreements relating to the energy industry (and extra points if you also have experience in the midstream sector)
• Considerable experience with transactions, preferably

If this sounds like you and you’re looking to join a high-performing, collegial in-house legal team, please reach out to Erin Dand, Client Partner at erin@humaniscalgary.com for more information.

We are proud to have recently partnered with Calgary Housing Company (“CHC”) in its search for three new Board Directors. 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. Over the past few years, CHC has leaned into its vision to become the leading affordable housing provider in Canada through the creation of a purpose driven social enterprise providing affordable housing to those in need. Through the provision of housing and working with over 100 partners, CHC helps contribute to the creation of diverse and inclusive communities that thrive with residents from a variety of backgrounds. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of The City of Calgary (“The City”), CHC is governed by a Board of Directors and works in cooperation with the Government of Alberta and The City of Calgary. With an operating budget of approximately $110M, CHC operates and manages over 7,100 housing units and administers over 3,000 private landlord rent supplements, providing homes for 25,000 citizens. CHC offers a wide range of housing programs including subsidized housing; affordable near market rental housing; and rent supplements for tenants with private landlords. In addition to providing safe and affordable housing, CHC collaborates with not-for-profit, private sector organizations, and government partner agencies to connect residents in their units with support services that foster enhanced self-sufficiency, community integration, and quality of life. The mandate of the Board of Directors is to provide oversight and direction to CHC to deliver, operate and maintain non-profit housing and accommodation in the city of Calgary. Appointment to the CHC Board of Directors is by its shareholder (The City). Board Directors act in a position of trust to govern the delivery of housing and related services to the citizens of Calgary in consultation with key stakeholders and residents. The Board of Directors is seeking three (3) citizen representatives, for recommendation to the Shareholder, to serve on the CHC Board of Directors. 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. CHC is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion for service delivery and governance. CHC'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 CHC’s Board of Directors will emphasize gender equity, race equity, diversity, and inclusion strategies. CHC welcomes individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism which will assist the organization to expand its capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. As a volunteer Board Director, you will be responsible for actively participating in effective governance of the CHC Board, working with administration to develop long-term strategic plans and providing governance oversight of the management of the business and affairs of the CHC. CHC seeks to maintain a governance Board whose Directors possess a passion for the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Mandate, and the community it serves. Based on the CHC Board's most recent skills matrix review,preference for the three upcoming board appointments in June 2023 will be given to candidates demonstrating expertise in one or more of the following areas: property management/property redevelopment/asset management/new property development; board governance experience in the not-for-profit or public sectors (ICD.D designation is deemed an asset); and strategic leadership experience in organizationally complex environments undergoing transformation. In consideration of the Board’s succession planning, candidates having capacity and an interest in serving a Board leadership role (Chair, Vice Chair, Committee Chair) are preferred. Board Directors terms are for three (3) years and term limits are set at 3 terms. If you are interested in serving on CHC’s Board, kindly forward a cover letter relating the requirements of the foregoing description to your background and a current resume to Susie Besler at susie@humaniscalgary.com. In order to meet the required timelines established by CHC’s Search Selection Committee, the submission deadline for applications is Friday, March 24, 2023.

Our client, Walsh LLP (“Walsh”), is an industry-leading law firm offering full-service legal practices in Calgary, Canmore, Claresholm, Okotoks and Stand Off, Alberta. Having worked with both individuals and organizations operating in almost every industry in Alberta, and with the goal to provide their clients with excellent and personalized service, Walsh prides themselves on not being just a business, but a part of the community. They are looking to add a Litigation Lawyer called between 2009 and 2016. The ideal candidate will bring significant trial and oral advocacy experience, including conducting questioning and examinations, and bring extensive knowledge of commercial and civil litigation processes. The successful candidate will be an integral member of the broader Walsh litigation team and will be responsible for the mentorship and leadership of more junior lawyers, contributing to the leadership and growth of the Walsh commercial and civil litigation group. If you bring an extensive track record of developing and working with clients, have a passion for client and business development and are looking to work and thrive in a collaborative team environment, please reach out to Kate Spencer at kate@humaniscalgary.com or 403-407-1964.

We have partnered with TriSummit Utilities to help them add a Legal Counsel to their growing legal team. TriSummit Utilities (“TSU”) is a Canadian energy company with natural gas distribution utilities and long-term contracted renewable power generation assets, serving approximately 133,000 customers across Canada, delivering low carbon energy, safely and reliably. TSU’s mission is to be a clean and reliable energy supplier of choice through being a leader in safety, cost effectiveness and customer service. Its vision is to be a premier growing North American utility and renewable energy company. Its people take great pride in supporting and having a positive impact in the communities where they both live and work. TSU is seeking a self-starting and curious corporate/commercial lawyer to join its growing team as Legal Counsel. Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, the Legal Counsel will provide broad legal support across TSU’s organization, including its subsidiaries. They will provide guidance, legal advice and assistance across the organization to ensure legal and corporate compliance. It’s a unique opportunity to learn TSU’s business and to grow into a generalist corporate and commercial in-house role. TSU is looking for someone who is ready to take on a challenge and be a team contributor. We’re looking for candidates with 2-5 years of post-call legal experience in corporate and commercial law, gained with a top-tier law firm or in-house within a complex organization. If this sounds like you, or you’d like more information, please submit a resume below or reach out to Erin Dand, Client Partner at erin@humaniscalgary.com.

Our client, Regulatory Law Chambers (“RLC”) is a Calgary based boutique law firm specializing in energy and utility regulated matters. The firm focuses in energy regulatory law matters, including acting on behalf of and advising clients in electricity, and oil and gas matters and representing clients in proceedings before the Alberta Utilities Commission, the Alberta Energy Regulator, the Canada Energy Regulator, the Courts, and in arbitrations and mediations. RLC is seeking an Energy Regulatory Specialist to join their firm. In this new role, the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting all aspects of technical analysis and studies on issues related to the firm’s regulatory files. This individual must be a seasoned and experience regulatory professional with 5 – 15 years of experience in matters before regulatory bodies. Preference is given to those with experience specifically in the regulated electricity or pipeline industry with a background in Business, Economics, Engineering or Finance. If you have exceptional research and analysis skills and are interested in joining a high-performing, close-knit team who works on the most interesting regulatory files in the province, please reach out to Kate Spencer at kate@humaniscalgary.com.

Our client, Enerflex, is a publicly traded (TSX and NYSE), premier integrated global provider of energy infrastructure and energy transition solutions. Enerflex delivers a range of natural gas and produced water solutions for customers around the globe. We are proud to be working with Enerflex’s Canadian Operations team in their search for a Human Resources Manager, Canada. Reporting to the President, Canada, with dotted line reporting to the Vice President, Human Resources, the Human Resources (HR) Manager, Canada is responsible for providing effective leadership and support to all levels of management and employees in addressing the operational and strategic issues of the Canadian operating divisions and the organization overall. The HR Manager, Canada leads a team of HR and Payroll professionals who support the organization in recruitment and selection, training and development, talent management, pay, and benefits. In this role, the successful candidate will be a key member of the Senior Management Team and is responsible for all Human Resource activities throughout the Canadian business. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make this position their own, given their strong coaching and development skills, and desire for continuous improvement. The appointed candidate will be technically capable, commercially aware, and able to inspire and influence people at all levels of the organization. If you are a Human Resources leader with 10+ years of progressive HR generalist experience encompassing Recruitment and Retention, Compensation and Benefits, Succession Planning, Training, and Organizational Development, we want to hear from you! To learn more about this exciting opportunity with Enerflex, please reach out to Susie Besler, Principal, at 403-407-1963 or via email at susie@humaniscalgary.com.

We have partnered with ATCO Group to add an Executive Assistant/Legal Assistant to ATCO’s growing legal team. About ATCO Founded in 1947 from humble beginnings at the kitchen table of a small family bungalow in Calgary, ATCO today is an organization of 6,400 employees with over $23 Billion in assets in over 100 countries. It is comprised of over 160 companies across a number of business lines, which include structures & logistics, utilities, energy infrastructure, retail energy, transportation and commercial real estate. ATCO is a company with purpose – they’re a group of extraordinary people, whose combined strengths can change the world. ATCO is making an impact across the many business areas it serves, whether through being part of the energy transition, its significant global presence, or as a utility in homes and communities across Western Canada. It’s an exciting time to join the ATCO family. The Role The successful candidate will serve as both an Executive Assistant and Legal Assistant to the Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, and will play a key role in supporting and helping to set up ATCO’s growing legal team. The successful candidate will manage the General Counsel’s calendar and travel, maintain records, support the legal team on advancing a broad array of legal agreements and materials, as well will be involved in Board-related work. What we’re looking for We’re looking for a team-oriented and self-starting individual with at least 5 to 10 years of legal administration experience. The successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills, a can-do attitude, enjoy supporting members of an in-house legal team, and will be proficient at helping to organize and make changes to a wide variety of legal agreements and materials. The ideal candidate will also have experience supporting a General Counsel in a corporation. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please reach out to Erin Dand, Client Partner at erin@humaniscalgary.com.