We’re always on the look out for top talent

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, 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.

We are delighted to once again be leading the Board recruitment effort on behalf of YMCA Calgary. The Board is currently seeking at least two new Directors for appointment in May 2024.

YMCA Calgary is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Anti-racism, and Truth and Reconciliation processes. As part of this commitment, the YMCA recognizes that it is vitally important for their Board members to represent a cross-section of the diverse communities they aim to serve.

Board Directors serve an initial three-year term and most continue to serve two, two-year terms following the initial three-year term for a total seven-year commitment. As volunteers, Board Directors commit approximately ten hours per month to Board related activities, including preparation for and participation in Board and Committee meetings and participation in branch community events.

Based on the YMCA Board’s most recent skills and background matrix review, preference for the upcoming Board appointments will be given to candidates demonstrating strong acumen and strategic skillset in one or more of the following areas: (1) Accounting & Audit (CPA designation required); (2) Knowledge of, and experience implementing anti-racist, anti-colonial, Truth and Reconciliation, 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion or disability justice and accessibility initiatives in an organization; and (3) Human Resources / People functions. Ideal candidates will also exhibit past governance experience (including direct board experience or significant exposure to governance board environments as part of their work).

If you possess a passionate and demonstrable connection to the YMCA and the community it serves, bring a strong charitable spirit in support of philanthropy, AND exhibit one or more of the above noted preferred strategic skillsets, we want to hear from you!

To learn more about this exciting Board of Directors opportunity with YMCA Calgary, please reach out to Rachel Janz via email at rachel@humaniscalgary.com. To meet the required timelines established by the YMCA Board’s Search Selection Committee, the closing date for applications is Friday, February 9, 2024.

We have partnered with a leading North American energy company with a growing renewable energy portfolio to help them find a Manager, HS&E to add to their team.  Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, our client prides itself on its collaborative team and unique corporate culture as well as successful growth of their renewable projects across Canada and the United States.

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking a strategic and knowledgeable HS&E leader with at least 10 years of experience in leading and maturing HS&E programs for a power generation business with an operating and construction portfolio exceeding 1000 MW in capacity (gross). This individual will lead the HS&E function for a team working at sites and offices across Canada and the U.S., report to executive and have the opportunity to grow a team of direct reports. We’re looking for an HS&E leader who:

• Brings credibility and knowledge in the practical application of HS&E programs in the power generation, distribution and transmission, or energy and resource development sectors,
• Is knowledgeable in compliance and OH&S regulatory legislation across Canada and the U.S., and
• Has a personal ability to lead a company safety culture and build credibility and trust at all levels of an organization.

If this sounds like you, and you’re looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing, collaborative, values-based organization, reach out to Ranju Shergill, Managing Partner, Calgary at ranju@humaniscalgary.com with your resume on this confidential search.

Our client, FGS Longview, is the Canadian market leader, advising clients on corporate and financial communications, issues and crisis management, special situations, government relations, regulatory affairs and foreign direct investment approvals. FGS Longview advises a wide range of leading Canadian companies, as well as numerous global companies operating across the country. Its team of over 30 professionals brings extensive experience and relationships at the highest levels of government, media and business, and provides the firm’s clients an integrated service offering across disciplines that is unmatched in Canada.

FGS Longview is seeking a driven, self-directed and passionate Associate to join their Toronto office. With 1-3 years of experience, the successful candidate will be highly skilled at conducting a broad array of research, project tracking and project management support and will have shared responsibility for producing the firm’s media monitoring products for FGS Longview staff and clients. Imperative to success in the role is a commitment to learning and hard work.

If you are smart, hungry, eager to learn, willing to work hard, not afraid to ask questions or share your thoughts and looking to work with other good people, please contact Kate Spencer at kate@humaniscalgary.com.

We are excited to be partnering with our client, Arrow Group of Companies (“Arrow”), in their search for a Director of Enterprise Risk Management (“ERM”). Over the past 100 years, Arrow has evolved to be one of North America’s leading transportation and logistics solutions companies specializing in bulk commodity hauling, reload operations, freight management, logistics, consulting, and technology.

Based in Vancouver and reporting to the Chief Risk Officer (“CRO”), the Director of ERM will be accountable for supporting the CRO in developing and facilitating the implementation of the organization’s ERM program, practices, and processes. They will promote the ongoing effectiveness of Arrow’s ERM and provide leadership, direction, and guidance on how to manage risk.

The Director of ERM’s primary responsibilities will be to develop the standards (framework, program, methodologies, policy/policies, guidelines and/or procedures) for ERM at Arrow and to act as a strategic risk advisor for risk related matters – taking on an integrated enterprise-wide view of the opportunities, hazards and uncertainties associated with risk.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation and deployment of the ERM program throughout the organization and will liaise and coordinate with other functions, such as Human Resources, Information Technology, Safety, and Operations as the ERM Subject Matter Expert (“SME”) and point of contact.

Working with stakeholders across the organization, the Director of ERM will maintain, enhance, and sustain proactive, ongoing, robust enterprise-wide risk management processes that enable intelligent, rewarded risk-taking and continues to protect Arrow. They will maintain an ERM program that reflects industry good practices and design ways to integrate ERM into business processes and decision making.

This new role at Arrow is an exciting opportunity for an experienced ERM professional and change agent to develop an ERM framework and strategy, build an internal ERM program and team, and lead the development of an ERM culture for a complex, and large operation. The Director of ERM will work independently under the CRO’s general supervision with latitude for initiative and independent judgement, allowing them to apply their holistic management skills and expertise at a strategic level for the organization.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity with Arrow, please reach out to Susie Besler at Susie@humaniscalgary.com or by phone at 403-399-4677. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Type of Role: Volunteer

Start Date: Fall 2023

We are excited to partner with Hull Services’ Board of Governors in its recruitment of two Board Governors. The successful candidates will be appointed for an initial term of three years, which term may be renewed for an additional three year term.

About Hull Services

Hull Services (“Hull”) is a charitable organization in Calgary supporting children, youth and families experiencing mental health struggles, behavioural problems, developmental delay, neglect, abuse and trauma. For over 60 years, Hull has been a recognized innovator and leader in its field, known for their leadership in brain science and trauma-informed care to heal kids and support their families. Each year, they work with over 9,000 children and youth who have experienced significant trauma and other challenges, offering a wide spectrum of services and programs from 24 hour, live-in care for children and youth to supports in the community for families. Hull also has a CBE school on its campus and provides support at several public schools.

Hull is certified in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) as its care model across all programs, incorporating knowledge and understanding of neuroscience and brain development. Hull is currently the only flagship site for the NMT in Canada.

Hull is committed to breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma, having introduced Pathways to Prevention, an integrated arm of Hull which focuses on education, training, research and advocacy of the neurosequential model and its science-based approach, allowing them to increase the capacity of the community to intervene early to support at-risk children and their families. Hull was recently retained by the Province of Alberta to train government employees in this area.

For more information, please visit Hull Services’ website at https://hullservices.ca/.

About Hull’s Board of Governors 

Hull’s Board of Governors is currently made up of nine Governors with the intention to grow to 11 members. As a governance Board, it has responsibility for the vision of Hull and evaluation of its performance. It is responsible for setting the strategy of the organization and developing policies relating to its framework, governance and operations. Hull’s Board also employs the Executive Director, who in turn implements the Board’s policies and manages the daily operations of the organization.

The current subcommittees of the Board include:

• Finance/Audit
• Governance & HR
• Fund Development
• Government Relations

Targeted Areas for 2023 Recruitment

This year, based on the Board’s most recent review of its skills matrix and its upcoming strategic priorities, Hull will be seeking candidates in the following areas:

1. Experienced board members who bring experience with capital campaigns and have connections to the philanthropic giving community in Calgary

2. Accounting professionals with their CPA designation, who have previous experience serving on an Audit & Finance Committee

If you fall into one of the two categories listed above, we’d love to tell you more about this unique volunteer Board opportunity. Please reach out to Erin Dand at erin@humaniscalgary.com for more information, or submit your cover letter and resume on this website.

• Demonstrated expertise in commercial contract drafting and negotiation. Particular experience with North American oil and gas service agreements would be a significant asset
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner, both verbally and in writing
• Competent in managing external legal counsel and third party service providers
• Demonstrated knowledge of the North American oil & gas industry

Our client, Intellimedia, is an innovative software development firm. Founded in 2006, Intellimedia offers licensed software solutions, technical professional services as well as IT and management consulting to K-12 schools and school districts in Canada and the US. Their products and services create significant value by improving quality, efficiency and enabling data driven decision-making in one of society’s most important sectors.

The Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) will be a core senior member of the Executive Management Team and will be responsible for leading the company’s day-to-day operations as well as supporting and driving the strategic growth initiatives of the company. The successful candidate will be accountable for directing and managing the team to ensure cross functional collaboration and a collective drive towards exceeding the key performance indicators and strategic goals set by the CEO and the Board.

The ideal candidate will bring proven senior leadership, business development and business management experience and will be comfortable working in an autonomous and accountable environment within a growth-oriented company.

The successful candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to be mentored and coached by the CEO with the intention to develop as his successor.

For more information on this opportunity, please reach out to Kate Spencer at kate@humaniscalgary.com.