We’re always on the look out for top talent

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 have partnered with ICM Asset Management as it looks to add a Legal Counsel to its growing and entrepreneurial legal team. About ICM Asset Management ICM is a bespoke alternative investment company founded in 2003 with the goal of preserving and growing the wealth of retail, private client and institutional investors looking to diversify their portfolios through alternative investment strategies. ICM actively manages more than $2B of assets through an array of investment strategies, which include real estate investments (they own, operate and develop properties across Canada, the US and Mexico), music royalties (they’ve invested in the likes of Taylor Swift, The Lumineers and NSYNC!) and other private equity/venture capital strategies. They are international, headquartered in Calgary, but with offices also in Atlanta, Munich and Mexico City. The Legal Counsel Opportunity ICM is growing, and is looking to add a self-starting and team-oriented lawyer to their team in Calgary as Legal Counsel, ideally called to the Alberta bar between 2021 and 2023. Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of ICM’s business, getting involved with ICM’s raising of capital, its investment of capital and its reporting to investors. The Legal Counsel will work alongside all ICM’s business teams, as well as directly with the Partners of the organization. This is a broad corporate/commercial role, with endless opportunity for growth and learning. No two days will look the same at ICM, and this individual will have the opportunity to work across the areas of securities, M&A, day-to-day commercial, compliance, and beyond. ICM is an exciting place to work. It’s fast paced, nimble and dynamic. The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys being part of a growing and entrepreneurial business. They will have a hands-on, practical approach and will be eager to grow within ICM. Who we’re looking for We’re looking for corporate/commercial Associates called to the bar between 2021 and 2023 with experience from top tier corporate law firms. Securities experience is helpful, but not required. If this sounds like you, please reach out to Erin Dand, Client Partner at Pekarsky & Co. at erin@humaniscalgary.com for more information.

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.

The targeted base salary range for Arrow's Director of ERM position is $180,000 - $200,000 annually, supplemented by a competitive total compensation package.

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!

We are excited to partner with our client, Scott Land & Lease (“Scott Land”), in their search for a Vice President. Scott Land is recognized as a leader in the land services business and one of the most active land companies in Canada. They bring more than 35 years of experience providing services to companies in oil and gas, carbon sequestration, big inch pipelines and midstream, renewables, infrastructure, telecom, as well as government, and a host of other industries. Scott Land brings together professionals involved in stakeholder engagement, acquisitions, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and data management, indigenous consultation, administration, and project management to successfully acquire land for any type of project. Clients benefit from their creativity, depth of experience, and the strategic locations of their network of offices. Based in Calgary and reporting to the President, the Vice President is a core member of the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for providing day-to-day administrative and operational management to the organization, as well as strategic advice to the ownership group. The Vice President will contribute to the overall planning, development, and execution of business strategy for the Company and with oversight of day-to-day operations, will support the growth and profitability of the organization. The successful candidate will play an important role in the development and maintenance of desired organizational culture and values, as well as the organization’s reputation in the market. If you are hands-on, senior business leader (preferably holding an MBA or CPA designation) with 15+ years of experience in the energy industry (owner managed or SME experience preferred), thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities, and are seeking to make a difference long term with a growing organization, we want to hear from you! To learn more about this exciting Vice President opportunity, please reach out to Cameron McDonald at cameron@humaniscalgary.com.

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.

We have partnered with STEP Energy Services (“STEP”) to help them add a Senior Legal Counsel to their growing legal team. About STEP STEP is one of North America’s leading oilfield services companies, with operations across Western Canada, Texas, Colorado, and North Dakota. Their business has grown at a rapid pace since it was founded in 2011. They have had significant transactions including an initial public offering in 2017; a share acquisition of the U.S. operations of Tucker Energy Services in 2018 (as well as a new credit facility and subscription receipt offering); and an acquisition of the U.S. coiled tubing assets of ProPetro Holding Corp. in 2022, to name a few. The Senior Legal Counsel Role STEP’s legal team is growing, and they are seeking a collaborative, highly motivated and pragmatic lawyer to join their team as Senior Legal Counsel. Reporting to the Vice President, Legal & General Counsel, the Senior Legal Counsel will support STEP’s operations by providing legal advice and guidance on a broad spectrum of legal matters including reviewing, drafting and negotiating key agreements with counterparties, master service agreements with clients, and supply chain agreements, as well as broadly assisting with compliance and public company reporting matters. The Senior Legal Counsel will be one of three in-house lawyers at STEP’s Calgary headquarters and will play a meaningful role working alongside senior managers and executives of the organization. This role is ideally suited for a collaborative legal professional who enjoys working with various stakeholder groups in an exciting, fast-paced business environment. What we’re looking for We’re looking for an ambitious, down-to-earth team player, who brings at least 6 years of post-call legal experience, ideally gained at a top tier law firm or in-house. This candidate will also bring the following:

• 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

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please reach out to Erin Dand, Client Partner at erin@humaniscalgary.com, or submit your resume below.

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.

Our client, University of Calgary Properties Group Ltd. (“UCPG”) is an award-winning real-estate group established by the University of Calgary in 2011 to oversee the development and management of university land projects. UCPG was created to develop University District Lands and revitalize University Innovation Quarter. UCPG strives to be a thought leader pushing the limits of conventional thinking towards a better quality of life–changing the face of real estate in Calgary forever. Building amazing places for people to thrive, UCPG is the 2022 winner for the prestigious BILD Alberta Developer Pinnacle Award. The President & CEO will be responsible for overall visioning and planning, general operations, and administration of UCPG and the Trusts, along with resource management, and establishing the corporate culture of UCPG. The successful candidate will provide leadership and direction to a seasoned UCPG Team and to each of the University District Trust and University Innovation Quarter Trust in support of its mandate. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 20 years of experience in commercial real estate and/or land development, including 10 years’ experience in an executive people leadership role. Proven experience in real estate financing and deal structuring, combined with strong business acumen is a must. To learn more about this truly exciting opportunity, please contact Cameron McDonald at 403-407-1965 or cameron@humaniscalgary.com.

Our firm is working with the Board of Big Rock Brewery to recruit two Director positions. Big Rock is a TSX listed company founded in 1985, and the largest brewery based in Calgary. Today Big Rock beers include an extensive portfolio of signature beers, seasonal offerings, ciders, custom-crafted private label products and other licensed alcoholic beverages with owned and operated production facilities in Calgary, Vancouver, and Toronto. The organization has always been at the forefront of the craft beer revolution, finding innovative ways to carry forward established brewing traditions such as co-creating new products with their business partners in retail and hospitality. If you bring executive experience from a relevant sector (beer or beverage industry) corporation, in the areas of finance or business, and prior Board experience, we would like to hear from you. To receive further details on this public company Board search, please email Ranju Shergill, Managing Partner, Calgary at Ranju@humaniscalgary.com.

We are very pleased to have partnered with the Calgary Food Bank (“Food Bank”) in its recruitment of a Chief Development Officer for its dynamic Senior Leadership Team. The Food Bank is a well-known institution in the city of Calgary. Most Calgarians know the Food Bank for the 600-650 emergency food hampers that are provided daily to individuals and families – last year 112,294 emergency food hampers were provided to individuals and families in need. However, the Food Bank also plays a much larger role. Through partnerships with local manufacturers, transportation companies, distributors and food retailers, food in Calgary that cannot be sold but that is still nutritious and usable, is redirected to the Food Bank to be used as a safe supply of nutritious food for clients and charities. Approximately 82% of the food collected from the Food Bank comes from food industry partnerships. In turn, the Food Bank plays a role as a hub and spoke organization to 150 community partners across Calgary. Remarkably, the Food Bank is entirely community-owned and community-supported. Of the $17.3M they received in funds and $35.6M in food last year, 0% came from government support. The Chief Development Officer Role The Chief Development Officer is a strategic role and a member of the Senior Leadership Team of the Food Bank, reporting directly to the President and CEO. This individual will oversee:

• the fund development function, working to identify, cultivate and steward cash and food donor prospects
• the communications portfolio, setting the strategic direction for internal and external communications
• the events function, leading a dedicated team of staff and volunteers in the planning and execution of events, both signature and third-party

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to put their mark on the Food Bank, helping to establish and build systems and processes within the organization to continue to elevate their fund development, communications and events portfolios. This is a fantastic opportunity for a builder and a strategist, someone who wants to make a significant impact within a highly regarded and top ranked charity in Calgary. What we’re looking for  The ideal candidate for this role will bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in marketing, public relations, or communications
• 10+ years of experience in fund development and communications in the non-profit sector
• 8+ years of people management experience managing diverse teams
• An understanding of and dedication to ethical fundraising - keeping with the Food Bank’s mission and values and in accordance with charitable giving standards
• Knowledge of Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) regulations in conjunction with a charity organization and fundraising initiatives
• Experience with Sales Force for Non-Profits
• Proven skills in building a prospect portfolio and leveraging major gifts through developing strategies in planning, implementing, and administering major gift solicitations
• Excellent oral and presentation and written communication skills
• A CFRE designation is preferred

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

We have partnered with Canadian Natural Resources Limited (“Canadian Natural”), a senior Canadian oil and natural gas production company, to help them add a senior commercial lawyer to their legal team. Why Canadian Natural? Canadian Natural is one of Western Canada’s best success stories. Over the last 30 years, they have grown from a company with nine employees to over 10,000 employees. They have increased their production from approximately 400 BOE/d in 1989 to more than one million BOE/d today. Canadian Natural is committed to supplying safe, reliable and responsible energy, along with reducing its environmental footprint. They are a leading investor in R&D in the Canadian crude oil and gas natural gas sector, and they continually evaluate and invest in a wide range of projects and technologies that incorporate Environmental, Social and Governance practices that strengthen their long-term sustainability across all aspects of their business. Canadian Natural announced a new environmental target to reduce their corporate absolute GHG emissions by 40% by 2035, in addition to other robust environmental targets.  They have a defined journey to net zero emissions in oil sands operations and are working collaboratively with industry peers through the Pathways Alliance, a climate action collaboration of oil sands industry participants, to achieve this goal. Canadian Natural is made up of fun, hardworking and collegial individuals. At Canadian Natural, they strive to live through their mission statement: "To develop people to work together to create value for the Company's shareholders by doing it right with fun and integrity". The Legal Counsel, Commercial Operations Role Canadian Natural is seeking an experienced oil & gas commercial lawyer to join its dynamic and collaborative Commercial Operations legal team. Reporting to the Manager, Legal - Commercial Operations, the Legal Counsel’s primary role will be to provide high quality prompt and effective legal and commercial support to internal business and service teams including but not limited to the Marketing, Supply Management (which supports the Company’s Oil Sands, Thermal and Conventional business units) and Technology Development & Innovation. There’s an exciting array of commercial legal work available at Canadian Natural and ample opportunity to grow long-term with the team. What we’re looking for We’re looking for commercial oil & gas lawyers with at least 10 years of post-call Canadian legal experience. The ideal candidate will bring a track record of success supporting the marketing and business development teams within another exploration and production company in Western Canada. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to Erin Dand, Client Partner at Pekarsky & Co. at erin@humaniscalgary.com for more information, or apply online via the below link.

We are excited to partner once again with the Calgary Public Library (“the Library”) in its recruitment of three (3) Board Directors. The Calgary Public Library Board ("the Board") is responsible for the vision of the organization and evaluation of its performance. It has the authority for full management and control of the Library and assumes with that authority, the duty to develop policies related to its framework, governance, and operations. The Board employs the Chief Executive Officer of the Library, who in turn implements the policies and manages the daily operations of the organization. The Library seeks to develop a Board whose members possess a keen passion for the Library and the role it plays in empowering community by connecting the citizens of Calgary to ideas, experiences, inspiration and insight. Board Directors are sought who demonstrate a strategic combination of diverse personal attributes, culture and community, 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. The Library is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion for service delivery and governance. The Library'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 the Library's Board of Directors will emphasize diversity, equity and inclusion of age, race/ethnicity, gender/sexual orientation/LGBTQ2S, socio-economic status, and occupational livelihoods. Based on the Library Board's most recent skills matrix review, preference for the upcoming Board appointments in October 2023 will be given to candidates demonstrating expertise in one or more of the following areas: extensive governance experience in the public or not-for-profit sectors (ICD.D designation preferred); Indigenous/Reconciliation background and experience; finance and accounting expertise (professional accounting or finance designation required); legal expertise; and expertise in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion practices. Candidates with the capacity and required governance experience to immediately step into a Board leadership role (Chair, Vice Chair, Committee Chair), as well as those candidates with ‘lived’ and/or reconciliation experience are preferred. Board Directors terms are for three (3) years and term limits are set at 3 terms. Please note that during a Board year, each Board Director is expected to serve on at least two of the three Board sub-committees (Governance, Strategy & Community, and Audit & Finance). During a three-year Board term, it is also expected that a Board Director serve as Committee Chair at least once. Calgary Public Library orientation and training is provided to new Board Directors. As volunteers, Board Directors commit approximately 10-15 hours per month to Board-related activities including preparation for and participation in Board and Committee meetings as well as participation in Library and community events. Active participation and engagement by ALL Board Directors is critical. Board Directors identify and develop relationships, build alliances and networks, and leverage resources in support of the Calgary Public Library, including a variety of stakeholders. They also support the Board's responsibility to ask critical questions and assess critical information in furtherance of its governance, planning and stewardship functions. If you are passionate about the Library's mission and values, committed to playing a leadership role in our community, and possess the preceding core competencies, please consider an application. We recognize that 10-15 hours per month is a significant amount of time to commit to Board related activities, however this monthly commitment is critical to maintaining an effective Board of Directors for the Calgary Public Library. We kindly ask that only those candidates who are able to commit to these monthly requirements submit an application for the role. To be considered, please 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 the Search Selection Committee of the Board, the closing date for applications will be Friday, July 7th.