ID# 25-1666 Location: GTA Reporting to the Vice President, Estimating for Canada, the Chief Estimator leads a team of 7-9 Senior & Junior Estimators and Co-op Students in the development of accurate, competitive, and timely project estimates. This “Mission Critical” role combines technical expertise and strategic leadership to guide the...
GroupHEALTH Family of Companies – Chief Information Officer
ID: 25-1166 Location: BC preferred, flexible across Canada The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a key member of the GroupHEALTH Family of Companies (GHFoC) senior leadership team responsible for the strategic direction, development, and future growth of the company’s technology platform and infrastructure. Reporting to the CEO, the CIO will...
Zimco – Outside Sales Representative
ID# 25-1665 Location: Edmonton, AB Reporting to the General Sales Manager (Calgary based), the Outside Sales Professional will be responsible for servicing existing clients while looking for opportunities to expand Zimco’s current geographical footprint and sales efforts to new markets. As this role is based out of Edmonton, the Outside...
Zimco – Inside Sales Representative
ID# 25-1664 Location: Calgary, AB Over the past few years, Zimco has experienced impressive growth and success and is looking to add an Inside Sales Representative to their growing team. The Inside Sales Professional will report to the General Sales Manager and will work collaboratively with the broader team as...
Three Links Care Society – Clinical Leader
ID: 25-1167 Location: Vancouver, BC Reporting to the Director of Care, and as a member of the Management team, the Clinical Leader provides clinical and professional leadership and expertise to nursing staff, including Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Graduate Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Resident Care Attendants. The Clinical Leader...
PeaceBridge Institute – Executive Director
ID: 25-1164 Location: Vancouver, BC PeaceBridge Institute, a new initiative based at Menno Hall in Vancouver, invites applications for its inaugural Executive Director (“ED”). This is a rare opportunity to shape, lead, and grow a Centre dedicated to enhancing the capacity of MCC BC and like-minded aid and development organizations...
Parkland County – General Manager, Community & Development Services
ID# 25-2480 Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the General Manager, Community & Development Services Division provides strategic direction and leadership for the Community & Development Services portfolio, which comprises Fire Services, Enforcement Services, Community Services and Planning & Development Services. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team,...
Regina Exhibition Association Limited – Vice President, Human Resources
ID# 25-2481 Location: Regina, SK REAL is undergoing a period of strategic renewal, focused on people-first leadership, organizational clarity, and culture-building. The Vice President of Human Resources (VP, HR) plays a central role in this transformational journey, modernizing governance, unlocking private investment, and positioning REAL as a global calibre venue...
Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society – Executive Director
ID: 25-1165 Location: Nanaimo, BC The Executive Director is a solutions-focused, strategic leader who serves as the public face of the organization and is responsible for promoting CVIMS to donors, volunteers, stakeholders, and the public at large. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides overall direction and...
Airedale by Modine – Plant Manager
ID# 25-1660 Location: Calgary, AB Our client is seeking a Plant Manager that is responsible for leading all operations, including P&L, within the manufacturing facility. This role oversees production, safety, quality, maintenance, and shipping to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-performing plant operations. The Plant Manager provides overall leadership to the...
Purpose Driven Development – Chief Partnerships and Business Development Officer
ID: 25-1163 Location: Vancouver, BC / Remote Hybrid The Chief Partnerships and Business Development Officer is PDD’s strategic driver of growth, scale, and new market entry. This executive leadership role is responsible for expanding and deepening PDD’s presence in BC and Western Canada, especially with core client groups; non-profits, First...
Town of Hay River – Director of Public Works and Services
ID# 25-2472 Location: Hay River, NT The Town of Hay River is seeking a seasoned leader to assume the role of Director of Public Works and Services. Reporting to senior administration, this role oversees a diverse portfolio that includes municipal engineering, public works, land use planning, and asset management. The...
CASA Mental Health – Manager, Interprofessional Practice
ID# 25-2477 Location: Edmonton, AB Reporting to the Director, Interprofessional Practice and Support Services, the Manager, Interprofessional Practice provides leadership and oversight to assigned program areas, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-informed care for children, adolescents and their families served by CASA. Key responsibilities include translating organizational strategy into operational...
Emissions Reduction Alberta – Executive Director of Corporate Services
ID# 25-2475 Location: Edmonton or Calgary, AB ERA is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Director of Corporate Services to join our leadership team. This newly created role will provide strategic oversight and operational excellence across key corporate functions, including Information Technology (IT), Human Resources (HR), Board Governance, Legal, Contracting,...
CASA Mental Health – Program Manager, CASA Classrooms
ID# 25-248 Location: Central Alberta Reporting to the Director, Clinical CASA Classrooms, the Program Manager provides oversight, leadership, and management to the program. The Program Manager practices according to the code of ethics and practice standards of their specific discipline and supports the scopes of practice and codes of ethics...
CASA Mental Health – Manager, People & Culture
ID# 25-2476 Location: Edmonton, AB Reporting to the Director, Business Operations, the Manager, People and Culture is an operational and strategic leader responsible for overseeing the organization’s human resources functions in a unionized healthcare setting. The People and Culture leader is accountable for ensuring operational excellence in six key service...
St. Albert Public Library – Chief Executive Officer
ID# 25-1658 Location: St. Albert, AB Reporting to the Library Board, the CEO provides overall leadership, responsible for the operational and financial management of the Library, including planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all Library programs and services. Advances the Library’s strategic direction in a manner that reflects the Library’s...
City of Grande Prairie – Chief Public & Protective Services Officer
ID# 25-2469 Location: Grande Prairie, AB The Chief Public & Protective Services Officer plays a pivotal role in the City’s Corporate Leadership Team. This position blends expertise in community safety, recreation and community services while leveraging strong political acumen. These combined elements will define the Chief Public & Protective Services...
College of New Caledonia – Dean, School of Technologies, Applied Arts and Trades
ID: 25-1159 Location: Prince George, BC With accountability to the Vice President, Academic (“VPA”), the Dean, School of Technologies, Applied Arts and Trades (“Dean”) plays a pivotal leadership role in fostering academic excellence, student success, and community engagement. Through a lens of strategic enrolment management, the Dean has overall responsibility...
University of Manitoba – Associate Vice-President (Human Resources)
ID: 25-1161 Location: Winnipeg, MB Reporting to the Vice-President (Administration) (“VPA”), the Associate Vice-President (Human Resources) (“AVP HR”) leads a multi-faceted team of professionals representing a diverse portfolio consisting of HR Client Services (Employee Wellness, Consulting, Immigration, Talent Management, & EDIA), Staff Relations (overseeing six bargaining units), Total Compensation and...
Alberta Municipalities – HR Committee Independent Subject Matter Expert
ID# 25-2471 The Human Resources Committee is a Standing Committee of the ABmunis and AMSC Board of Directors. The Committee is responsible for ensuring productivity and risk mitigation of the human resources function with focus on the Chief Executive Officer. The Committee is accountable for ensuring that effective HR processes...
Longo Group – Vice President, Finance
ID: 25-1145 Location: Delta, BC As a key member of the Leadership Team, the Vice President, Finance will play a pivotal role in the development and execution of the organization’s strategic plans, including sales, growth, expense, and profit objectives. Reporting directly to the CFO, the VP, Finance will interact with...
Canadian Light Source – Machine Director
ID# 25-1654 Location: Saskatoon Machine Director Canadian Light Source 44 Innovation Blvd, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 2V3, Canada The Canadian Light Source (CLS) is a national research facility of the University of Saskatchewan, serving national and international users from academia, industry, and government institutions. CLS is the only synchrotron in Canada...
Embers – Chief Operating Officer
ID: 25-1162 Location: Vancouver, BC Reporting to and supporting the CEO, the Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) at EMBERS will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the company’s strategic vision. EMBERS is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to drive operational excellence, foster innovation and growth, and contribute to...
Parks Foundation – Chief Executive Officer
ID# 24-1656 Location: Calgary, AB The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Parks Foundation Calgary provides strategic and operational leadership for the organization. The CEO is responsible for executing the organization’s mission, advancing its strategic priorities, and ensuring overall performance and sustainability. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO oversees...
KBH Chartered Professional Accountants – Manager, Align
ID# 25-2466 Location: Edmonton, AB KBH Chartered Professional Accountants is seeking a Manager, Align to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive firm known for its commitment to innovation, client service, and the integration of leading-edge technologies. KBH’s Align division specializes in cloud-based accounting support...
Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Centre – General Manager
ID# 24-2408 Location: North Bay, ON Reporting to the Board of Directors under the general supervision of the Chair, the General Manager provides support in the administrative and operational aspects of the Centre’s activities and functions. The position handles administration tasks such as maintaining employee records, promoting initiatives and projects,...
Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund – Vice President, Investments & Funding
ID# 25-2464 Location: Edmonton, AB Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Vice President, Investments & Funding (VP) develops and recommends investment strategy and policy at the total fund level. As a trusted member of the executive team, this role is responsible for contributing to the long-term vision and...
Northern Lakes College – Senior Director, Finance Services
ID# 25-2465 Location: Slave Lake, AB The Senior Director, Finance Services, is responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of the College’s financial operations, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures. This role leads the Finance Department and plays a key role in supporting sound financial decision-making...
The University of British Columbia – Senior Advisor & AVP, Indigenous Affairs
ID: 25-1157 Location: Vancouver, BC The University of British Columbia (“UBC”) seeks a Senior Advisor and AVP, Indigenous Affairs (“Sr. Advisor”) who will be instrumental in furthering and deepening the University’s Indigenous engagement, initiatives, and efforts to advance justice and reconciliation. Operationally reporting to the Provost and Vice-President Academic, the...
Takla Nation – Chief Financial Officer
ID# 24-2467 Location: Prince George, BC The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic senior leader responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of Takla Nation and its related entities. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the CFO partners with Chief and Council (C&C) to develop, implement, and monitor financial...
Saskatchewan Polytechnic – AVP, Student Services
ID# 25-1655 Location: Saskatoon/Regina The Associate Vice President, Student Services is accountable to the Provost and Vice President, Academic for the institute wide planning, development and integration of a wide variety of student and corporate services delivered at four main campuses. The AVP has responsibility for a significant team of...
University of the Fraser Valley – Provost and Vice-President, Academic
ID: 25-1154 Location: Abbotsford, BC The Provost and Vice-President, Academic (“Provost”) is the most senior Vice President and plays a pivotal role at UFV, taking responsibility for the development of excellence in teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and service. In addition to the traditional duties associated with the role,...
Calgary Black Chambers – President (Part-Time Volunteer)
Location: Calgary, Alberta The President serves as the strategic and operational leader of CBC, reporting directly to the Board of Directors. This pivotal role provides direction and oversight to the Program Coordinator, Treasurer, Pillar Directors, and all volunteers, ensuring effective execution of the organization’s initiatives. The President also works closely...
Beverage Container Management Board – Board Director
ID# 24-2455 Location: Edmonton, AB The BCMB Board of Directors seeks a Board Director to provide strategic counsel on rate setting, regulatory affairs, and the overall governance of the beverage container system. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Board and gain in-depth knowledge of Alberta’s beverage...
Digital Commerce Group – Sales Executive
ID# 25-1647 Location: Calgary/Toronto DCGroup is looking for a driven, results-oriented, self starter Sales Executive to lead business development for our cutting-edge merchant acquiring and payment solutions. This newly created role is a prime opportunity to make a significant impact on the B2B SME market, driving revenue growth and expanding...
First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun – Finance Director
ID: 25-1148 Location: Mayo, Yukon The Finance Director (“Director”) reports to the Executive Director (“ED”) and is responsible for ensuring the financial affairs of First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun (“FNNND”) are maintained at the highest level, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. The Director is directly responsible for establishing and...
Heritage Calgary – Board Directors
ID# 24-1633 Location: Calgary, AB Heritage Calgary is looking to add three Directors to its Board who will be responsible for working closely with the Chief Executive Officer to provide strong governance, strategic planning, and support in the management of the organization. We are looking for Directors who are...
Summit Cladding Systems – Vice President, Operations
ID: 24-1105 Location: Langley, BC Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will provide exceptional leadership and operational support to the business while continuing to identify potential opportunities for organizational advancement. Having been acquired in the past 12-months, Summit are experiencing expediential growth based on the longevity...
Yaletown House Society – Director of Care (Resident Services)
ID: 24-1135 Location: Vancouver, BC Reporting to the Executive Director (“ED”), and in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Values, policies and procedures, and strategic direction of Yaletown House, the Director of Care (Resident Services) (“Director”) is responsible for the senior leadership, administrative and operational activities within the context of...
Saskatchewan Polytechnic – Director, Enrolment Services & Registrar (ESR)
ID# 24-1626 Location: Any SaskPolytech Campus The Director, Enrolment Services & Registrar (ESR) leads with Strategic Enrolment Management (SEM)-informed thinking to support our learners and our institute across all stages of the student life cycle. Accountable to the AVP, Student Services, the director provides strategic and operational leadership for student-facing...
Leaders International – Indigenous Inclusion Policy
« We are respectful of the history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and globally and we are allies to Indigenous Peoples in our workplace, in our conduct, and in all our business practices » We are committed to Reconciliation between Indigenous communities and broader society based on mutual respect and...
Leaders International Congratulates Genesa Greening
The Board of Directors of the Vancity Community Foundation (VCF) today announced the appointment of Genesa Greening as Chief Executive Officer. Effective February 14, Genesa replaces Allison Felker who served as the interim executive director of the Foundation since 2018. Genesa joins VCF after five years as the President and...
In Compassion and Honour We Stand
On May 28, 2021, the hidden remains of 215 children were found at a former (Tk’emlups) residential school in Kamloops, BC. This horrific discovery has resulted in a wave of grief and trauma that has swept through many communities across BC as well as within our firm. As a national...
CANADIAN COUNCIL ON ANIMAL CARE – DIRECTOR OF STANDARDS
The Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) is the national peer-review organization responsible for setting, maintaining, and overseeing the implementation of high standards for animal ethics and care in science throughout Canada. The primary purpose of this position is to oversee and lead a team that develops relevant tools (guidelines,...
Leaders International Congratulates Lisa Domae
NIC’s new president, Lisa Domae, PhD, kicked off her first official day by releasing the College’s draft strategic plan for consultation. Domae previously served as NIC’s Executive Vice President, Academic and Chief Operating Officer and started her term as NIC President April 12. “Lisa has a broad knowledge of the...
Leaders International Congratulates Fiona Famulak
Leaders International and the BC Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce that Fiona Famulak has been selected as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2021. Famulak brings to the role more than three decades of international experience working in both private and not-for-profit sectors. “I have...
Leaders International Congratulates Rhonda Nixon
Leaders International and Rhonda Kershaw, Chair, Board of Education, are pleased to announce that Dr. Rhonda Nixon has been selected as the organization’s new Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2021. “The Board is confident that Dr. Nixon has the experience, credentials and dedication to excellence in education to continue...
Leaders International’s Indigenous Practice achieves Gold-level Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) certification from the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
Vancouver, BC – October 20, 2020 – Leaders International’s Indigenous practice has achieved Gold-level Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) Certification from the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) for 2020, making it the only executive search firm in the country with the designation. The Indigenous practice at Leaders International is led by...
Leaders International – Partner/Principal (Toronto Office)
Leaders International is an established professional recruitment firm specializing in Canadian executive and board-level search, known for our in-depth research and understanding of human capital and professional markets. With 7 offices across Canada and a staff of over 60 people, the firm is comprised of values-based professionals with a deep...
Leaders International launches national Diversity and Indigenous Board Practice
Ottawa, ON – August 25, 2020 – Leaders International, one of Canada’s largest executive search firms, has launched a new national Diversity and Indigenous Board practice, based in Ottawa. The practice will be led by Brenda LaRose, a Métis Anishinaabe citizen and senior Partner at the firm, who brings over...
Leaders International Congratulates Manu Nellutla
Leaders International and Nancy Harwood, Chair of the Board of Directors of Actsafe Safety Association, are pleased to announce that Manu (Manobhiram) Nellutla has been selected as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective March 11th, 2019. “On behalf of the Board of Directors of Actsafe, I wish to welcome Manu to...
The Demand for Indigenous Leadership – NationTalk Radio Interview with Leaders Partners, Brenda LaRose and Laurie Sterritt
As companies, communities and governments wake up to the reality that Indigenous leaders provide an important perspective, there is huge demand to increase Indigenous representation at executive levels across industries. Leaders International has conducted more successful Indigenous executive and board search engagements than any other firm in Canada through its well-established...
Congratulations to Leaders International Partner, Brenda LaRose, on her CCAB Lifetime Achievement Award
Toronto, ON, Nov. 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is pleased to announce the 2019 Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame (ABHF) recipients of this year’s prestigious national awards. Brenda LaRose, Métis, Manitoba Métis Federation, will be the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement award and Kylik Kisoun...
How Have You Answered This Interview Question?
Starbucks’ former HR exec says a job candidate’s answer to a simple interview question predicts success better than their entire resume. Asking interview questions about challenging work experiences can help discern whether a candidate is willing to learn from their mistakes. That’s according to Traci Wilk, senior vice president of people at...
Awesome to see our work taking root – congratulations Ryan Beedie and Martina Meckova on this great initiative!
B.C. developer Ryan Beedie launches scholarship foundation, pledges $50 million to start. Beedie Luminaries aims to remove barriers to higher education for students who might otherwise struggle to afford post-secondary schooling. “There are many bright, driven young people who simply cannot afford post-secondary education,” Beedie said in a news release announcing the...
CEO Succession Planning – Raconteur Magazine
Developing a CEO succession plan may seem a distant concern for an incumbent with no immediate plans to leave, but a lack of one can have implications for the health of a business. “A CEO can make or break a company” notes Clem Chambers, CEO of financial market website ADVFN....
Leaders International Congratulates Rae-Lynne Aramburo
It is Leaders International’s great pleasure to announce that Rae-Lynne Aramburo has been appointed as the new CEO and Chief Librarian at the Brantford Public Library following an intensive search process. “We’ve selected someone who will be able to guide important initiatives currently underway while creating new opportunities that build...
The Business Case for Indigenous Inclusivity in the Boardroom
In Canada, the legal duty to consult is often considered key to bridging the gap between the interests of natural resource companies and the rights of Indigenous communities. The idea is that, if consultation is conducted effectively, both sides walk away with interests aligned, and projects progress without pause. In...
Leaders International Congratulates Trevor Arsenault
It is Leaders International’s great pleasure to announce that Trevor Arsenault has been selected as Chief Operating Officer for Inolife R&D Inc., an emerging life science company and an innovation leader in comprehensive and cutting-edge injectable pharma solutions. Trevor is a skilled and formidable leader in the pharmaceutical industry. His...
Leaders International Congratulates Dr. Zabrina Brumme
It is Leaders International’s great pleasure to announce that Dr. Zabrina Brumme has been appointed as Laboratory Director at the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE). Brumme will be on secondment from her position as professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University (SFU), where she additionally...
Leaders International Congratulates Marnie Wright
It is Leader International’s great pleasure to announce that Marnie Wright has been appointed as Associate Vice President of Human Resources at the University of the Fraser Valley. Marnie brings 20 years of experience in human resource management in the educational field to her role at UFV. Most recently, she...
Leaders International Congratulates Doug Gilchrist
It is our great pleasure to announce that Doug Gilchrist has been appointed as City Manager at the City of Kelowna! Doug Gilchrist was selected by City Council to be the City Manager after a four-month search and interview process with highly qualified candidates from across Canada. “In the end, we...
Leaders International Develops Innovative Research Platform for Canadian Companies Searching for Exceptional Leadership Talent
Leaders International Develops Innovative Research Platform for Canadian Companies Searching for Exceptional Leadership Talent Recently Consolidated Executive Search Firm Disrupts How Executive Search is Conducted Calgary, July 5, 2018 – Leaders International, one of Canada’s leading executive search firms, understands that finding the right leadership talent is one of the...
Blockchain, disruption and changing talent needs
Blockchain, disruption and changing talent needs By Yanouk Poirier Partner and Global practice Leader for the technology, Media & Telecoms group Yanouk Poirier and Michael Zinn of Penrhyn International’s TMT practice group explain how the application of blockchain technology has the potential to disrupt business models across many industries. This...
Finding leaders for blockchain tech
Finding leaders for blockchain tech To embrace newest technologies, boardrooms require disruptive visionaries By Yanouk Poirier Partner and Global practice Leader for the technology, Media & Telecoms group With blockchain and other “fintech” set to transform many industries, it’s in the boardroom that organizations need to prepare for the disruptive...
A business report for CEOs
A business report for CEOs Leadership for growth & scale-up: going from 25 to 100 employees By Yanouk Poirier Partner and Global practice Leader for the technology, Media & Telecoms group and André Du Sault, MBA (LBS), MPA (Harvard) Guidelines on key steps, obstacles and key decisions. Scaling from start-up...
Market leading executive search firms merging as a national firm
Market leading executive search firms merging as a national firm, to go to market as Leaders International Allan Nelson, Partner of Davies Park Executive Search and Richard Joly, Partner of Leaders International, announced this week that the two companies will be merging their operations and offices across Canada, and will...
