Position Filled.

Director, Community Infrastructure

AccessHR is excited to partner with the City of Airdrie for the recruitment of a full-time, permanent, Director, Community Infrastructure. This opportunity is due to an upcoming retirement and offers transition time with the current Director. 

Position Description

The Director, Community Infrastructure, reports directly to the City Manager, is a key member of the 5-member Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and is responsible for defining and driving the strategic vision and direction of the City’s infrastructure portfolio. As part of the ELT, the Director also contributes to shaping organizational culture and ensuring operational excellence. 

The Director leads a team of capable and dedicated managers who bring expertise and genuine care to their work across a broad portfolio including Engineering, Capital Projects, Roads, Parks, Water Services, Waste & Recycling, Fleet, Building Maintenance, and Asset Management.

This role requires a technology-forward, data-driven leader who uses metrics, analytics, and innovation to guide infrastructure planning and performance. They will regularly interact with Council and regional partners to ensure strategic alignment.

Success in this role requires a focus on evidence-based decision-making, digital transformation, and performance data to drive continuous improvement and infrastructure resilience, along with project and change management expertise to advance key community infrastructure initiatives.

A clear differentiator for this role is that the successful candidate will join a dynamic, people-focused municipality experiencing significant growth, with a substantial number of new projects, both planned and underway, to support a diverse and rapidly evolving community. 

 Key Deliverables 

  • Strategic Infrastructure Planning: Lead the development and implementation of long-term infrastructure strategies and projects.
  • Service Delivery Optimization: Ensure coordinated service delivery by synthesizing priorities, leveraging partnerships, leading strategic negotiations, and using technology and data.
  • Capital Project Oversight: Provide leadership and direction for the planning, budgeting, design, and execution of capital infrastructure projects.
  • Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation; establish policies that safeguard public funds and minimize organizational risk.
  • Public Speaking and Communication: Prepare and deliver clear, impactful reports, briefing notes, and presentations to Council and Council Committees.
  • Leadership and Development: Foster a corporate culture that supports team growth and organizational success through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: Cultivate partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders, lead strategic negotiations, and advocate for municipal interests.

Qualifications

  • Leadership: Self-assured and emotionally intelligent leader who Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving: Ability to integrate information from diverse perspectives to make high-impact decisions, navigate public scrutiny, and implement effective solutions.
  • Financial Management: Proven ability to effectively allocate resources to achieve strategic goals, ensure financial sustainability, and align financial decisions with community priorities.
  • Project Management: Extensive experience leading and overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of complex infrastructure projects while managing risk & stakeholder expectations.
  • Technology and Innovation: Keen interest in and knowledge of global trends and emerging technologies in municipal infrastructure management; ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders to identify and implement new solutions to enhance service delivery.
  • Emotional Intelligence: Asks open-ended questions, actively listens, celebrates shared success, ensures a psychologically safe work environment, and remains composed under pressure.
  • Political Acumen: Ability to skillfully navigate political dynamics, balance competing stakeholder interests, and use effective messaging, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
  • Personal Attributes: Enthusiastic, intelligent, and thoughtful; a genuine desire to help others succeed.

Education & Experience

  • Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Environmental Science, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • 10+ years’ experience leading similar size and scope infrastructure and/or engineering teams.
  • Experience with municipalities of similar size, complexity, and growth level either as an employee or consultant.
  • Experience interacting with boards of directors and/or municipal councils.

Assets

  • Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, or related field.
  • Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation.
  • Six Sigma or Lean Training.
  • Masters Certificate in Municipal Leadership or similar certification.
  • Certification in asset management and/or infrastructure planning.
  • Personal network of municipal leaders at cities with populations of +150K.

About Airdrie

Airdrie is located just north of Calgary, Alberta with its southern boundary just a few kilometers from Calgary’s northern boundary. It is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada and is projected to continue to grow rapidly due its proximity to Calgary and a large land annexation from nearby Rocky View County in 2012.

Airdrie is a vibrant and caring community rich in urban amenities and opportunities for everyone. With a population approaching 100,000 and an average age under 35 years old, Airdrie is the 5th largest city in Alberta and is predicted to move into the #3 position, after Calgary and Edmonton, within the next few years.

Airdrie is also ideally situated within an easy drive to the Rocky Mountains and the recreational and amenity choices of Calgary as a major urban centre. Residents here also enjoy excellent proximity to the Calgary International Airport.

About the City of Airdrie

Through the commitment and caring of our 800 employees, we are dedicated to our mission of Create, Serve, and Care. Our core values of Open Dialogue, Collaborative Relationships, Learning, Ownership, Innovation & Entrepreneurial Spirit, and Encourage the Heart, support the achievement of our Mission.

Our inclusive culture creates a workplace that welcomes aspiring, driven, and creative individuals to help us accomplish our business and community goals. We are supportive of one another, and we have fun while we serve our community. We are also passionate about improving the lives of our residents through care and respect. At the City of Airdrie, we learn, grow, and accomplish great things together.

What We Offer

  • Genuine opportunity to influence and effect change.
  • Work with a dynamic and forward-thinking City Manager with an infrastructure background.
  • Local Authority Pension Plan which starts immediately.
  • Optional supplementary pension plan (APEX).
  • Truly collaborative, supportive, and fun place to work.
  • Work with a leadership team who trust and appreciate the value of each other’s perspectives.

Position Requirements

  • The successful candidate must be willing to relocate to the City of Airdrie or surrounding metropolitan area; relocation assistance is available for those relocating to the City of Airdrie.

Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply with a cover letter and resume. Please note that the position posting will close at 6:00 pm on June 3, 2025.

All applicants will receive a personalized response and candidates under consideration will be contacted directly. Please be advised that applications will be monitored daily, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply as the City of Airdrie is committed to offering a diverse and safe workspace free from discrimination. All applicants are considered regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and religious beliefs.

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Director, Programs & Strategy

AccessHR is excited to partner with Women’s Centre of Calgary for the recruitment of a full-time, permanent Director, Programs and Strategy. The successful candidate will be based out of our location in Calgary and will be able to drive to locations throughout the city.

Position Description

The Director, Programs & Strategy will join a 2-woman leadership team, reporting directly to the Executive Director. The successful candidate will be accountable for delivering impactful programming, developing and advancing policy initiatives, contributing to strategic direction, and fostering meaningful stakeholder partnerships.

Success in this role requires a deep knowledge of socioeconomic policy, strategic development, and the issues affecting contemporary women and girls, along with strong connections to advocacy and community groups. As a leader, you’ll lead by example, encouraging accountability, teamwork, and professionalism, while creating a culture rooted in trust, integrity, and a shared drive for excellence.

This role provides a unique opportunity for a creative, research and relationship driven leader to join the only organization in Calgary that solely serves women and girls at the grassroots level. By “modeling the way”, you will inspire others to achieve their best while upholding the Centre’s mission and vision.

Ultimately, we are seeking a well-connected and emotionally intelligent changemaker who’s passionate about making a real, lasting difference in the lives of women and girls. If you’re excited by the prospect of delivering impact, influencing policy, and leading with purpose, this is your opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.

Key Deliverables

  • Policy & External Relations: Lead development and advancement of public policy initiatives by conducting research on social issues affecting women and girls, co-creating policy agendas, and building cross-sector partnerships.
  • Strategic Program Development: Lead creation and execution of Programs Roadmap, ensuring alignment with strategic direction; secure funding and determine appropriate internal and external service offerings based on evidence-based insights.
  • Funding and Financial Planning: Steer financial strategy including overseeing program budgets, spearheading development of funding proposals and grant applications, and championing philanthropic initiatives to secure long-term growth and sustainability.
  • Media and Government Relations: Implement media and government relations strategies to enhance public profile and advocacy efforts; cultivate key relationships with media, government officials, and collaborators to influence policy change.
  • Continuous Improvement: Review programming, conduct research, analyze trends, incorporate change processes, and collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure effective programming.
  • Relationships: Nurture working relationships with internal and external collaborators, highlighting connections with Indigenous communities, community groups, funders, and strategic partners.
  • Culture Advocate: Champion workplace well-being; lead organizational initiatives related to Truth and Reconciliation, wellbeing, gender issues, and diversity and inclusion. 

Qualifications 

  • Inspirational Leadership: Ability to inspire individuals to come together and work towards a clear vision; communicates purpose, encourages mastery, and empowers with autonomy.
  • Governance: Expertise with aligning organizational deliverables to overarching social policy frameworks, while incorporating and sharing best practices.
  • Fiscal Responsibility: Ability to secure funding, create and administer budgets, and develop impactful ways to steward organizational resources.
  • Metrics Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of data collection and analysis, with a focus on the development and tracking of individual and program outcomes.
  • Leader as Coach: Models accountability; brings equity and fairness to coaching individuals on behalf of building a culture of integrity and mutual respect.
  • Purpose Driven Influence: Builds consensus and positively influences others to work collaboratively and deliver program excellence.
  • Emotional Intelligence: Remains composed under pressure, asks open-ended questions, actively listens, celebrates shared successes, and ensures a psychologically safe work environment.
  • Personal Attributes: Enthusiastic, thoughtful, and calm; a genuine desire to do the right thing on behalf of the communities served.

 Education & Experience 

  • Degree in public policy, social work, social sciences, or related program.
  • 5+ years’ progressive leadership experience, including experience at Director or equivalent level.
  • 5+ years’ experience in public policy or advocacy.
  • Experience in program evaluation, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Extensive knowledge of community services and agencies providing similarly related services.

Assets

  • Master’s degree in public policy, social work, social sciences, or related program.
  • Knowledge in trauma informed practices.
  • Experience in healthcare, government, or larger nonprofit organizations with a public policy focus.
  • Experience working with a Board of Directors.
  • Working knowledge of human resources.
  • Experience securing and managing government grants.

About Women’s Centre of Calgary

The Women’s Centre of Calgary is a community organization that provides a safe and supportive space accessed by thousands of women and girls each year in Calgary. Our mission is to be every woman’s place for support, connections, and community. Specifically, we connect with women looking for assistance, for opportunities to connect and/or for ways to affect change in their community.

We also recognize that systemic barriers often prevent women from living the lives they want. Through our Work for Change initiatives, we advocate for systemic changes and new policies that will positively impact the lives of women.

Our trust-based work is supported by 400 active volunteers and is centered on a philosophy of women helping women. At the Women’s Centre, every woman’s participation is equally respected and valued. We know that diverse participation is necessary for the community to benefit from the strengths and perspectives that women hold.

What We Offer

  •  Meaningful and impactful work dedicated to systemic change.
  • Grassroots level work where your impact is experienced every day.
  • Opportunity to work with an Executive Director who walks the talk and is driven to lead the organization and deliver impact and meaningful change.
  • Competitive compensation, including extended health and dental benefits, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, retirement plan and on-site parking.
  • Generous leave plans, including vacation, sick leave, and personal days.

Position Requirements

  • Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector background checks.
  • Flexibility to work evenings and/or weekends as needed. 
  • Flexibility to travel throughout the Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area.
  • Women identifying persons are encouraged to apply.

 Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply with a cover letter and resume. Please note that the position posting will close at 6:00 pm on May 26th, 2025.

All applicants will receive a personalized response and candidates under consideration will be contacted directly. Please be advised that applications will be monitored daily, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.

We encourage applications from women of diverse backgrounds to apply. The Women’s Centre of Calgary welcomes women identifying and non-binary individuals from all communities and strives to provide a space where they feel brave to discuss their experiences, join groups, and make connections to other services to get support.

In addition, the Women’s Centre is committed to offering a diverse and safe workspace free from discrimination. All applicants are considered regardless of age, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and religious beliefs.

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Director, People & Culture

AccessHR is excited to partner with Distress Centre Calgary for the recruitment of a full-time, Director, People & Culture. The successful candidate will be based out of Distress Centre Calgary’s downtown Calgary location.

Position Summary

The Director of People & Culture reports to the CEO and is a member of the 5-person senior leadership team. This role oversees a Payroll and Benefits Specialist, DEIA Lead, and is supported by an active Human Resources volunteer.

This is a unique opportunity for a confident and knowledgeable People & Culture leader with broad expertise across all core Human Resources functions. The ideal candidate will offer strategic insight into talent management, organizational effectiveness, employee well-being, total rewards, policies, governance, and employee relations, while also being hands-on and collaborative in daily operations. As a senior leader, the Director will help sustain the funding model, align People & Culture efforts with the strategic plan, and strengthen organizational culture.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead meaningful HR transformation. You’ll roll out a new compensation model, improve payroll and HRIS systems, enhance key people processes, and oversee the Joint Health and Safety Committee to ensure a safe and supportive work environment.

Ultimately, we are seeking a confident, composed, and emotionally intelligent leader who is approachable, open to diverse perspectives, and values collaboration. They bring professionalism, empathy, and a sense of humour, while remaining responsive and concise, in challenging situations. Most importantly, they believe Distress Centre Calgary is a key pillar of our community and are inspired by the vision.

Key Deliverables

  • Leadership Development: Develop, coach, and support leaders to embrace challenges as opportunities, achieve results, and create a positive and supportive work environment.
  • Communication and Relationship Management: Take a genuine interest in differing perspectives, needs, and concerns by actively listening, engaging with empathy, and clearly conveying ideas.
  • Strategic Human Resources: Proactively uncover opportunities for improvement; develop and implement innovative and impactful programs and initiatives to support strategic priorities.
  • Talent Management / HR Generalist: Deliver HR programs through hands-on support across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, development, engagement, and retention.
  • Change Management: Plan, implement, and communicate organizational change initiatives, working with stakeholders to navigate impacts and foster employee engagement and adoption.
  • Culture Advocate: Advance workplace culture and DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) initiatives by supporting leaders with strategies, tools, and resources.

 Qualifications

  • Inspirational Leadership: Ability to inspire individuals to come together and work towards a clear vision; communicates purpose, encourages mastery, and empowers with autonomy.
  • Builder & Innovator: Brings a desire to leave their mark, collaborating closely with the Leadership Team to shape and elevate the People & Culture function in a positive and impactful way.
  • Collaborator: Able to build on our growing culture of transparency; encourages collaborative and inclusive relationships; believes HR is best when it is integrated into the organization.
  • Employment Standards and Best Practices: Well versed in employment law and compliance requirements; able to ensure HR practices & policies align with best practices; responsive without being overly administrative; fair first and firm second.
  • Integrity: Leads by example, demonstrating integrity, humility, and ethical behaviour in both actions and decisions.
  • Time Management & Prioritization: Knows how to prioritize, when to delegate, ask for help, involve the right people, and adjust priorities to deliver sustainable results.
  • Personal Attributes: Emotionally even; enthusiastic, open, trusted, and poised; genuine desire to do the right thing on behalf of colleagues and communities served.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, or related field preferred; human resources diploma or certificate with appropriate experience also considered
  • 10+ years’ human resources generalist experience including employee relations, track record of practical policy application and collaborative problem-solving
  • 5+ years’ leadership experience, including mentoring and coaching teams
  • Experience with or exposure to nonprofit and/or social services organizations

Assets

  • Knowledge of community services and agencies providing similarly related services
  • Knowledge of trauma informed practices
  • Advanced education or certification in change management, project management, and/or business administration
  • Experience with systems implementations
  • CPHR designation or working towards designation

About Distress Centre Calgary

Distress Centre Calgary provides 24-hour crisis support, professional counselling, youth peer support, and navigation and referrals. Our mission is to provide compassionate, accessible crisis and navigation support that enhances the health, well-being, and resiliency of individuals in distress. Our vision is to ensure everyone is heard.

To do this, we abide by a specific set of values: Belonging, Service to Others, Excellence, Volunteerism, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Leadership. For over 50 years, Distress Centre Calgary has served Calgary and Southern Alberta, ensuring everyone has a place to turn in times of crisis.

In addition, we believe in providing a compassionate and supportive environment for our ~ 150 FT/PT staff and 200 volunteers. We are committed to fostering a “we are all in this together” mindset.

What We Offer

  • Onsite work with a private office; opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in-person daily
  • 35-hour work week
  • Competitive compensation package including extended health and dental benefits, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, retirement savings plan with company match, mental health supports, health and wellness accounts, and on-site parking
  • Onsite gym
  • Generous leave plans, including vacation, sick leave, and personal days
  • Work with a leadership team who trust and appreciate the value of Human Resources

Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply with a cover letter and resume. Please note that the position posting will close at 6:00 pm on June 23rd, 2025.

All applicants will receive a personalized response and candidates under consideration will be contacted directly. Please be advised that applications will be monitored daily, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.

Distress Centre Calgary believes firmly in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and confident they can be their best and most authentic selves. Our agency values all the ways our community is diverse; in identity, experience, and perspective. We welcome and encourage applicants who are Indigenous, people with disabilities, members of equity-deserving groups, and those who belong to gender and sexually diverse communities.

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Executive Director

AccessHR is excited to partner with Youth Central for the recruitment of a full-time, permanent Executive Director (ED) based in Calgary, Alberta.

Position Description

The Executive Director reports to a governance Board, has 2 Director-level direct reports, and leads a team of 7 multidisciplinary staff members. In addition, there are ~13 hourly staff that support our programming throughout the summer months.

This position is rooted in the belief that empowered youth are integral to the fabric of their communities and society. This position is enacted by communicating a vision and building trusted relationships that deliver on this belief.

This is both a strategic and hands-on leadership role. It is well suited to someone who brings the skills and enthusiasm to transition the organization into a new era. Youth Central has an enthusiastic and supportive board and you will have the opportunity to work with them to develop and begin executing on a new strategic plan.

 Key Accountabilities 

  • Vision & Leadership: Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and long-term impact; inspire staff, community partners and funders to actively engage.
  • Strategic Direction: Develop and present a plan to aggressively grow the organization over the next 2 to 3 years; engage employees, communities, and other stakeholders to deliver on plan.
  • Finance & Fundraising: Work closely with the Director team to develop budgets and fundraising strategies, including diversified revenue streams, to support growth.
  • Program Oversight: Ensure “best-in-class” program delivery by providing oversight, support, and advocacy for programs.
  • Governance: Liaise regularly with the Board of Directors, supporting effective governance through timely and transparent communication.
  • People Management: Lead the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment and performance management; champion a collaborative and safe place to work.

Qualifications

  • Youth-First Mindset: Belief that everyone contributes to the health and vibrancy of society and that youth contributions, in particular, make our communities stronger, safer, and more joyous.
  • Community Connector: Ability to cut through silos and find common ground; able to build bridges and form a network of partnerships.
  • Fundraising Advocate: Understanding of and appreciation for fundraising and its important place in the organization; enthusiastic supporter and roadblock remover to fundraising efforts.
  • Change Management with Emotional Intelligence: Ability to lead organizational evolution with clarity and care by honouring established valued processes and fostering new ideas.
  • Personality: Authentic, collaborative, transparent, self-aware, and eager to roll up their sleeves along the way.

Education & Experience

  • 5+ years’ experience leading leaders and teams.
  • 10+ years’ experience with youth-focused, social services, and/or non-profit organizations.
  • Experience reporting to a Board of Directors.
  • Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary education in a related field.

About Youth Central

Youth Central is a Calgary-based non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth aged 12 to 18 to find and build their communities. Our programs engage 2,200+ youth annually, by connecting them with volunteer and leadership opportunities at 120+ community partners.

Thanks to these experiences, youth develop leadership and life skills, build social connections, and gain confidence. Through impactful programming, Youth Central plays a vital role in creating stronger, more connected communities while developing the next generation of leaders.

What We Offer

  • Hybrid work environment.
  • 37.5-hour work week, with event attendance outside of work hours.
  • Generous vacation and paid time off plans; work life balance is truly a priority!
  • Competitive compensation package includes employer-paid benefits and free on-site parking.
  • Opportunity to be part of a well-known, youth-focused organization & lead it to the next level.

Other Requirements

  • Successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply with a cover letter and resume HERE. Please note that the position posting will close at 6:00 pm on May 26th, 2025.

All applicants will receive a personalized response, and candidates under consideration will be contacted directly. Please be advised that applications will be monitored daily, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply as Youth Central is committed to offering a diverse and safe workspace free from discrimination. All applicants are considered regardless of age, gender, race, ableness, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and religious beliefs.

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Search & Recruitment Consultant

Remote - Calgary

AccessHR is excited to announce that we are continuing to grow our team, our client base, our geographic reach, and our service offerings. As a result, we are adding a Search & Recruitment Consultant to support our growth. This role is based out of the Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area.

Position Summary

This position is an independent contractor role assisting clients with finding best-in-class people for their organizations. We work in a wide range of industries filling a multitude of different positions including difficult-to-fill roles.

This is a 100% remote role that will require a driver’s license and vehicle to travel to/from client sites.

Key Deliverables

  • Partner with the recruitment team, Practice Lead, and clients to develop customized recruitment strategies for each recruitment project.
  • Conduct site visits to uncover the role and organization intangibles that will help us find best-in-class candidates.
  • Write creative position postings that connect with the best-suited candidates.
  • Take the time to screen each application and respond with a personalized note within 2 business days. Yes, you read that correctly. We believe that our brand and our client’s brands are vastly strengthened by this simple act of kindness.
  • Source potential candidates using our state-of-the-art Applicant Tracking System. Yes, it has built-in A.I. capabilities.
  • Manage the full recruitment process including posting, interviewing, assessments, and client interactions.
  • Develop professional relationships with candidates who don’t move forward on specific opportunities.
  • Identify opportunities to develop and enhance practices in support of best-in-class service delivery.

 Qualifications

  • Emotional Intelligence: Extensive skills in active listening and uncovering hidden talents/skills. Thrives when working with diverse personalities including individuals from varied education and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Recruitment Expertise: Expert in the full cycle recruitment process including writing postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, writing client presentation documents, and building both client and candidate relationships.
  • Candidate Relationships: Let’s face it, it’s pretty easy to build a great relationship with the winning candidate. We’re looking for someone who can build trusted relationships with the “unsuccessful” candidates.
  • Career Management: Knowledge of career planning, branding, resume development, LinkedIn (profile development & optimization), networking, interviewing, and compensation negotiation.
  • LinkedIn: A LinkedIn wizard; ability to use LinkedIn in creative ways to find “hidden” profiles; a multitude of “real” LinkedIn connections.
  • Writing Skills: Expertise with wordsmithing client values and stories into postings that attract candidates who aren’t really looking for a new position.
  • Collaboration: Desire to work in a truly collaborative environment without silos; brings a “how can I help” attitude to all colleague and client interactions.
  • Creativity: Ability to brainstorm and get creative with clients and team-mates to uncover unconventional sources of talent.
  • Consultant Mindset: This is not a full-time employee role nor is it a steppingstone to a full-time employee role; we’re looking for individuals who are committed to the consultant model.

Education and Experience

  • 10+ years’ experience in human resources and/or full-cycle recruitment.
  • Post secondary education in any discipline.
  • 5+ years’ experience in business and/or non-profit sectors; understanding of organizational cultures, structures, and decision-making processes.
  • Experience with multiple recruitment and sourcing platforms.
  • Expertise and experience working with external clients.

Assets

  • Specialized recruitment certifications such as Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR).
  • Experience in customer-centric, business-to-business (B2B) environments.
  • Experience working in a fully remote organization.
  • Development, training, and/or certifications in unconscious bias.

Position Requirements

  • Driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
  • Personal computer with Office 365 (including MS Teams), high-speed internet connection, Zoom license, and a minimum of LinkedIn Recruiter Lite.
  • Expertise using video conferencing tools including Zoom and MS Teams.

About AccessHR

AccessHR is a Calgary-based, full-service HR Consulting firm and is best described by our tagline: Exceptional Quality – Ethical Practice – Innovative Solutions.

When it comes to supporting clients, we focus on doing the right thing. The rest has a funny way of coming together! To say we are client obsessed would be an understatement.

AccessHR has been in full operation since April 2021 and has experienced exponential growth from the beginning. We have an established team of ~30 Associates that are as client obsessed as we are, and our service offering includes:

  • HR Advisory Services – subject matter experts to complement or supplement your team
  • HR Projects – creation and implementation of HR processes, programs, and products
  • Career Transition or Outplacement & Career Coaching
  • Leader and Executive Coaching and Assessment
  • Team Coaching and Building
  • Compensation Analysis and Program Design
  • Performance Management
  • Organization Assessment
  • Workplace Investigations, Remediation, and Workplace Mediation
  • Search and Recruitment
  • Leader and Employee Development – workshops and courses
  • Respectful Workplace Training and Coaching
  • Policy and Guidelines Development and Training using our DEIB framework
  • Employee Surveys

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to deliver best-in-class service to clients; no “hidden” restrictions on deliverables.
  • Compensation includes an outstanding hourly rate.
  • Opportunity to work with a high-performing team in a fully remote setting.
  • Chance to diversify and work in other practice areas, if desired.
  • AccessHR does not hire employees to do delivery work; as we grow our business, you will grow to be as busy as you want to be.

Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply with a cover letter and resume. The position posting will close when outstanding individuals have been onboarded.

All applicants will receive a personalized response and candidates under consideration will be contacted directly. Please be advised that applications will be monitored daily, and interviews scheduled on an ongoing basis.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply as AccessHR is committed to offering a diverse and safe workspace free from discrimination. All applicants are considered regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and religious beliefs.

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Interim Executive Director (15 months)

15 Months, Northeast Calgary Office

AccessHR is excited to partner with Foothills Creative Beginnings (FCB) for the recruitment of a full-time interim Executive Director (ED) for a 15-month period. This period will include a transition overlap with the incumbent.

Target start date is May 2025; the successful candidate will live in, or close to, the Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area and will primarily work from FCB’s Village Square location in Northeast Calgary.

Position Summary

The interim Executive Director reports to a Governance Board and leads a solid, knowledgeable team of 5 Directors. In addition, the ED supports a team of 130 multidisciplinary staff members, largely employed on a part-time or term basis, with many at home-based or partner sites.

This is both a strategic and hands-on leadership role entrusted with ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly. It is well suited to an approachable, trusted professional with a love of working directly with children and individuals with neurodiversity.

Prior experience working with young children is essential, along with an appreciation for the constant creativity and lively energy they bring to their environments. A significant aspect of this role involves day-to-day adaptability while successfully aligning activities and communications with the bigger picture.

FCB is seeking a leader who will continue to build and promote their organizational culture and offerings, both internally and to the larger community. As the successful candidate, you will have experience “leading leaders” and will bring powerful relationship-building, communication, and leadership skills.

You will also bring an intrinsic motivation to make a positive difference in the lives of others and … a sense of humour!

Key Deliverables

  • Leadership: Build trust with all stakeholders through an open, honest, and down-to-earth approach; empathetic with extraordinary active listening skills.
  • Strategic Direction: Emphasize and come back to “purpose” when communicating with everyone including the Board of Directors, Directors, and team members.
  • Financial Oversight: Provide financial and risk management oversight; support creation of budgets, internal controls, and accountability policies.
  • Operational Excellence: Lead delivery of “best-in-class” licensed programming, kindergarten, and early intervention programs in an accessible, safe, and welcoming environment.
  • Administration: Ensure timely, transparent, and clear communication throughout the organization and to the Board of Directors; conduct vendor negotiations.
  • Human Resources Management: Lead full employee lifecycle including recruitment and performance management; ability to review and update policies and procedures.
  • Communication/Community Involvement: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with partner organizations, community groups, funders, politicians, and other stakeholders.
  • Fun and Safety: Maintain an accessible, fun, and safe environment that enables children to do their best learning and employees to do their best work.

 Qualifications

  • Empowering & Collaborative Leadership: Ability to lead and engage with a talented team; removes roadblocks and is available to all with a curiosity-based approach.
  • Emotional Intelligence: Asks open-ended questions, remains composed under pressure, celebrates shared successes, and ensures a psychologically safe work environment.
  • Engaged & Supportive: Approachable to employees, families, children, and all other stakeholders; aware of surroundings and is willing to proactively help as needed.
  • Communicator & Active Listener: Exceptional written and verbal communication; able to influence others by encouraging open dialogue and modelling active listening.
  • Empathetic: Understands diverse perspectives and provides appropriate solutions and alternatives; resolves conflicts and achieves consensus while building trusted relationships.
  • Business & Financial Acumen: Knowledge of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and key financial metrics; demonstrated ability to use information to deliver efficiencies.
  • Human Resources (HR) Acumen: Solid understanding of employee standards and HR best practices; comfortable acting on them and/or engaging third-party HR support as needed.
  • Prioritization & Change Management: Triages and prioritizes organizational and daily demands while implementing processes to minimize decision-making; ability to adapt, implement new technologies, and live in ambiguity while inspiring others to embrace change. 

Education & Experience

  • 5+ years’ experience leading leaders and front-line staff in a non-profit environment.
  • 10+ years’ progressive experience in early childhood education, childcare, education, or similar environments.
  • In-depth understanding of and practical experience with Alberta Education.
  • Experience working closely with and/or reporting to a Board of Directors.
  • Comfort and capability with technology, including the full suite of Microsoft 360 applications. 

Assets

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field.
  • Experience working with government grants and subsidies.

About Foothills Creative Beginnings

Foothills Creative Beginnings (FCB) has been a leader in early learning and early intervention in Calgary and surrounding areas for 40+ years. FCB operates a preschool and kindergarten in both Cochrane and Northeast Calgary, a new childcare centre (slated to open in April of 2025) at their Village Square Mall location and provides early intervention services to 600 children at approximately 60 early learning partner sites.

Across all programming, their passionate and dedicated staff continue to uphold FCB’s original commitment to providing inclusive and accessible services. Their multidisciplinary team offers wrap-around, tailored supports to children within their communities while maintaining an overarching focus on joyful play guided by purposeful teaching.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Full employer-paid benefits and free on-site parking.
  • Lead one of the best workplaces in Alberta; recognized by Great Place to Work.
  • Work with and learn alongside industry-recognized professionals; learning, development, and playfulness are part of the culture!
  • Monday to Friday from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm with flexibility.
  • Opportunity to lead a dedicated, committed, and fun team doing fantastic work developing the next generation of great humans.

Position Requirements

  • In-person position with limited ability to work from home.
  • Successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check.
  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

 Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply with a cover letter and resume. Please note that the position posting will close at 6:00 pm on April 7th, 2025. 

All applicants will receive a personalized response, and candidates under consideration will be contacted directly. Please be advised that applications will be monitored daily, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply as Foothills Creative Beginnings is committed to offering a diverse and safe workspace free from discrimination. All applicants are considered regardless of age, gender, race, ableness, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and religious beliefs.

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People Culture Manager

Office - Calgary

AccessHR is excited to partner with Hull Services for the recruitment of a full-time, permanent People and Culture (P&C) Manager. This is a newly created role, and the successful candidate will be based out of Calgary.

Position Description

The People and Culture Manager will report to the Director of People and Culture and be part of an 11-person P&C team. This leadership role has four direct reports, including two P&C Generalists, one P&C Specialist, and a P&C Administrator.

This is a special opportunity for a knowledgeable and confident Human Resources leader who has extensive experience in employee relations and a proven ability to develop and lead a dedicated team of P&C professionals. You will spend a large portion of your time working with your P&C team to support approximately 52 Coordinators, Program Leaders, and Directors as a trusted partner.

This opportunity is ideally suited for a “Leader as Coach” style of leader with a strategic mindset and an ability to build collaborative and trusted relationships with operations.

Additionally, this role offers significant career growth opportunities, including participation in an HRIS implementation project, and succession planning under the mentorship of a highly regarded leader. Your work will also positively impact Alberta’s vulnerable youth, making this a rewarding and meaningful career choice.

Ultimately, we are seeking a friendly, trustworthy, and strategic-thinking individual who is emotionally intelligent and takes a collaborative approach to delivering exceptional P&C services.

Key Deliverables

  • Leadership Development: Create and implement a leadership development plan to develop, coach, and support operational leaders; help leaders grow effective, resilient teams that drive organizational success.
  • P&C Team Development: Teach, guide, and empower P&C team members to navigate challenges, achieve results, and get to the “next level” in their development.
  • Employee Relations: Develop and implement an employee relations strategy including workplace culture, employee engagement, conflict resolution, performance management, and employee well-being components.
  • Policy Development: Overhaul and maintain Human Resources policies and procedures to ensure employment standards compliance, consistency, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Talent Acquisition: Develop a recruitment strategy; provide strategic and tactical support for full-cycle recruitment processes.
  • Total Rewards: Conduct compensation reviews and market analyses with a focus on the non-profit sector; collaborate with Finance and the Director of People and Culture on salary scale creation.
  • CARF Accreditation: Maintain CARF accreditation standards of quality and accountability for the People and Culture team.

  Qualifications

  • Employee Relations: In-depth knowledge and extensive experience in all aspects of employee relations, including employee engagement, conflict resolution, performance management, policy implementation & compliance, employee well-being, and learning & development.
  • Collaboration: Ability to create collaborative, inclusive, and trusted relationships across P&C team and entire organization; promotes collective problem-solving and shared success.
  • Legal and Compliance Knowledge: Proven ability to mitigate organizational risk; comprehensive understanding of Alberta Employment Standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.
  • Relationship Building & Client Service: Exemplary interpersonal skills; able to establish trust with a wide variety of diverse internal stakeholders.
  • Culture Champion: Passionate about maintaining a collaborative and ethical culture; understands the nuances of working with vulnerable populations and supporting front-line workers with compassion.
  • Leadership Development: Skilled at teaching, coaching, and mentoring leaders to build their skills and proactively mitigate employee relations issues.
  • Active Listener: Asks “tell me more” and “help me understand” questions to gain clarity and understanding before making changes or offering solutions.
  • Personal Attributes: Approachable, humble, kind, and eager to understand the organization’s dynamics and people.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, or related field preferred; human resources diploma or certificate with appropriate experience also considered
  • 7+ years’ human resources generalist experience including employee relations; track record of practical policy application and collaborative problem-solving
  • 3+ years’ leadership experience, including mentoring and coaching small teams
  • Capable and eager to develop leadership skills with an eye to moving to the next level in 3 to 5 years
  • Experience with or exposure to non-profit and/or social services organizations

Assets

  • Non-profit Human Resources leadership experience
  • Experience using and/or implementing UKG or other Human Resources Information Systems (HRISs)
  • CPHR designation or working towards designation

About Hull Services

Hull Services is a charitable, multi-service organization that offers a wide range of evidence-based and evidence-informed programs to support children, youth, and families who experience challenges such as developmental trauma, repeated abuse, abandonment, neglect, and poverty.

Our programs and services include prevention, early intervention, in-home support, kinship and foster care, group care, school day treatment, therapeutic campus-based care, secure and stabilization programs, supported interdependent living and education, and training services. Hull’s vision is for resilient young people and families to thrive within communities that support their mental health and well-being.

We are proud to be a “feel-like-family” organization with approximately 700 dedicated staff members committed to making a difference. Located in Calgary, we have been serving Alberta’s young people and families for more than 60 years, supporting over 8,000 individuals annually.

What We Offer

  • Typical office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM; some flexibility to adjust start and end times depending on employee needs
  • Private office and free on-site parking
  • Competitive compensation package, including base salary, extended health care/dental coverage, flexible spending accounts, short term and long-term disability, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program all effective day one; RRSP matching after one year
  • Generous vacation, personal, and sick day plans
  • Opportunity to work with a well-respected and tenured Director of People and Culture; abundant mentorship and growth opportunities
  • Truly collaborative, supportive, and fun place to work
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Alberta’s youth through your HR contributions

Position Requirements

  • Full-time in-office work or on-site work between the two locations; flexibility to work from home occasionally
  • Clear Police Information Check
  • Clear Child Intervention Record Check

Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply with a cover letter and resume. Please note that the position posting will close at 6:00 p.m. on April 23rd, 2025.  

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Director, Information Technology

Hybrid - Greater Calgary

AccessHR is excited to partner with EFW Radiology for the recruitment of a full-time, permanent Director, Information Technology. The successful candidate will be based out of Calgary and be able to travel within the Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area as needed.

Position Summary

The Director, Information Technology will join a 6-member Senior Leadership Team and report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The successful candidate will also lead a team of 10, including 6 direct reports.

This role is entrusted with creating defined procedures to ensure that critical applications and technology platforms deliver exceptional quality and security. You will have the opportunity to work with the leadership team to strategically design and execute how IT will partner with and support the organization.

Experience working with similar highly regulated, risk adverse integrated organizations to manage projects, explore emerging technologies, and lead a center of excellence will be of considerable value.

This role provides a special opportunity for a self-aware, accountable, and strategic leader eager to join a “client-first” organization. Ultimately, we are seeking an empathetic, curious, and open-minded individual who is committed to delivering exceptional Information Technology services.

Key Deliverables

  • Strategic IT: Create and execute Roadmap for short- and long-term alignment with clinical and business direction including reviewing and establishing processes.
  • Infrastructure Management: Implement and steward system and support procedures that are secure, reliable, and client centric.
  • Process Development: Establish a service level commitment for delivery of key IT clinical and administrative systems; create KPI’s and management reporting pathways.
  • Project Management: Plan, organize, and oversee information technology projects to achieve specific goals within defined constraints such as risk, resources, and scope.
  • Performance Management: Coach adherence to deliverables and model a collaborative approach to accountability, ensuring the team is engaged and meeting service level commitments.
  • Systems: Review current internal systems; source and vet potential replacements, upgrades, and vendors to support clinical and business operations.
  • Stakeholder Relationships: Cultivate trusted working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Alberta Health Services.
  • Culture Advocate: Champion the organization’s Mission and Values with both the IT team and across the organization; promote collaboration at every opportunity.

 Qualifications

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and communicate a clear vision and inspire the IT team to buy in; foster a service-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement and providing exceptional experience for patients, referrers, staff, and physicians.
  • Governance: Introduce standard policies & procedures and incorporate consistent management decisions to ensure high performance, accountability, and trust.
  • Fiscal Responsibility: Develops budgets and fiscal plans for technology resources, assets and projects, demonstrating responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
  • Privacy Impact Assessment (PIAs): Oversee and ensure the completion of PIAs to identify and mitigate privacy risks, ensuring compliance with data protection laws.
  • IT Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of technological processes, infrastructure, system operations, networking, cybersecurity, and application/device support.
  • Leader as Coach: Incorporate “Leader as Coach” principles; bring equity and fairness to coaching individuals on behalf of building a culture of accountability and respect.
  • Purpose Driven Innovation: Stay up to date on trends in the world of technology; decipher their potential for impact and find creative solutions that fit the needs of the organization.
  • Emotional Intelligence: Remain composed under pressure, ask open-ended questions, celebrate shared successes, and ensure a psychologically safe work environment.
  • Personal Attributes: Enthusiastic, intelligent, and thoughtful; a genuine desire to help others succeed.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor of Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or related post-secondary education
  • 10+ years’ experience leading technical teams in service management and delivery
  • 5+ years’ experience in healthcare IT or similar highly regulated industry
  • 5+ years’ experience in systems architecture and deployment

Assets

  • Master of Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related program
  • Experience managing Radiology Information System (RIS) software and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS)
  • Experience with data management as it relates to sharing data with 3rd party organizations
  • Expertise in cybersecurity and virtualization 

About EFW Radiology

EFW Radiology provides comprehensive diagnostic and interventional imaging services while delivering on our Mission to Provide Exceptional Patient Care. We perform more than 600,000 imaging procedures, consultations, second opinions, and studies every year. We also pride ourselves on delivering exceptional medical care with compassion and trust, earning the confidence of our community while providing careers with meaning.

We currently have 11 clinics and a dedicated 600-member team. A clear differentiator is our culture, which focuses on our Values of Compassion, Trust, and Meaning. We’ve created an environment that focuses on these values and our mission of providing exceptional care.

What We Offer

  • Flexible, hybrid work environment with the opportunity to work one day outside the office per week.
  • Compensation includes a competitive base salary, performance-based bonus, health spending & wellness spending accounts, generous RRSP matching plan, and subsidized parking.
  • Shared benefits including short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Vacation, sick leave, and personal leave plans.
  • Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, long-term service awards, and an employee loyalty program.

Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply with a cover letter and resume. Please note that the position posting will close at 6:00 pm on March 24th, 2025. 

All applicants will receive a personalized response and candidates under consideration will be contacted directly. Please be advised that applications will be monitored daily, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply as EFW Radiology is committed to offering a diverse and safe workspace free from discrimination. All applicants are considered regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and religious beliefs.

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Corporate Controller

Airdrie Office Location

AccessHR is excited to partner with TransCanada Turbines for the recruitment of a full-time, permanent Corporate Controller. This is a newly created role and is based out of their Airdrie office location

Position Summary

The Corporate Controller will join a highly competent and collaborative 9-member Finance Team and will report directly to the Director of Finance. The successful candidate will also lead a small team with one direct report, the Assistant Controller, along with four additional indirect reports.

The Corporate Controller is entrusted with leading day-to-day accounting and financial reporting, as well as assisting with Financial Planning & Analysis for the organization. Partnering with cross-functional teams, the Corporate Controller will have a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of financial statements and the management of month-end close processes.

You will work closely with all levels of the organization to ensure all relevant financial tasks are under the purview of the Finance Team. This will include reviewing and enhancing financial processes, improving reporting accuracy and using innovative approaches to support TCT’s strategic initiatives.

An in-depth understanding of ASPE, IFRS, budgeting and forecasting, and business acumen, is key to success. As a leader, you will set the tone for accountability, collaboration, and professionalism, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and fostering a culture of fun, trust, and innovation.

Ultimately, we are seeking an approachable, humble leader who thrives on challenges, embraces change, and excels in deadline-driven environments. This is not an organization that values fiefdoms. We value teamwork and respectful collaboration where organizational success and individual development are the main measuring sticks.

Key Deliverables

  • Financial Reporting: Oversee accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with ASPE; manage account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and variance analyses, ensuring completeness and integrity of financial data.
  • Period-End Close: Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes with a keen eye for detail and commitment to continuous improvement; includes accurate accounting of capital assets, inventory, and cost allocations.
  • Business Partnering: Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, in collaboration with departmental leaders, to establish and maintain financial models that support strategic planning.
  • Financial Planning & Analysis: Analyze financial data and develop insights on business performance and trends; utilize financial modeling techniques to develop forecasts, scenario analyses, and profitability assessments; optimize margins on turbine overhaul and repair projects.
  • Internal Controls and Compliance: Challenge the current state to improve and maintain financial controls, policies and procedures; liaise with external auditors and assist with year-end audit processes.
  • ERP Implementation: Contribute to incorporating efficient processes in an ERP (NetSuite) implementation project initiated in August 2024 with a plan to go live in October 2025; provide insights on quality assurance.

Qualifications

  • Business Acumen & Learning Agility: Demonstrated process improvement mindset and enthusiasm to roll up your sleeves, learn quickly, and adapt to specific business needs, ideally with multiple-entity, international organizations.
  • Leadership: Ability to foster future-forward thinking, thoughtful questioning, and collaborative problem-solving in a small and proactive team.
  • Technical Expertise: Able and eager to contribute at both strategic and operational levels; proficiency with NetSuite or a similar ERP system is crucial; advanced Excel skills are also essential as all supporting workbooks and documentation are prepared in Excel; experience with Power BI or advanced dashboard/reporting tools is an asset.
  • Effective Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Exceptionally accurate and concise when engaging with colleagues and senior leadership; offers ideas and considers the ideas of others just as readily.
  • Relationship Building: Driven to establish and grow trusted working relationships across all levels of the organization; recognizes individual achievements in the context of team success.
  • Practical Thinking: Brings a mantra of observe, listen, learn, and implement best practices, in that order; merges financial expertise with a common-sense approach to problem solving.
  • Personal Attributes: Collaborative, patient, resilient, with a fresh perspective and a genuine interest in learning about this fascinating business. 

Education & Experience

  • 5+ years’ experience leading teams
  • 7+ years’ progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably in manufacturing, industrial, or turbine-related industries
  • CPA designation
  • Mastery of ASPE and IFRS reporting standards
  • MS Office software knowledge including advanced Excel
  • Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system

Assets

  • Knowledge of, or experience with, ERP implementations
  • Expertise and/or experience at companies with international operations or multiple entities
  • Experience with Power BI or advanced dashboard/reporting tools

About TransCanada Turbines

TransCanada Turbines (TCT) is the sole authorized overhaul, repair, and maintenance service provider for both Siemens Energy and General Electric (GE) aeroderivative industrial gas turbines, serving an expanding international client base. TCT is headquartered in Airdrie and operates an overhaul depot in Airdrie, a testing facility in Calgary, and four field service offices located across the USA and in the UK.

TCT is a private company, wholly owned by TC Energy. This is a mature and sophisticated business held to a gold standard on compliance. A key competitive differentiator is that we provide best-in-class service through a caring culture and dynamic people with diverse backgrounds. We work with our customers to provide the best solutions to meet their needs.

TCT is dedicated to protecting its employees, assets, resources, and the environment by prioritizing health, safety, and environmental considerations in all corporate decisions. Committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace, TCT strives to meet or exceed regulatory standards, prevent accidents and injuries, and integrate safety into every aspect of its operations.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation package, including 100% employer paid extended health and dental benefits, company paid RRSP contributions, annual bonus, generous vacation plan, and free parking
  • Culture that values trust, open communication, safety, integrity, and accountability
  • Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a locally operated business with a global reach
  • Enthusiastic team of professionals with a focus on continuous learning, recognition, and a shared customer-centric mindset; and we like to have a few laughs along the way
  • Flexibility to work from home occasionally; reviewed annually
  • Emphasis on staff training and professional development

Position Requirements

Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours to support business needs, typically at month-end, quarter-end, and year-end.

Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply with a cover letter and resume. Please note that the position posting will close at 6:00 pm on April 7th, 2025. 

All applicants will receive a personalized response and candidates under consideration will be contacted directly. Please be advised that applications will be monitored daily, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply as TransCanada Turbines is committed to offering a diverse and safe workspace free from discrimination. All applicants are considered regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and religious beliefs.

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Systems Administrator – IBM i / OS 400

(Remote - Calgary & Edmonton)

AccessHR is excited to partner with Enrich Software for the recruitment of a Systems Administrator for their Technical Team. This is a full-time, permanent position and individuals must either be located in the Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area or be excited to move to the area.

Position Description

Due to a Technical Team expansion, we are recruiting a Systems Administrator – IBM i / OS 400. This individual will join a truly collaborative team and will support our Software as a Service (SaaS) infrastructure.

As a member of our Technical Team, you will provide support for our production and disaster recovery configurations on IBM Power hardware, including IBM PowerVM for fully virtualized IBM i and Linux partitions. You will manage two identical IBM Power Server stacks configured with up-to-the-second IBM Global Mirror SAN replication software, ensuring 24 x 7 data availability. Additionally, as a Mac-based organization, you will occasionally support hardware replacement and related troubleshooting tasks.

A clear differentiator is that this is not a plug and play role! Proficiency in IBM i (OS/400) is essential for diagnosing and resolving complex system issues while optimizing our infrastructure. The ideal candidate is an independent go-getter who thrives on troubleshooting, excels at building cohesive team relationships, delivers memorable customer experiences, and demonstrates technical expertise, outstanding problem-solving skills, and high emotional intelligence.

Key Deliverables

  • Production & Disaster Recovery: Configure and optimize IBM Power hardware to support production and disaster recovery configurations, ensuring seamless integration with IBM PowerVM for virtualized partitions.
  • Data Replication: Configure and maintain IBM Global Mirror SAN replication software on two identical IBM Power 10 Servers, ensuring up-to-the-second data replication for disaster recovery purposes.
  • System Health: Implement performance tuning measures to maintain optimal performance and reliability of network, firewalls, and systems, including storage performance on IBM SVC / FS7200 SAN.
  • Backups: Maintain backup plans and procedures; IBM i data using BRMS and Linux data using Storix.
  • Troubleshooting: Investigate and troubleshoot technical service tickets; diagnose root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • Updates & Upgrades: Evaluate, recommend, and install software patches, updates, and upgrades to IBM Power Systems, virtualized partitions, and associated software components.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of system and storage configurations, backup and disaster recovery procedures, and security policies. 

Qualifications 

  • Technical Expertise: Comprehensive understanding and experience administering IBM Power Systems, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, server migrations, and Linux system administration.
  • Hardware Expertise: Extensive knowledge of IBM Power hardware including IBM Power 8, 9, or 10 and IBM PowerVM.
  • Software Experience:  Proficient with SAN replication software, particularly IBM Global Mirror, for disaster recovery purposes; experience with IBM object authority for managing system security.
  • System Administration: Expertise in IBM i (OS/400) operating system administration; familiarity with IBM BRMS for IBM i backup.
  • Communication and Collaboration Skills: Demonstrates active listening skills and clearly communicates with clients; takes initiative and is self-reliant, with the ability to know when to proactively seek help.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to probe and ask questions to get to the root cause of issues; uses sound judgment in decision-making process.
  • Adaptable and Versatile: Thrives in a client-centric environment where client issues immediately become the number one priority.
  • Independence: Enjoys working autonomously with limited supervision; appreciates the opportunity to take initiative and be flexible; also appreciates being part of a team! 

 Education & Experience 

  • Forget years of experience; we want an expert in Systems Administration. Show us how you can wow us and our clients!
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent expertise in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. 

Assets

  • IBM Certified System Administrator – IBM i.
  • Comfortable working in a Mac environment.
  • Knowledge and/or experience with storage administration and SAN technologies, particularly IBM SVC / FS7200.

About Enrich Software

Enrich Software is the leading North American vendor and developer of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software for the full-service Truck Leasing industry. Enrich is also a leader in Asset Management & Maintenance software solutions for professional fleet management and provides consulting, business process solutions, and hosting services (SaaS) in support of software solutions.

Customers are full-service lease and rental companies, owners of private fleets, and common or dedicated carriers. Enrich improves their ability to provide outstanding customer service and maximize their bottom line. Founded in 1990, the company maintains its corporate office in Calgary, Alberta, and has installations throughout North America and in Australia. 

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation package includes generous base salary, extensive health care benefits, and paid time off.
  • Truly collaborative, supportive, and fun place to work where you have a direct impact on organizational success. 

Position Requirements

  • Flexibility to regularly be on call and work off-hours.
  • Must be located in Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area with ability to drive between data centres, head office, home office, and tape storage facilities.
  • Exceptional English language skills including writing, reading, and speaking.

 Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply with a cover letter and resume. Please note that the position posting will close when outstanding individuals have been onboarded. 

All applicants will receive a personalized response and candidates under consideration will be contacted directly. Please be advised that applications will be monitored daily, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply as Enrich Software is committed to offering a diverse and safe workspace free from discrimination. All applicants are considered regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and religious beliefs.

Download a copy of the position profile here. 

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