<p>Let's Talk About a Better Fit.</p><p><br></p><p>Let’s be honest: finding a truly better law firm fit in Vancouver is tough when you're already swamped with billable hours.</p><p>At Robert Half Legal, we simplify the process. We’re not just trying to fill one specific job opening; we're constantly running a confidential search for Associates (2+ years post-call) who feel they're ready for the next level—whether that means a better firm culture, clearer partnership path, or simply better compensation.</p><p>We work directly with the Partners and Managing Directors at dozens of firms—from small, high-growth boutiques to major national offices. If there's an excellent, unadvertised opportunity out there that fits your goals, we know about it.</p><p><br></p><p>Where We Are Seeing Openings</p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking solid Associates across all major areas. If you have 2+ years of experience running files in any of these groups, we should talk:</p><ul><li>Corporate & Commercial: M& A, Private Transactions, Securities, and General Business Law.</li><li>Commercial Litigation: Defence, Insurance, Construction, and Dispute Resolution.</li><li>Real Estate: High-level Commercial Real Estate, Development, and Finance.</li><li>Labour & Employment: Advisory and Litigation.</li><li>Specialty Areas: Technology, Intellectual Property, and Family/Estates.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Finance Business Partner – Manufacturing</p><p>Location: Vancouver</p><p>Travel: Regular travel across North America required</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support one of its key manufacturing plants. This role will act as a strategic partner to plant leadership, providing financial insight, analysis, and oversight to drive operational performance and informed decision-making. The successful candidate will bring strong manufacturing finance experience, a solid understanding of IFRS, and hands-on exposure to inventory and plant-level reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary finance partner to plant operations, providing timely and actionable financial insights</li><li>Lead monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including variance analysis, forecasting, and performance commentary</li><li>Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with IFRS</li><li>Oversee and participate in inventory management and physical inventory counts, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and reconciliation</li><li>Partner with operations on budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and productivity initiatives</li><li>Analyze manufacturing KPIs, margins, and cost drivers to support continuous improvement</li><li>Support internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and inventory documentation</li><li>Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with corporate policies and procedures</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, operations, and corporate finance teams</li><li>Travel to other manufacturing sites within North America as required</li></ul>
<p>Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking an experienced <strong>AML Audit Manager</strong> to join their Internal Audit function. This is a high‑visibility role responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the bank’s AML, sanctions, and financial crime compliance programs. The ideal candidate brings deep AML expertise, strong audit methodology experience, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>As the <strong>AML Audit Manager</strong>, you will lead independent risk‑based audits focused on Anti‑Money Laundering, Anti‑Terrorist Financing, Sanctions, Transaction Monitoring, KYC, and other financial crime functions. You will assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls, identify gaps, and provide recommendations that strengthen the bank’s compliance posture. This role requires strong analytical thinking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple audits simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and execute end‑to‑end AML audit engagements, including planning, scoping, walkthroughs, testing, reporting, and issue validation.</li><li>Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of AML and financial crime controls across the bank, including: </li><li>KYC / Customer Due Diligence</li><li>Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)</li><li>Sanctions screening</li><li>Transaction monitoring systems</li><li>Suspicious Activity Report (SAR/STR) processes</li><li>Regulatory reporting and governance</li><li>Identify control deficiencies, assess root causes, and provide practical, risk‑based recommendations.</li><li>Prepare high‑quality audit reports and communicate findings to senior leadership and business partners.</li><li>Partner with first and second line stakeholders to understand emerging AML risks, regulatory changes, and business initiatives.</li><li>Support continuous monitoring activities and risk assessments to inform annual audit planning.</li><li>Oversee and mentor junior audit staff, reviewing work papers and ensuring adherence to audit standards.</li><li>Participate in special projects and advisory engagements relating to AML program enhancements, regulatory exams, and model validations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Join a global leader focused on people and innovation, currently undergoing a major digital transformation. We are searching for a strategic Director of Enterprise Systems & Data to head the advancement of ERP, CRM, and Data/BI environments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Overview:</strong></p><p> As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will drive the modernization of mission-critical platforms like Workday (HCM & Finance), Salesforce, and a contemporary data stack. You’ll be responsible for strategic vision, hands-on leadership, and enabling enterprise technology at scale across multiple international businesses.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and coach cross-functional teams, including managers, engineers, and analysts within ERP, CRM, ETL, and BI domains.</li><li>Develop and execute multi-year technology strategies to optimize enterprise systems, aligning with business goals.</li><li>Oversee the performance, security, and integration of Workday (Finance & HCM), Salesforce, and data warehousing solutions.</li><li>Partner with senior stakeholders to shape technology roadmaps and elevate operational excellence.</li><li>Design and implement policies, processes, and governance frameworks to ensure reliable and scalable technology ecosystems.</li><li>Manage vendor partnerships, contracts, and budgets efficiently.</li><li>Uphold best practices in data governance, focusing on data quality, privacy, and compliance.</li><li>Support program delivery with effective scoping, risk oversight, agile planning, and cross-team collaboration.</li><li>Address engineering challenges and architect robust, scalable solutions.</li><li>Track and report on KPIs, team progress, and enterprise system outcomes.</li><li>Drive talent development through mentorship, hiring, and leadership growth.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is a fast-growing professional services organization building an integrated platform that combines legal, advisory, and technology solutions to support Canadian small and mid-sized businesses.</p><p><br></p><p>Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, the firm is redefining how professional services are delivered by leveraging innovation, operational excellence, and a strong client-first philosophy. With a collaborative, high-performance culture and a growth-oriented mindset, the organization is expanding its internal tax capabilities and seeking a Senior Tax Professional to lead tax strategy and execution across its operating entities while also supporting client-facing advisory work.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a hands-on leadership role based in Coquitlam, BC, reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The Senior Tax Professional will design and execute tax strategies that support corporate growth, hiring plans, and operational scale. The role includes developing and formalizing a scalable, high-quality tax advisory offering delivered alongside legal and advisory teams, while bringing greater tax strategy and execution in-house and maintaining strong risk controls and professional standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities also include leading corporate tax planning initiatives such as entity structuring, reorganizations, transfer pricing considerations, and tax-efficient decision-making aligned with the operating plan. The successful candidate will oversee year-round tax compliance across the corporate group, including corporate income tax, indirect tax, and payroll-related filings. They will partner with corporate legal counsel on restructurings, ownership changes, and transactions requiring tax alignment, and act as an authorized representative with the CRA as required to ensure compliance and professional handling of submissions.</p><p><br></p><p>In addition, the role involves providing strategic tax planning advice to clients, often in collaboration with corporate lawyers. The Senior Tax Professional will scope engagements, prepare clear written recommendations, drive implementation through completion, and collaborate with internal delivery and product teams to standardize and scale tax workflows into repeatable service offerings.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is a growing manufacturing organization with operations across North America and overseas. They are investing in better reporting, stronger financial insight, and more scalable processes as the business continues to evolve. This newly created Financial Analyst role will report directly to the Group Controller and play a key part in strengthening FP& A, improving operational visibility, and supporting leadership with timely, meaningful analysis. This is an opportunity to move beyond the numbers, gaining first hand exposure to the operational and strategic drivers behind the business.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p>• Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting with a strong focus on manufacturing and product operations.</p><p>• Partner with offshore finance and analysis teams to improve the quality, timeliness, and consistency of reporting.</p><p>• Build, maintain, and enhance financial models used for forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.</p><p>• Explain financial results and operational variances in a clear, practical way for non finance stakeholders.</p><p>• Help establish and track KPIs tied to manufacturing performance such as scrap, shipping rates, and fill rates.</p><p>• Develop and monitor dashboards and reporting tools as the business moves toward a new BI environment.</p><p>• Identify process improvements across finance and operations and help implement practical solutions.</p><p>• Provide guidance and coordination on accounting and FP& A activities, occasionally stepping in to assist with journal entries or close related tasks.</p><p>• Gradually assume responsibility for the Controller’s day-to-day operational activities, allowing the Controller to focus more heavily on strategic initiatives.</p><p>• Connect financial insights to operational decision making and overall business strategy.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>THE ROLE:</strong> </p><p>We are seeking an experienced Manager of Business Applications to lead the strategy, delivery, and optimization of enterprise systems that support core business operations. This role blends leadership, technology, and business problem‑solving—partnering closely with stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors to ensure applications are secure, scalable, and aligned to organizational goals.</p><p><em>Key Responsibilities:</em></p><ul><li>Own and evolve the enterprise application roadmap in alignment with business priorities</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of application analysts and technical resources</li><li>Serve as the escalation point for complex application challenges and decisions</li><li>Oversee implementation, integration, and lifecycle management of ERP and other core systems</li><li>Ensure applications meet performance, security, and compliance standards</li><li>Partner with business leaders to translate requirements into effective technical solutions</li><li>Drive process improvements through automation and application capabilities</li><li>Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and application budgets</li><li>Establish governance standards for architecture, data integrity, access controls, and documentation</li></ul><p><strong>WHY THIS ROLE?</strong></p><p>This is a high‑influence role for a leader who enjoys driving technology that enables real business outcomes. You’ll play a central role in shaping how enterprise applications support growth while working with a collaborative, forward‑thinking team. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility of a remote work environment. While this role can be remote, we have a preference for candidates located in the Calgary, AB. Or Vancouver, BC area to support easier collaboration for team requirements and cross-functional work. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and location will not be used as a basis for excluding otherwise strong applicants. </p><p>A rare opportunity to lead enterprise applications with real ownership, influence, and visibility - apply today!</p>
<p>We are searching for a highly skilled Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to several leaders within a First Nation organization. This role requires a proactive problem solver with strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of handling a variety of operational challenges in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have experience managing multiple priorities, maintaining confidentiality, and demonstrating professionalism in all interactions.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and coordinate calendars for 3 individuals and coordinate all internal and external scheduling requests.</p><p>• Organize various regularly scheduled meetings including departmental, finance and audit (governance) meetings, and act as a liaison for Board Members, etc.</p><p>• Partner with other administrative staff to coordinate and prepare for meetings, including drafting and distributing meeting agendas, and taking copious notes at the meetings.</p><p>• Provide support with written correspondence, as well as proper filing of correspondence and other documents, including the handling of all travel arrangements.</p><p>• Coordinate with other departments internally.</p><p>• Submit all travel related requests, and prepare travel itineraries and meeting agendas, as well as briefing materials. Reconcile travel expense reports and submit in timely fashion.</p><p>• Compile data, verify and organize materials for reports, and assist in preparing reports for presentation.</p><p>• Facilitate interdepartmental communication, as needed.</p><p>• Manage special projects, as assigned.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client, an innovative and fast-growing technology company located in Downtown Vancouver, is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Payroll to lead and elevate its payroll function across a multi-entity organization with employees in Canada and the United States. This is a full-time, in-office role suited for a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment and enjoys building scalable, efficient payroll operations that support a people-first culture.</p><p><br></p><p>In this role, you will provide both strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of payroll operations, partner closely with cross-functional teams, and help ensure payroll processes keep pace with a rapidly evolving organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the payroll function for US and Canadian hourly and salaried employees.</p><p>• Manage, mentor, and coach payroll team members, supporting career development and performance management.</p><p>• Develop, maintain, and enhance payroll policies, procedures, and timekeeping processes.</p><p>• Oversee ongoing payroll operations and system optimization in partnership with internal stakeholders and external vendors.</p><p>• Review and approve payroll reports, analyses, contribution files (e.g., retirement plans), and benefit invoices prior to submission and reconciliation.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with all federal, provincial, and state payroll tax, reporting, and remittance requirements.</p><p>• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting payroll, compensation, and benefits, and communicate implications to stakeholders.</p><p>• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll data and employee information.</p><p>• Act as the payroll subject matter expert, identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.</p><p>• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to payroll processes and controls.</p><p>• Prepare and review preliminary payroll reports and comparative analyses.</p><p>• Identify, investigate, and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues.</p><p>• Lead and support payroll-related audits.</p>
We are looking for a dedicated and personable Concierge to join our team on a contract basis in Toronto, Ontario. This role involves delivering outstanding customer service at the front desk, acting as the first point of contact for associates, and assisting with inquiries related to building policies and operations. If you have a passion for creating positive experiences and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your interpersonal and problem-solving skills.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Serve as the primary point of contact at the front desk, addressing inquiries and providing clear guidance on building policies.<br>• Manage access badge requests, including badges issued for contract staff and landlord building access cards, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.<br>• Coordinate site events and assist with event planning in collaboration with the conference and facilities teams.<br>• Conduct regular inspections of meeting rooms and artwork to ensure maintenance and quality standards are upheld.<br>• Handle lost and found items, luggage storage, and other concierge services with professionalism and efficiency.<br>• Build strong relationships with service partners and clients to enhance engagement and deliver a seamless service experience.<br>• Support onboarding processes by completing required forms and ensuring timely submission for client approval.<br>• Utilize technology tools and spreadsheets to manage work orders, timelines, and productivity tracking.<br>• Provide proactive communication to associates and visitors, ensuring a welcoming and efficient workplace environment.<br>• Collaborate with facilities members and other team members to address operational needs and maintain smooth daily functions.
<p><strong>Legal Assistant (Infrastructure)</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This senior-level position provides sophisticated support within a specialized infrastructure practice. The role is designed for a professional who excels at high-stakes coordination—acting as a vital link between legal counsel and a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders across multiple offices.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>1. Advanced Document Production & Technical Editing</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Drafting & Revisions:</strong> Create, format, and meticulously edit complex agreements, reports, and memoranda.</li><li><strong>Technical Suite:</strong> Utilize advanced functions in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to produce professional legal documentation and forms.</li></ul><p><strong>2. Practice & Logistics Management</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategic Scheduling:</strong> Manage complex Outlook calendars, including the coordination of local and multi-office meetings.</li><li><strong>Travel & Travel Support:</strong> Oversee and coordinate intricate business travel arrangements.</li><li><strong>Information Systems:</strong> Maintain a rigorous bring-forward system, update client file lists, and manage the full lifecycle of client/matter files (opening through closing).</li></ul><p><strong>3. Financial & Operational Liaison</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Billing Coordination:</strong> Partner with the internal billing department to facilitate the monthly production and review of accounts.</li><li><strong>Communication Hub:</strong> Act as a primary liaison between legal staff and external clients at all levels; manage incoming and outgoing correspondence.</li><li><strong>Resource Delegation:</strong> Appropriately delegate tasks to specialized service departments and provide auxiliary support to the wider team as needed.</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking an Executive Assistant to the CEO and Board of Directors to join one of our valued Toronto-based clients. The Executive Assistant serves as a highly trusted strategic partner, ensuring the smooth alignment of executive priorities and managing a wide range of complex and confidential responsibilities. Acting as a primary liaison for Board members, investors, and senior external stakeholders, this role demands outstanding professionalism and discretion, supporting both organizational objectives and the CEO’s personal initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Key duties include overseeing detailed and dynamic scheduling, maintaining comprehensive calendars for the Board of Directors and Board Committees, and coordinating governance-related activities. The EA advocates for the CEO across external commitments such as Board memberships and public engagements, leads project coordination, and prepares executive-level presentations. Maintaining strict confidentiality across all Board and Executive deliberations and organizational strategy is critical.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities and Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless coordination of meetings, events, and communications.</li><li>Manage complex scheduling for the CEO, Board of Directors, and Board Committees spanning multiple time zones; prepare agendas and distribute relevant materials.</li><li>Proactively anticipate the CEO’s needs as priorities shift, exercising strong judgment to address potential issues, opportunities, and required actions.</li><li>Draft correspondence and materials for external Boards, leveraging a robust understanding of corporate operations and industry context.</li><li>Arrange travel and accommodations; manage expenses and provide timely budget reporting for relevant departments.</li><li>Organize departmental meetings, record minutes, and circulate documentation promptly.</li><li>Create and maintain administrative processes that enhance accuracy, reduce redundancy, and contribute to organizational effectiveness.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Project Manager</strong> to lead a major <strong>ERP implementation</strong> while also managing a portfolio of strategic and operational IT initiatives for a Victoria based client of ours. This role partners closely with business and technology leaders to deliver high-impact programs with strong execution discipline.</p><p><br></p><p>Approximately <strong>50% of this role will focus on the ERP program</strong>, with the remaining time supporting infrastructure, security, and data-related projects. This is a delivery-focused position requiring strong collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on project leadership. This contract opportunity will work on-site in Downtown Victoria and has an intital term of 9-months, with the potential to extend up to another 6-months.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>ERP Program Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead end-to-end delivery of the ERP implementation from detailed design through build, testing, and go-live</li><li>Facilitate value stream mapping and business process mapping sessions to document current-state and design future-state workflows</li><li>Establish and maintain ERP governance, delivery approach, and working cadence</li><li>Develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, dependencies, and milestones</li><li>Partner closely with the ERP vendor/system integrator, coordinating daily activities and managing deliverables and timelines</li><li>Coordinate internal SMEs across design, configuration, testing, and deployment phases</li><li>Produce and maintain high-quality project artifacts, including:</li><li>Business and functional requirements</li><li>Process and solution designs</li><li>Configuration and build documentation</li><li>Test strategies, scripts, and execution plans</li><li>Cutover and launch readiness materials</li><li>Plan and manage system testing, integration testing, and UAT, ensuring issues are tracked and resolved</li><li>Support go-live readiness and stabilization, enabling a smooth transition to steady-state operations</li></ul><p><strong>IT Project Delivery</strong></p><ul><li>Lead a portfolio of infrastructure, security, and data initiatives</li><li>Translate technical inputs into structured project plans and measurable outcomes</li><li>Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, and dependencies across concurrent projects</li><li>Balance strategic and operational workstreams while maintaining focus on business value</li></ul><p><strong>Stakeholder Engagement & Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Provide clear project visibility and decision support to executive leadership</li><li>Prepare and present updates to the ERP Steering Committee</li><li>Participate in bi-weekly IT governance meetings to support prioritization and coordination</li><li>Proactively identify risks and facilitate mitigation discussions</li><li>Build trusted relationships across Finance, IT, and business teams</li></ul><p><strong>Project Controls & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain project documentation repositories (SharePoint)</li><li>Develop dashboards, executive summaries, and status reporting</li><li>Ensure plans and documentation are current and audit-ready</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement of project delivery practices</li></ul><p><br></p>
