<p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p> </p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Senior Manager of Communications</strong> to lead a dynamic team and drive impactful communication strategies for internal and external audiences. This role focuses on delivering exceptional internal communications, securing earned media opportunities, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a PR expert with a proven ability to craft compelling narratives, inspire teams, and create meaningful connections across diverse audiences.</p><p> </p><p>This is a hybrid position based in Burnaby, BC (3 days in office), offering a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p><p> </p><p>Ready to take the next step? Let’s connect! My name is Klaudia Cristante, and I’m a Recruitment Consultant at Robert Half Vancouver, always eager to network with talented IT and professionals. Apply directly to this posting and find me on Linkedin, and we can work through the next steps. </p>
<p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half Executive Search is supporting the BC Chamber of Commerce in their search for a new President & CEO. This position is the strategic and operational leader of the Chamber, responsible for driving advocacy, business development, program delivery, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement, while managing a lean, high-performing team. This role offers a unique leadership opportunity to align with the 2022–2024 Strategic Framework focused on Engage, Connect, and Evolve, while shaping the Chamber’s 2025–2027 strategy to enhance its influence and value to members. The ideal candidate is a connector and influencer, skilled at navigating government, business, and media environments while fostering stakeholder relationships and ensuring financial oversight.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>1. Strategic Leadership & Business Development</strong></p><ul><li>Transition from the 2022–2024 Strategic Framework to the 2025–2027 strategy, aligning with BC’s business community needs.</li><li>Develop and execute strategies for membership growth, sponsorship acquisition, and diversified revenue.</li><li>Foster an agile and high-performance culture in a lean team structure.</li><li>Ensure clear communication with the Board and provide strategic insights, financial updates, and operational reports.</li><li>Build relationships with business leaders, government officials, and strategic partners.</li></ul><p><strong>2. Advocacy & Public Policy Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Strengthen government relations and deepen influence with policymakers, stakeholders, and economic organizations.</li><li>Guide the Policy Review Committee, supporting impactful business-driven policy recommendations and communication with decision-makers.</li><li>Expand grassroots policy engagement to better reflect member priorities.</li></ul><p><strong>3. Operational & Financial Management</strong></p><ul><li>Delegate administrative functions to remain focused on strategic initiatives.</li><li>Oversee financial and risk management, budgeting, and cash flow to ensure sustainability.</li><li>Enhance internal processes, member engagement, and technology integration alongside the Operations Administrator.</li><li>Work with the social media strategist to boost the Chamber’s online presence.</li><li>Continuously improve governance and operational practices.</li></ul><p><strong>4. Communications & Public Engagement</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the Chamber’s primary spokesperson, strengthening its public and media presence.</li><li>Respond authentically to media inquiries and ensure advocacy aligns with business priorities.</li><li>Engage in public forums and thought leadership opportunities to elevate the Chamber’s influence.</li><li>Position the Chamber as a trusted resource for business insights, advocacy, and member connections.</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking an experienced and dynamic French Bilingual <strong>Senior Marketing Manager</strong> to spearhead the expansion of a growing food brand into the Canadian market. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing startup at an early stage, where you’ll play a pivotal role in building the entire Canadian commercial operation—including marketing and sales. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will develop distribution networks, craft and execute impactful marketing strategies, and drive sales growth that connects with Canadian consumers from coast to coast. This role encompasses all commercial functions but will focus heavily on marketing with a support component for sales.</p><p><br></p><p>The Bilingual Marketing Manager will start on a 3-6 month initial contract, working remotely within Canada. Travel up to 75% within Canada and the US may be required. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Build & Scale Operations:</strong> Establish and lead Canada’s commercial operations from the ground up, with a focus on marketing and the foundational elements of local sales activities.</li><li><strong>Marketing & Sales Support:</strong> Partner with the sales team to prepare for pitches, support follow-ups, and ensure all related needs are met to establish a solid foothold in the Canadian market.</li><li><strong>Create and Execute Marketing Strategies:</strong> Design and implement innovative marketing campaigns tailored to Canadian audiences, including specific approaches for the Quebec market.</li><li><strong>Collaborate Cross-Functionally:</strong> Work closely with the CEO and internal teams to align Canadian efforts with the global strategy and execution plans.</li><li><strong>Manage Canadian Market Projects:</strong> Oversee and coordinate the moving parts required to successfully establish operations, driving progress in both marketing initiatives and sales activities.</li></ul>
<p>Our client is an established Chartered Accounting Firm with over 40 years supporting the community in British Columbia. We are seeking an engaging and experienced Director to lead the Firm's Kelowna, BC office. Qualified candidates may be eligible for relocation assistance. </p><p>The Director will play a critical role in leading the team, driving growth and success, contributing to the firm’s overall operation, and delivering exceptional service to their clients. The role incumbent will furthermore take part to shape the strategic direction of the office, cultivate client relationships and uphold the company's core values.</p><p>This position requires expertise in Assurance & Audit and will be entrusted to grow the book of business through strong external networking and relationship building and possibly by introducing new revenue streams.</p><p> Furthermore, the Director will assume leadership and management responsibilities that will extend beyond operational duties to cultivate positive employee engagement, empower employees with appropriate decision-making capabilities, and play a central role in talent management and performance evaluation.</p><p><strong>Leadership and Strategic Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with other Directors to develop and implement strategic plans for the firm.</li><li>Provide visionary leadership to inspire and guide staff towards achieving firm goals.</li><li>Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p><strong> Client Relationship Management</strong></p><ul><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, serving as a trusted advisor on financial matters.</li><li>Identify opportunities to expand services and deepen client engagement.</li><li>Ensure client satisfaction by delivering high-quality, timely and personalized service.</li></ul><p><strong> Business Development</strong></p><ul><li>Lead business development efforts, including prospecting, networking and proposal development.</li><li>Identify new market opportunities and develop strategies to capitalize on them.</li><li>Nurture existing client relationships and cultivate new ones to drive firm growth.</li></ul><p><strong> Financial Management</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the financial performance of the firm, including budgeting, forecasting and profitability analysis.</li><li>Implement measures to optimize revenue and control costs.</li><li>Ensure compliance with financial regulations and best practices.</li></ul><p><strong> Team Development and Talent Management:</strong></p><ul><li>Mentor and develop staff, providing guidance and support for professional growth.</li><li>Foster a culture of learning and development, encouraging continuous skill enhancement.</li><li>Effectively manage team resources and workload allocation to maximize efficiency and productivity.</li></ul><p><strong> Risk Management and Compliance:</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, professional standards and ethical guidelines.</li><li>Implement policies and procedures to mitigate risks and maintain compliance.</li><li>Stay abreast of industry trends, changes in accounting regulations and emerging issues.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Job Title: Director of Strategy (Contract)</strong></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> 6-Month Contract (Full Time Hours - Potential for Extension)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid (1–2 days onsite Kitchener – Waterloo area)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Description</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking a <strong>Director of Strategy</strong> to support their strategic planning efforts. This role is focused on end-to-end strategy development, proposal creation, and turning complex ideas into actionable plans. Strong presentation and storytelling abilities are key to success in this position.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategic Planning:</strong> Develop and execute strategic plans.</li><li><strong>Presentation Creation:</strong> Craft compelling, professional presentations (PowerPoint) to effectively communicate plans to executive stakeholders.</li><li><strong>Operational & Financial Insights:</strong> Collaborate with FP& A to extract insights from operational data for strategic decision-making.</li><li><strong>Cross-Functional Alignment:</strong> Drive collaboration across teams to complete initiatives and deliverables.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are searching for experienced Administrative Coordinators for our client, a non-profit organization for construction, based in New Westminster. In the role of Health & Safety Coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting the administrative function of the Health & Safety department and the Advisory Committee. No two days are the same in this fast paced, high volume role, requiring a highly organized individual who has a keen interest in learning new things, communicating with a variety of individuals, and understands the importance of Safety withing Construction.</p><p><br></p><p>The main duties of this person are:</p><p>• Manage the Director’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and reminders.</p><p>• Draft emails, memos, and other communications on behalf of the Director; respond to stakeholder inquiries related to safety and OH& S programs.</p><p>• Conduct regulatory reviews and prepare reports for industry groups as needed.</p><p>• Contribute to social media and publications promoting safety services; update Health & Safety content and industry resources on the website.</p><p>• Assist with planning annual Safety Conference and represent the organization at industry events.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records, templates, photos, and reports using the document management system.</p><p>• Ensure proper recordkeeping across all applicable databases and programs.</p><p>• Provide general administrative support to the Health & Safety team as directed by the Director.</p><p>• Coordinate committee activities by scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, documenting minutes and action items, and responding to member and stakeholder inquiries.</p><p>• Support project work by developing documentation and industry resources, and compiling statistics and progress reports for monthly or ad hoc presentations to the committees.</p><p>• Co-lead the Occupational Health & Safety (OH& S) program alongside the Director, including active participation in the JOHS Committee, internal safety initiatives, and COR audit responsibilities to maintain certification.</p><p>• Maintain compliance by updating OH& S documents in line with regulatory changes, liaising with WorkSafeBC as needed, and reporting safety statistics and progress to Executives.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Are you ready to elevate your career in accounting within a dynamic and innovative environment? Our Hamilton client is a publicly traded company where your contributions shape the future of the industry. We are seeking a motivated <strong>Controller </strong>to lead and transform accounting processes, mentor a talented finance team, and drive operational excellence across all business units. <strong>Please note this role is 100% onsite (for at least the first year).</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Drive Excellence: Oversee key accounting processes, including AP, AR, job costing, cost accounting, and project profitability reporting, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal controls</li><li>Streamline & Automate: Innovate and refine workflows by streamlining and automating internal processes, enhancing both efficiency and accuracy</li><li>Mentor Future Leaders: Lead, support, and train the finance team to perform at their highest potential, fostering professional growth and ensuring the integrity of the reporting cycle</li><li>Guide Decision-Making: Uncover actionable insights and trends through financial analyses to drive operational improvements across projects and business units</li><li>Build Best Practices: Collaborate with the VP of Finance and key stakeholders to create standardized accounting practices that improve efficiency and establish benchmarks for success</li><li>Deliver Results: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages, including forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses, with accuracy and timeliness</li></ul><p><strong>Your Contribution to the Team</strong></p><ul><li>Leadership That Inspires: Provide mentorship and coaching to team members while promoting their professional development and resourcefulness</li><li>Compliance & Accuracy: Ensure financial reporting aligns with ASPE and IFRS frameworks, anticipating changes to standards and implementing necessary adjustments</li><li>Data-Driven Insights: Create key performance indicator (KPI) reports, variance analyses, and work-in-process updates to support business intelligence for leadership decisions</li><li>Relationship Management: Liaise with internal stakeholders and external auditors, fostering effective communication and collaboration across departments</li></ul><p><strong>What is in it for You?</strong></p><ul><li>Career Growth: Unlock new opportunities to expand your expertise while building a deeper understanding of construction accounting and public operations at scale</li><li>Innovative Work Environment: Be part of a company that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement</li><li>Supportive Leadership: Work closely with a VP Finance and an empowered team committed to shared success</li><li>Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus, full health benefits, RRSP match, share purchase plan, merit-based growth opportunities, flexibility, and a positive team culture</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the CEO, the <strong>Chief Financial Officer (CFO)</strong> will play a pivotal role in shaping strategic financial decisions as part of the executive leadership team. This position offers the unique opportunity to succeed the current CFO transitioning into the Chief Operating Officer role—providing essential mentorship and continuity during your onboarding.</p><p>The successful candidate will oversee the financial health of the organization while driving strategic growth initiatives and operational efficiency. With a hands-on approach, you will serve as an advisor and partner to the CEO, COO, and other key leaders to ensure sustainable, long-term value creation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO, COO, and other stakeholders.</li><li>Lead all aspects of <strong>finance, accounting, tax, and treasury</strong> functions, including non-financial areas as assigned.</li><li>Foster interdepartmental collaboration, ensuring alignment across sales, operations, IT, and other functions.</li><li>Develop and oversee the <strong>annual budgeting</strong> and forecasting processes.</li><li>Utilize data analytics and KPIs to drive insights and enable agile decision-making.</li><li>Manage cash flow, monitor financial covenants, and ensure <strong>GAAP-compliant financial reporting</strong>.</li><li>Oversee risk management initiatives and enhance financial controls to safeguard assets.</li><li>Partner with the leadership team to evaluate business performance and lead efforts on innovation and cost control.</li><li>Engage and coach a high-performing finance team, ensuring succession planning aligns with future goals.</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with external auditors, investors, and lenders.</li><li>Manage all aspects of <strong>public reporting</strong> to ensure compliance and transparency.</li><li>Oversee IT strategy in collaboration with IT teams to support business data and system integration.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst for a 12-month contract. This role will provide high-level financial analysis and modeling to support collective bargaining negotiations and other sensitive organizational initiatives. The successful candidate will work with confidential salary and benefits data, develop robust financial models, and provide strategic insights to senior leadership. This position requires a strong combination of analytical expertise, discretion, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to executive stakeholders. You will collaborate closely with teams in Finance, People & Culture, Legal, Strategy, and Project Management to ensure accurate planning, compliance with labor agreements, and alignment with organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze employee salary structures, benefits, and payroll data while maintaining strict confidentiality.</li><li>Develop financial models to evaluate compensation trends and forecast salary-related expenses.</li><li>Provide insights into salary competitiveness and cost impacts to support labor negotiations.</li><li>Assist in annual budgeting and long-term financial planning related to workforce costs.</li><li>Prepare sensitive data analysis for executive leadership and board-level presentations.</li><li>Support finance and HR leadership by preparing detailed cost analyses for collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).</li><li>Model various salary and benefits scenarios to assess the financial implications of union proposals.</li><li>Work closely with labor relations and legal teams to ensure compliance with contracts and labor laws.</li><li>Partner with People & Culture to align financial analysis with compensation strategies.</li><li>Ensure accuracy in salary and benefits cost allocations through collaboration with accounting teams.</li><li>Provide financial support for strategic and sensitive projects as required.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a skilled and proactive <strong>Bilingual (French)</strong> Talent Acquisition specialist to join our team in Mississauga, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee full-cycle recruitment processes, manage high-volume requisitions, and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract top-tier candidates. Your ability to build strong relationships and provide exceptional service will be key to fostering a positive hiring experience and enhancing our organizational culture.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage full-cycle recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding for diverse roles across client groups.</p><p>• Handle 15-20 job requisitions simultaneously, ranging from entry-level to mid-senior positions.</p><p>• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies using platforms such as LinkedIn and other social media channels.</p><p>• Build partnerships with educational institutions and healthcare associations to enhance company branding and visibility.</p><p>• Organize and participate in job fairs to support co-op student recruitment initiatives.</p><p>• Promote and manage the internal Employee Referral Program, including monthly communications to employees.</p><p>• Conduct reference checks, background verifications, and offer negotiations in collaboration with third-party vendors.</p><p>• Provide market insights and competitive intelligence to support talent strategies and organizational decisions.</p><p>• Present recruitment updates and metrics to senior management, HR advisors, and the Recruitment Manager.</p><p>• Foster a positive candidate experience by delivering excellent customer service and promoting an inclusive workplace culture.</p>
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Executive Assistant to provide exceptional support to executive leadership in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will manage complex schedules, oversee travel arrangements, and ensure seamless coordination of high-level projects and events. Your organizational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality will be critical in helping the executive team focus on strategic priorities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage comprehensive travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and detailed itineraries for both work-related and personal needs.<br>• Serve as the primary contact for meeting preparation, follow-ups, and ensuring all necessary materials are organized and distributed.<br>• Handle sensitive information and communications with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism.<br>• Support personal tasks such as scheduling medical appointments, coordinating private banking, and managing errands to optimize executive productivity.<br>• Safeguard and effectively prioritize the executive’s calendar to maximize time efficiency.<br>• Conduct in-depth research to assist in decision-making and provide actionable insights.<br>• Oversee corporate communications and the planning of company-wide events, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.<br>• Record, transcribe, and distribute meeting minutes, action items, and follow-up reports.<br>• Coordinate and troubleshoot logistics for meetings, events, and presentations, including booking venues, preparing agendas, and arranging catering.<br>• Review and proofread agreements and contracts to ensure accuracy and compliance with company standards.
