Some key requirements of the role:

• Develop, implement and monitor corporation policies, procedures and practices for administering the Acts.
• Provide accurate, timely and appropriate responses to requests in compliance with the Acts.
• Liaise with key decision makers to ensure proper application of the Acts, regulations and policies.
• Ensure Corporate Office information is up to date and assist public in accessing this information.
• Maintain records and follow up as necessary.
• Assemble and prepare notices, agendas and briefing materials for Board meetings.
• Maintain an efficient corporate records filing system which includes confidential and original documents such as contracts, leases, minutes of Board of Directors meetings, etc.

The ideal candidate has the appropriate Records Management and Access to Information Certificates, together with several years of experience in a related environment. Advanced Word and Excel skills are mandatory for this position as are effective communication and organization skills.  This is a great team environment with lots of opportunity for career advancement.  Competitive salary will be commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package will also be available to the successful candidate.

To be considered for this opportunity, please forward your resume to Anthea Maxwell (anthea@verticalbridge.ca).  We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Coordinate and monitor store implementation plans required to achieve performance targets.
• Ensure solid execution at store level of all programs and initiatives that pertain to: merchandising, food safety, inventory management, ordering practices, markdown management and office systems.
• Ensure the development of superior store staff capabilities in these specific areas: merchandising, food safety, inventory management, ordering practices, and markdown management.  
• Assist the Store Manager in recruitment and development of food department management.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of existing and future market trends, competitive position, sales opportunities and initiatives within the region.
• Act as a liaison between stores and Food Procurement & Wholesaling.
• Assist the General Manager with the development of annual and three year plans for the development of the food business in each major market store.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum10 years related experience or a combination of post secondary education and experience in a related field.
• Multi unit management experience required.
• Strong Microsoft office skills.
• Demonstrated product knowledge and understanding of merchandising principles.
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
• Proven organizational, planning, and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks and assignments while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Must work well in a fast paced dynamic team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess strong customer service skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships within the organization.
• Must possess or have the desire to develop an in-depth understanding of the company’s customers.
• Knowledge of the Food Service industry is an asset.
• Ability to travel to remote locations up to 90 days per year.

This is an excellent opportunity within the Canadian retail industry.  Our client is willing  to cover relocation expenses so resumes from qualified candidates located anywhere in Canada are welcome.  Please send your resume in confidence to Sandra Reder at sreder@verticalbridge.ca

We thank everyone for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

In addition to strong project management skills you will:

• Support and develop the business analysis project management skills of your team.
• Assist the Section Manager in planning projects and portfolio activities on a month-by-month basis.
• Establish project schedules, allocate resources and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Act as account manager to larger client accounts and support other business analysts in their account management function.
• Collaborate with team and technical resources in order to prepare proposals for a variety of diverse and complex problems, reflecting costs, time required and alternative approaches to satisfy existing and future needs.
• Organize and give presentations to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Set performance objectives of the team and manage performance and quality of team results.

Requirements:

• A university degree in computer science, business administration or other related discipline with an IT focus – preferably in business analysis or project management.
• Minimum 15 years progressively responsible relevant IT experience.
• Minimum 8 years experience managing projects through all phases of the project life cycle or specialized in business analysis.
• Prior experience in a SAS environment is ideal.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional customer service, client management and team leadership skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects with conflicting deadlines in a team environment.
• Prior experience within the financial services sector is a definite asset.
• PMI or IIBA certified and use best practices in project management or business analysis would be ideal.

This role reports to the Manager, Business Development & Delivery.  If you are looking for an opportunity that supports a self-starter who has clear ideas of what they want to accomplish then we would like to hear from you!  Please apply in confidence to sreder@verticalbridge.ca

Salary Range:  $60,000-$80,000 plus bonus & benefits (will be commensurate with experience)

We thank all applicants, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Please submit your resume, in confidence, to Dawn Longshaw c/o dlongshaw@verticalbridge.ca

Please submit your resume, in confidence, to Dawn Longshaw c/o dlongshaw@verticalbridge.ca

Please submit your resume, in confidence, to Dawn Longshaw c/o dlongshaw@verticalbridge.ca

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitoring and maintaining registration and accreditation processes-this includes data entry, maintaining and ensuring accuracy of the database and website, maintaining the filing system, generating and producing reports, tracking applications and generating form letters.
• Assisting with institutional closure process-this includes providing support to students and institutions, processing claims and providing claims that are ready for Board consideration.
• Assist with the student complaint process-this includes preparing all correspondence surrounding a student complaint and dealing in a diplomatic  way directly with students.
• Assess and monitor unregistered, non-compliant institutions-includes reviewing reports, and conducting research on the web, preparing correspondence and tracking responses.
• Provide general office assistance-includes generating monthly reports and compiling information, providing back-up for the Receptionist/Office Assistant as required and identifying and preparing records for shipment and storage with off-site archives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications-Word, Excel and Outlook
• Data entry experience
• Experience dealing with the public, occasionally in a high stress environment
• Excellent command of English both oral and written
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills and use discretion
• Effective and efficient time management skills-ability to prioritize
• Post-secondary education with three years relevant experience or a combination of relevant work experience and education.

We have worked extensively with this organization and they are well known for being a great employer.  The salary for this role will be commensurate with experience and is expected to be in the $37,000-$39,000 range with excellent benefits including a pension plan.

If you are looking for a stable long-term opportunity with a great employer and potential to grow then please send your resume in confidence to Anthea Maxwell (anthea@verticalbridge.ca).

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short-listed will be contacted.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• An Electrical trade certificate or Electrical Engineering Degree
• 5-7 years experience in electrical project management and estimating
• Experience with Accubid estimating programs is an asset (Accubid Pro and Change Order)
• Good organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good computer skills including MS Office

The compensation for this role is competitive and includes a bonus, employer matched RRSP’s and one of the best benefit plans in the industry.  If you are looking for a career with an industry leader where there are opportunities for growth and advancement please submit your resume to info@verticalbridge.ca  in confidence.

We thank everyone for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Being an entrepreneur myself I know the hardest thing to do is to let go and leave your “baby” behind. Who’s going to take care of things while you’re away?

This is the reality that many entrepreneurs have to deal with (myself included). Recent statistics show that one of the main reasons people take a job because the potential employer offers learning and growth opportunities to their employees. This is especially true of the Gen Y’s.

Learning and growth comes in many shapes and sizes. You can send people out to take courses. You can bring in trainers to train your employees on specific things like sales, communication skills, team building etc. Or you can tap into their strengths and give them an opportunity to handle something that you do that they normally wouldn’t be responsible for. Empowering your employees to take on new and interesting challenges is a great way to ensure that they are able to contribute and learn while working for you. It also tells them that you trust them with the business.

Reassigning some of your responsibilities to others requires some preplanning on your part. You will need to identify key strengths within your team and how they align with some of the things that you are currently responsible for. Then you begin to train and develop those people. Start doing this today and soon you’ll be in a position to free yourself up so that you can focus your efforts on business building activities or taking a well deserved vacation.

Lately there has been a lot of news in the media that Western Canada is seeing the first signs of economic recovery. Housing sales and starts are up, unemployment numbers in June were significantly lower than predicted and companies are starting to hire again.

Summer is traditionally a slower time of year for most companies and this year with the economic slow down it has given us all time to pause and reflect on how we do business and whether or not this is getting us the results we are looking for. Now is a great time to take a close look at your business from an HR perspective in order to ensure that you are ready for the upturn in the market.

Some of the things companies should be looking at are:

• Do you have the right people in the right jobs?
• Do you have enough people to get the work done when the economy shifts forward again?
• Are you compensating your people at fair market value? There was a skilled labor shortage prior to the economic downturn and that shortage will be a reality again as the economy improves. Now’s the time to access talent that would normally be very difficult to find.
• Do you have the right human resource systems, policies and practices in place?

Spend some time now while things are still relatively quiet and make sure that you are ready to hit the ground running in the Fall!