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Here are samples of some of the exceptional candidates The Headhunters represents. Contact us to learn more about a particular candidate or to discuss how we can help you find the best talent in the market. Learn more about our Services and Why Work With Us.
British Columbia
- 10+ years managing teams in unionized and non-unionized environments
- Experience in automotive, aerospace and energy manufacturing industries
- Contact recruiter: email Dave Banns or call 236.521.4735
- Civil Engineering background and EIT with EGBC
- Experience with various construction projects in North America
- Based in Vancouver and open to travel
- Contact recruiter: email Dave Banns or call 236.521.4735
- Registered PEng with EGBC
- Over 7 years of experience in BC (contracting and consulting)
- Master of Applied Sciences in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering
- Based in Vancouver, BC and open to travel
- Contact recruiter: email Dave Banns or call 236.521.4735
- 10+ years of locally and over 20 years of leadership experience
- Managed and responsible for conventional distribution centres greater than 350,000 sf ft in size and automated distribution centres greater than 240,000 sq ft in size
- Managed and developed teams of over 8 direct reports and 200 indirect reports (union and non-unionized)
- Industry experience: pharmaceutical, food, data storage and protection
- Promotes and drives safety, diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace to build an engaged and fair culture
- Contact recruiter: email Dave Banns or call 236.521.4735
- 10+ years of experience simultaneously managing multiple high-profile private and public projects throughout BC
- Project values range from $100K up to $10M
- Only interested in opportunities in Prince George
- Available on short notice
- Contact recruiter: email Dave Banns or call 236.521.4735
- Looking for regional, district, or territory sales manager/director roles
- 10+ years of outside sales leadership experience representing major brands in the automotive parts industry
- Directs sales and brand management at 75 partner distributors across Canada
- Strong presenter with proven experience educating partners on product knowledge to drive sales
- Experience managing relationships with suppliers and manufacturers
- Open to heavy travel
- Has the ability to work and live in Canada and the United States
- Salary expectations: $150,000–200,000 annual
- Contact recruiter: email Corey Boult or call 236.521.4737
Alberta
- An executive administrator with 5+ years of experience including board management at an international level, meeting minutes, agendas, event planning, client management, internal/external stakeholder communication, website development, calendar management, international travel arrangements, marketing, calendar management, email management, RFPs, strategic planning, proposals and other administrative tasks
- Strong business acumen, organized, proactive, high discretion and adaptable
- Has provided executive support to senior executives including CEOs and owners, VP of Sales and Directors
- Industry experience: tech, architecture and digital marketing
- Presents as professional, friendly and polished
- Very tech-savvy and familiar with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, a variety of in-house software and social media platforms
- Salary expectations: $86,000 annual
- Contact recruiter: email Patti Babyn or call 780.784.9884
- Senior-level Controller who could move into a VP Finance or General Manager role with a smaller, entrepreneurial company
- A designated CPA and working towards a Chartered Business Valuator designation
- Has been through a number of acquisitions and is well-versed in that space
- Exceptional Excel skills
- Approaches accounting and finance as a strategic partner to operations and sales teams
- Salary expectations: $130,000 annual
- Contact recruiter: email Cam Macmillan or call 780.784.9876
- Expertise in growing retail and/or franchises
- Extensive national experience with well-established brands in both retail and quick-service restaurants
- Engages with customers exceptionally well and has a reputation for building collaborative teams
- Salary expectations: $120,000 annual
- Contact recruiter: email Cam Macmillan or call 780.784.9876
- 19+ years as a financial, insurance, and estate planning advisor
- Has worked in the credit union system and other financial services firms
- Licensed in both British Columbia and Alberta, looking to relocate from BC to Edmonton
- Has completed CFP and CSI, along with a Financial Planning Certification from NAIT
- Enjoys breaking down complex financial concepts in ways that clients can easily understand
- Good listener, calm, open-minded, building strong client relationships
- Contact recruiter: email Danielle Bragge or call 780.784.9877
Manitoba
Operations, Supply Chain & Engineering
- 7 years of experience in engineering within manufacturing environment
- Experience in process optimization and flow, streamlining procedures, creating SOPs, with a continuous improvement/lean mindset
- Hands-on experience with implementing process improvements, resulting in increased production rate, through analyzing workflow, developing new procedures and practices, reducing set up times, materials systems and procedures
- Hands-on experience with PLCs, sensors, robotics, programming, drives, motors, various machinery
- Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Diploma
- Presents as personable, intelligent, with strong communication skills
- Salary expectations: $85,000–$90,000 annual
- Contact recruiter: email Tracy Proutt or call 204.977.6753
- 20+ years of experience in engineering within various manufacturing environments, including plastic mold injecting, aerospace, automotive and electrical
- Hands-on experience in process and industrial engineering, equipment maintenance, trouble-shooting and repairs
- Extensive experience in lean manufacturing, developing and maintaining engineering and manufacturing processes Experience with assessing capital equipment, assessing all equipment/processes to optimize production output
- Strong leadership skills and achievement focus; works well with individuals at all levels of organizations
- Has led design and manufacturing teams; enjoys leadership as well as being hands-on
- Extensive experience with maintenance, preventative maintenance programs and ensuring all equipment is proactively maintained to reduce lost time in production
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Red River College
- Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) through CTTAM
- Lean Green Belt and Yellow Belt
- Salary expectations: $100,000–$110,000 annual
- Contact recruiter: email Tracy Proutt or call 204.977.6753
- 5 years of experience leading a team of mechanical designers and technicians
- Oversees equipment projects from design concepts, through to construction and completion
- Experience working with engineering consulting firms, sub-contractors and trades in construction and industrial sectors
- Excellent communication skills with a strong team focus
- Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, University of Manitoba and P. Eng designation
- Salary expectations: $115,000–$120,000 annual
- Contact recruiter: email Tracy Proutt or call 204.977.6753
- 10 years of project management experience in construction, manufacturing and real estate
- Strong skills in project management, estimating and cost management
- Has overseen large-scale projects of $10M+
- Experience working for a general contractor
- Managed over 100 projects at one time, including structural – parking lots, sidewalks, concrete structures, building maintenance, expansion projects, and automation projects (ranging from $10K to $1M); worked with clients on design/construction
- Experience working with and building relationships with clients (internal and external), owners, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers
- Accustomed to dealing with tight deadlines, multiple projects on the go, dealing with any client issues to ensure a positive resolution
- Project Management Certificate, Red River College
- Salary expectations: $120,000–$140,000 annual
- Contact recruiter: email Tracy Proutt or call 204.977.6753
- 15 years of experience in supply chain across various industries including manufacturing and construction
- Experience with cost analysis, pricing, working with vendors for production materials, maintenance projects and capital projects
- Experience with estimating and costing for large construction projects in (materials for roads, bridges and oil and gas refineries), and some exposure to reading/interpreting drawings
- Strong experience with Excel and SAP
- Project Management Diploma
- Salary expectations: $65,000 annual
- Contact recruiter: email Tracy Proutt or call 204.977.6753
- 14 years of experience in manufacturing, rail industry, steel mill, and retail, including 6 years in supervisory roles such as production, maintenance, and warehouse.
- Extensive experience in unionized environment with strong focus on safety, quality, production planning, and problem-solving
- Thinks strategically; open to change and continuous improvement
- Confident and self-motivated; strong leadership skills
- Proven track record of setting and reaching organizational goals
- Highly coachable and responsible, with an open communication style
- Salary expectations: $75,000–$80,000 annual
- Contact recruiter: email Tracy Proutt or call 204.977.6753
- High-performing, results-oriented executive with 15+ years in senior leadership roles
- Diverse, cross-functional leadership and management experience resulting in organizational effectiveness
- Dynamic change agent with proven track record of improving revenues, employee engagement, productivity, and profitability
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking ability, developing solutions for complex business issues using a visionary cost-effective approach
- Core strengths include: strategic planning and execution; profit & loss optimization; sales and operations leadership; contract negotiations; organizational development; change management; multi-facility management; operational excellence; supply chain management
- Salary expectations: $150,000 annual + performance bonus
- Contact recruiter: email Tracy Proutt or call 204.977.6753
- 20+ years in management roles in various industries within the manufacturing sector
- Proven track record of success in engaging and motivating multi-cultural teams to achieve organizational goals
- Highly achievement-focused, increasing productivity and cost-savings to become manager of #1 plant in Canada
- Successfully managed lean and continuous improvement projects, resulting in increased plant performance
- Integral in leading teams to achieving highest KPIs in Canada
- Led change of culture from a long run, high inventory model to a short run, fast changeover production system
- Salary expectations: $95,000–100,000 annual
- Contact recruiter: email Tracy Proutt or call 204.977.6753
- 10+ years of experience leading teams in logistics and transportation, coordinating material shipments across North America
- Proven track record of developing and nurturing relationships with 3PL warehouses and carriers from coast to coast in Canada and the U.S.
- Oversees volume over $400M/annually in a very fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Manages annual budget, ensuring the best contract pricing and cost savings for the organization
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- CITT/CCLP designation
- Salary expectations: $90,000–100,000 annual
- Contact recruiter: email Tracy Proutt or call 204.977.6753
Accounting & Finance
- CPA with 20 years of senior finance leadership
- Known for leading organizations through complex and changing environments
- Extensive knowledge of the grain and agriculture industry
- Strengths in financial reporting, internal controls, strategic planning and process improvement
- Known for coaching and developing strong finance teams
- Salary expectations: $125,000 annual
- Contact recruiter: email Barry Milne or call 204.515.0801
- CPA/CFA with 15 years of senior finance leadership
- Large public company experience within financial services & healthcare
- High-level skills in global financial reporting, complex financial analysis and compliance
- Proven ability to develop teams and lead projects
- Keen interest in financial services, real estate, construction and manufacturing
- Salary expectations: $150,000–175,000 annual
- Contact recruiter: email Barry Milne or call 204.515.0801
- Seasoned finance professional with 20 years of senior finance leadership in large, public company
- Strengths include internal & external reporting, financial controls & processes, budgeting & investor relations
- Managed 100+ direct reports and annual revenues of $700M+
- Change manager having successfully integrated new business units and developed operational improvements
- Provided strategic analysis and financial models to assess product and business unit profitability
- Strong coach and mentor to staff across multiple departments
- Comfortable working with executives on “big picture” and getting into the weeds with staff
- Salary expectations: $140,000+ annual
- Contact recruiter: email Barry Milne or call 204.515.0801
- 5 years of full recruitment experience with two global companies with international operations
- Highly skilled in all areas of recruitment including candidate sourcing, screening, negotiations & onboarding
- Demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships with hiring managers across multiple departments
- Successfully partnered with recruitment agencies on challenging searches
- Developed talent strategies for attracting top candidates
- Functions well in high-pressure, deadline-driven team environment
- Recruitment across all verticals with large success within finance & information technology
- Salary expectations: $60,000+ annual
- Contact recruiter: email Barry Milne or call 204.515.0801
Sales & Marketing
- 12 years of experience in marketing and digital marketing and well-versed in various digital marketing strategies, including SEO, pay-per-click advertising, content creation and copywriting.
- Experience in brand management, developing and implementing strategies to enhance brand reputation and visibility in the market
- Skilled in developing tools for lead tracking and analyzing lead engagement to optimize sales conversion rates
- Talented in running 360-degree marketing campaigns across various industries, including regulated sectors like gaming, gambling, and cryptocurrency
- Adept and passionate at research-driven data analysis, which enables informed decisions and drives successful marketing strategies
- Apart from marketing expertise, has valuable event and media experience, demonstrated through their role as a volunteer event and marketing coordinator for a large comic con
- Open to working onsite or remote
- Contact recruiter: email Tania McMahon or call 236.521.4738
- 10+ years of senior sales and sales management experience within hospitality
- Strong communicator and comfortable presenting to executives and senior leadership
- Strategic B2B sales leader with ability to motivate and empower diverse teams
- Described as ambitious, committed, energetic, strategic and hard-working
- Open to 25% travel schedule
- Bachelor of Arts degree
- Salary expectations: $100,000 annual
- Contact recruiter: email Corey Boult or call 236.521.4737
Ontario
- 25+ years of leadership experience in aerospace industry, including 20+ years as Designated Aerospace Engineer working directly with Transport Canada/FAA/EASA and other regulatory bodies; very strong on Civil Aviation and Certification Regulations and has built strong relationships with these organizations
- 15 years in senior leadership roles, successfully leading teams in design, engineering, production quality, and certification/airworthiness
- Proven track record of developing and engaging teams, leading them through projects from start to finish, with a focus on process improvement, and building a collaborative, accountable group of professionals and cross-functional teams
- Has managed large programs and portfolios up to $20M
- Has an MBA, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, P. Eng. and PMP Designations
- Salary expectations: $200,000 annual + bonus
- Contact recruiter: email Tracy Proutt or call 204.977.6753
- 10+ years of progressive leadership in supply chain management, including coordinating and enhancing supply chain functions across global operations
- Proven track record of spearheading international procurement, distribution, and logistics strategies to meet organizational goals, while minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency
- Proficient in implementing best practices such as lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and advanced inventory management techniques to streamline global supply chain operations
- Well-versed in navigating international trade regulations, customs compliance, and cross-border logistics, ensuring the seamless movement of goods across diverse markets
- Skilled in leveraging advanced supply chain management software and ERP systems to monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) on a global scale
- Demonstrated success in building and leading cross-functional, multicultural teams dispersed across multiple regions, fostering collaboration and achieving common supply chain objectives
- Proficient in data analytics and data-driven decision-making, allowing for the development of proactive strategies for enhancing global supply chain performance
- Salary expectations: $150,000 annual
- Contact recruiter: email Danielle Bragge or call 780.784.9877
National (Canada)
- Open to international, national or regional sales and marketing CMO, VP or Director roles
- 9+ years of brand development and sales/marketing leadership experience
- Process and design improvement and implementation
- Proven negotiation skills
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Strong motivational leader and mentor
- Successfully developed and maintained the entire revenue channel exceeding $10 million annually
- Experience managing relationships and negotiations with clients and vendors
- Open to travel and relocation
- Salary expectations: $160,000–190,000 annual
- Contact recruiter: email Tania McMahon or call 236.521.4738