Are you seeking a career where you wake up excited about each morning? Do you want to be an integral part of a engaged environment, where mutual support and open communication are the cornerstones of success? Do you want to be recognized for your talent and supported to grow your career? Then consider this opportunity as your potential next step.

Our client is a growth-minded entrepreneurial commercial real estate developer and property management advisory company whose head office resides in Edmonton, Alberta. They are a group of forward thinkers who are passionate about what they do and they want to hire a like-minded Document Coordinator to join them in their head office. Their exceptional commitment to their employees is mirrored in their history of internal promotions and empowerment, creating a solid track record of success stories. This company hires for personality and fit first. They invite a like-minded and talented administrator who offers an exposure in corporate commercial legal assisting, lease administration, and /or commercial real estate contract documentation to join a happy team who leads the centralized management of contracts , compliance, due diligence and related administration for all their offices across Canada.

You will partner with the Manager, Lease Administration, providing an array of detailed administrative efforts attached to various contractual efforts within the leasing, properties, and administration portfolios.  This team is happy, organized and diligently focused, acting as an exceptional and responsive internal service centre that ensures compliancy, consistency and risk are managed accordingly. You will be able to promote your capacity for adding value to this operation by demonstrating your resourcefulness, intellect, curiosity and high attention for detail. Your proficiency in MS Office and exposure to (or capacity to learn) Yardi and Angus will elevate your capacity to be successful. Based on the array of confidential information at hand, your ability to apply strong professional boundaries and a high level integrity is a must.

As a dedicated Document Coordinator, you offer an exposure to commercial real estate administration, ideally having worked with leases, contracts, executed documentation, change orders, critical timelines and the like. Past peers and leaders have regaled you for your ability to deliver as per the timelines, collaborate with a wide variety of personalities, discern a lot of information, and prioritize requests. Your discerning eye for detail, coupled with your affinity for embracing the diversity of each day, aligns seamlessly with the demands of this role. As such, you not only elevate your own endeavours but also enrich the collaborative fabric of your team, ensuring collective success.

Interested? Unlock your potential with an organization that beckons you to embark on a journey of happy collaboration, where your passion for detailed work can fuel growth. Committed to a culture of diversity and inclusiveness, this company offers a very good compensation package that includes comprehensive health benefits, educational development support, association membership fees and hybrid work flexibility, along with other fun perks that contribute to your career elevation and work joy. Pre-employment requirements include a criminal verification check and the ability to be bondable. We look forward to your submitting your resume by sending it directly and in confidence to Cindy Nicholls Smith, CPC, MHCS, Principal, at cindy@avidexec.com.

Please note that due to the high volume of candidates responding to this job, only those candidates who possess the potential fit and requirements will be contacted. AVID EXEC thanks all those that respond and will keep your information for future consideration.  Candidates who possess the ability to work in Canada and currently reside in Edmonton will be given priority. 

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Our client, one of Canada’s most dynamic company’s to watch, is experiencing significant growth and is introducing the new position of Administration Manager (Edmonton/ Leduc County, Alberta) to their team. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the executive team, you will lean on your wide ranging administration talents to positively affect the daily work flow, enhancing processes and systems that will assist in responding to current demands and future growth. A Certified B Corporation, this organization demonstrates an authentic commitment to balancing purpose and profit, deploying impactful world-class carbon capture projects. They believe in building an equitable and inclusive work environment that empowers employees to be authentically purposeful in the demonstration of their talent while expanding on the company’s culture.

THE OPPORTUNITY   |   This mid-level role will require you to be part of building out your job description, filling in on several internal company gaps. The Administration Manager position is complexed and requires a multi-facetted and agile professional who can act as a hub in the daily efforts and growth of the company. You will partner with the leadership team and apply your hands-on prowess to manage several administration and operations functions related to projects, tech, hr, communications, finance, proposals, legal/contracts, process and policy development, office management and more. Sharing in the company’s passion for creating credible nature-base carbon removal projects is key to your elevating with the company’s culture. Your success in this role will establish and offer you elevated opportunities as the company continues to grow.

YOUR TALENT  | You offer an exposure and nimble skill set that will allow you to lead, execute and effectively manage the many areas involved with this role. As such, you could be described as a unicorn of sorts – a professional who is good at a lot of things – one who is highly resourceful, curious, self-motivated and possesses a keen eye for detail. You have created solid success patterns in your career thus far and are driven by behaving-out your purpose. Current and former colleagues have regaled you for your exemplary communication skills along with your ability to manage a lot of minutia well. You possess the ability to self-direct, lead and take charge, creating order out of chaos. You are a forward thinker and understand how to manage risk while bringing recommendations to the table. Although this position requires you to often communicate and liaise with the CEO and leadership team, there are going to be several times that you will be working solely to coordinate and complete several time-sensitive matters.

REQUIREMENTS | The ideal candidate for this role is passionate, self-aware and intelligent. Having a post secondary education (business or related) along with a wide exposure to business infrastructure areas like tech, hr, communications, accounting and finance, proposals, marketing, legal/contracts, compliance, process and policy development and administration would be ideal. We get it – it’s a lot; however, your need for challenge, matched with you either knowing enough or not being scared to tackle new learning, will be the key your your success. This position offers the opportunity for both hybrid work and a flexible schedule. Please note that the location of the company resides on EIA lands in Leduc County.

INTERESTED? |  This position offers a very competitive salary along with an excellent benefits package and other happy perks. Please contact Cindy Nicholls Smith, Principal, at cindy@avidexec.com to submit your resume or to attain more information. We are very excited about this hire, so we look forward to meeting you soon. Our client is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply. All information provided is kept in the strictest of confidence, in keeping with all applicable legislation. Strong consideration will be given to those candidates who currently reside in the Edmonton and area and who possess Canadian residency or citizenship.

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Our client, a highly successful and well established company, headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, is looking for a savvy and energetic Senior Marketing Manager, Manufacturing Division to help them remain an industry leader within the North American and International market places. Producing a range of specialty products, this highly entrepreneurial and privately owned business has formed a relaxed, integrated and people-based culture that recognizes and rewards talent for their exceptional contributions.  If you are a highly effective and innovative marketing leader, this may be the right opportunity for you.

YOUR TALENTS   You possess a keen ability to deep dive into diverse markets.  Whether it’s the industrial or construction sector, you have a knack for identifying trends, predicting customer proclivities and gaining competitor intelligence.  This has enabled you to develop and execute focused marketing and communications plans that have provided your past employer’s with a competitive advantage. You have demonstrated successes in working closely with R&D/Production and Sales Groups to re/establish brands and launch new products, adding to your capacity to be successful in this new position. Your strong understanding of your “audience” has aided you when developing clever marketing presentations and collateral for trade shows, distributors and customers.  You are tech savvy and well versed in utilizing Salesforce or other CRM software. Keeping up with new marketing methodologies, you have integrated social media, web optimization and other non-traditional vehicles to promote your division’s products and further penetrate the market.

YOUR ABILITIES   Throughout your life people have consistently complimented you on your nimbleness. Your natural dexterity to be equally creative while demonstrating strong business prowess has resulted in your having an advanced capability for adeptly analyzing, developing, planning and executing.  As such, your critical thinking tends to push boundaries and, as much as you are a team player, you also can demonstrate a high level of self-reliance that enables you to lead your area with a level of autonomy, complimenting company and peer objectives. Possessing a genuine sense of curiosity and the aptitude to absorb information quickly has allowed you to maneuver well in past companies and garner a strong grasp of the products you were promoting. Your authentic demeanor and level of intuitiveness has granted you with the ability to influence people and create impact.  As a result, leaders and peers have appreciated your amicable, transparent and direct communication style and they’ll miss you when you leave them for this new position.

WIN THE JOB   Your post-secondary education in marketing, along with 8+ years of progressive experience, ideally working in an industrial marketing position or with a Creative Agency, will heighten you in this competition. Having the competencies to lead and mentor a small team, along with managing vendors, adds to your ability to attain this role. Microsoft Office and experience with Sales Force or a related CRM software is also very valuable. Please note that there is minimal (scheduled) travel that will be required, so a valid passport and the ability to travel to the USA and internationally is compulsory.

THROW YOUR HAT IN THE RING   This is a career elevating position for a creative business-marketing professional who want to step up, apply their talent and lead this marketing department to new levels of success. Success will result in growth and progression. Please send your resume to Cindy Nicholls Smith, Principal, AVID EXEC Ltd., using the applicant submission access provided here or by direct contact at cindy@avidexec.com.  All information shared is kept in the strictest of confidence in keeping with all applicable laws.

Please note that due to the high volume of candidates responding to this job, only those candidates who possess the requirements will be contacted. AVID EXEC thanks all those that respond and will keep your information for future consideration.  Candidates who possess the ability to work in Canada and currently reside in Edmonton and area will be given priority. Candidates outside Edmonton will be given consideration.

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Our client, one of Edmonton most reputable and long-standing law firms, is introducing the new position of Chief Executive Officer (Edmonton, Alberta) to their Executive Team. Reporting to the Managing Partner with accountability to the Partnership, the COO will develop and drive new transformational initiatives that will allow additional bench strengths, business growth and talent approaches to be introduced.

THE OPPORTUNITY | This is a new role for the firm, so you will have the ability to act as a trailblazer. They are not looking for a traditional leader but a transformational one. The COO job is complexed and requires a multi-facetted and agile leader who can act as a valuable pivot, innovator and entrepreneur. As COO, you will help the Partners set the overall Strategic Direction, driving the firm’s ability to successfully meet the long and short term key performance indicators. You share in the firm’s vision of advancement and operational excellence. As such, you will be accountable for collaboratively leading, executing and managing all aspects related to the firm’s Operations, Organizational Effectiveness, Financial Performance, Risk Management, People Leadership, Human Resources, Administration, Marketing, Technology and Business Development.

YOUR VALUE PROPOSITION | You possess strong strategic and visionary capabilities that are bolstered by your capacity to create results. Your wide-ranging business exposure and practiced competency areas are a big part of your value proposition. Your alignment with the firm’s culture and leadership is key to your producing above average results. You are very attracted to challenge and abhor the word “can’t”. You approach your work in a ‘hands-on-strategic’ manner, assessing and analyzing quickly, creating an informed plan of action and executing there-of. You possess high ethical standards and an uncompromising sense of integrity. Your emotional intelligence and communication capacity contribute to your ability to influence, manage conflict well and proactively work with people. You have developed thick skin and have always worked from the adage “company before ego”. It doesn’t need to be your idea, it just needs to makes sense. As such, you openly accept and give feedback, hold yourself accountable and demonstrating strong professional boundaries. Your reputation is extremely important and you have developed a robust network through your professional and community involvement.

REQUIREMENTS | You can demonstrate consistent executive leadership success patterns and outcomes that overlay well with the deliverables of this job. You offer an exposure and nimble skill set that will allow you to lead, execute, transform and effectively manage the many areas involved with this role. Your growth mind-set provides you with the potential to align and “fit” with the firm’s culture

PREREQUISITE | The selected candidate must satisfactorily meet the pre-employment conditions: Enhanced EPS Information Check or Enhanced RCMP Criminal Record Check, Child Intervention Record Check, Education Confirmation and a Soft Credit Check/Credit Score (this role has direct access to the firm’s finances and accounts). Strong consideration will be given to those candidates who currently reside in the Edmonton area and who possess Canadian residency or citizenship. Our client is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply. All information provided is kept in the strictest of confidence, in keeping with all applicable legislation.

INTERESTED? | Please contact Cindy Nicholls Smith, Principal, at cindy@avidexec.com to obtain the COO EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY PROFILE.

Due to the response volume, only those candidates who meet the requirements of our client will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your submission.

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My client, a successful and privately owned commercial real estate group of companies, is in search of a talented CONTROLLER (Edmonton, Alberta) who wants grow their career in a dynamic, vibrant and collaborative environment. Possessing a CPA designation and boasting direct experience in commercial real estate, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operational accounting for all companies, including reporting, finacial statement generation, managing compliance, and audit preparation. Your proven track record for maneuvering in a hands-on strategic manner, leading a small team and partnering with owners and other company personnel, will add to your success in this role.

The Company |  This entrepreneurial group has a long standing history and strong reputation for being savvy and timely, bolstered by owners who each possess intuitive and practiced skill sets that have added to their success. They continue to evolve and grow, increasing and managing their own assets beyond that of attracting business and investors to their other diversified related real estate opportunities.

Your Talent | Added to your strong technical accounting experience and designation is your propensity to act as strong right hand person and collaborator with company leaders.  You approach your work from a transactional and strategic mindset.  Your strong understanding of accounting principles have been valuable in your managing end-to-end full-cycle accounting. You welcome an opportunity where you can ensure that all financial and administrative functions are conducted in an efficient, timely, and accurate manner, enhancing controls and systems as required to manage risk and meet company and compliance objectives.

Who You Are |  You are an emotionally intelligent professional who appreciates building mutual trust with those you work with, especially wth the senior leadership team. Your self-awareness and confidence has aided you in your ability to communicate and connect with people. You like to be recognized for your intelligence and utilized for your wide ranging accouting savvy. Possessing confident leadership and risk management skills, you have no problem speaking up and even debating something you believe in. As a critical thinker, you are naturally curious and will ask questions whilst demonstrating a high level of resourcefulness.  Process, accuracy and creating positive work flow are behaviours that have allowed you to produce favourable outcomes. You like an integrated, respectful and flexible work environment that practices work-life balance.   Being supported to grow your competencies is must and demonstrates that you are with a company who wants to invest in you. You have an equally fulfilling life outside of work that allows you to recharge and also provides you with some good fodder for those Monday morning chitchats.

INTERESTED? | Reporting to the ownership, this position offers a six-figure competitive compensation package, including benefits, licences/fees, education support and paid underground parking; beyond that of being able to work remotely at times.  Possessing a CPA  designation with a supplementary post-secondary education and experience in Commercial Real Estate (property, asset, mortgage, trusts, investors, partnerships) along with managing the accounting for a group of companies, will set you up for better success. If you have a desire to feel valued and contribute to a successful business, please contact or send your resume in confidence to Cindy Nicholls Smith, Principal, at cindy@avidexec.com. All information shared is kept in the strictest of confidence, in keeping with applicable laws and standards.

Pre-Employment Requirements:  Security Clearance and Proof of COVID Vaccinations.

Please note that due to the high volume of candidates responding to this job, only those candidates who possess the backgrounds and requirements will be contacted. AVID EXEC thanks all those who respond and will keep your information for future consideration. Candidates who possess the ability to work in Canada and currently reside in Edmonton will be given priority.

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Our client, a highly regarded leader in the Commercial Real Estate Development and Asset Ownership arena is looking for an exceptional team member who will partner with their Property Managers and lend their talent to their managing the accounting efforts attached to their large portfolio.  As their newest Property Management Accountant (Edmonton, AB) you will have the opportunity to work with a highly knowledgeable team, promoting your capacity for adding value to the operation by demonstrating your experience, resourcefulness, flexibility, intellect and high attention for detail.  In doing so, and based on this company’s continued growth, you have the ability to transition yourself into elevated positions that will aid in your career trajectory.

RESPONSIBILITIES   Working in a highly entrepreneurial and dynamic environment, you will be tasked with managing the full cycle accounting efforts attached to a thriving portfolio of properties.  In doing so, you will perform various functions, including: bank reconciliations, budgets/development, year-end reconciliations, cash flow statements, accruals/adjustments, working papers, GST, tenant payments, record of transfers and expense monitoring, etc.  Ultimately, you will partner with and provide advice to the Property Managers.  Having experience in software migration and implementation would be considered a great asset.

EXPERIENCE   Your exposure in a Commercial Real Estate accounting environment along with post-secondary education has given you solid experience and an excellent working knowledge of the various drivers associated with property management accounting, including having experience with Yardi/Yardi Voyager and MS Office Suite. You have been regaled for your exceptional organizational, interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills, beyond that of having industry knowledge. You understand the fast pace and constant demands associated with this work.  As such, you adapt to change and are flexible in your approach to your job. In addition you are very responsive, demonstrating a sense of urgency and timeliness.

INTERSTED This is a fantastic position with an incredibly dynamic and successful company who believes in providing excellence while creating a culture of respect. The role reports to an extremely knowledgeable and supportive Controller, who offers a very good compensation package, including bonus, health benefits and other perks. If you are interested and are ready to promote your career to that next level, please submit your resume to to Cindy Nicholls Smith, CPC, MHCS, Principal, at cindy@avidexec.com. All information provided will be kept in the strictest of confidence in keeping with all provincial and federal laws and standards.

Please note that due to the high volume of candidates responding to this job, only those candidates who possess the requirements will be contacted. AVID EXEC thanks all those that respond and will keep your information for future consideration.  Candidates who possess the ability to work in Canada and currently reside in Edmonton will be given priority.

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Our client, a successful commercial real estate owner/developer with a highly respected brand, is looking for a Senior Property Manager (Edmonton, AB). In this role, you will be responsible for the oversight of two high-value office & expanded portfolios, including being part of the development team of the newest asset. Managing a diverse team of 10+/- professionals will allow you to hone your people leadership skills. You will be part of an interdependent group within a highly resourced company where the executives have a reputation for being people builders and champions. As such, this position offers career enhancement, providing you with ability to build upon your bench strengths and grow your exposure, setting you up for elevated roles within the company and the commercial real estate industry.

The Job   You possess exemplary interpersonal communication skills along with an enterprising spirit and sophistication for creating and maintaining exceptional relationships with a range of national and local tenants. You are highly prepared, listen, have a strong sense of curiosity and can speak confidently to any matters related to your portfolio or PM knowledge base. Reporting to supportive leadership, you enjoy being accountable for the management of your properties, ensuring you are fulfilling lease obligations.  You apply strong and transparent controls that assist in optimizing operations, including “walking” your sites often to ensure quality efforts are in play that reduce risks and enhance the premium programming you have in place.  Your reputation for doing so has been directly linked to positive tenant retention, successful TI’s and capital projects management and positive relationships with contractors and vendors. These same behaviours lend themselves well when mentoring your team or working closely with colleagues in the leasing and development areas where you partner easily and communicate comfortably.

The Fit   You are highly motivated, organized, self-aware and detailed, possessing well developed written and verbal communication skills. A strong critical thinker with a high level of political acumen, you have a penchant for executing well and often demonstrate proactive solutions to bothersome challenges.  You are well acquainted with negotiating tenders and contracts and are capable at creating budgets and managing the many financial drivers associated with your portfolio. You like to form partnerships with your team and the leadership, each of whom lean on your capacity and who believe in your ability to make thoughtful recommendations and decisions. You are a walk the talk kind of person, following through on your commitments and demonstrating integrity and reliability.  You work well in a communicative and transparent environment that promotes mutual trust, supports team and whose culture recognizes and invests in employee talent, growth and wellness.

Interested? Your established experience of 7+ years as a Property Manager, ideally in office arena and exposure to hybrid asset development, provides you with a strong foundation for this position.  Possessing a current real estate license is ideal. Post-secondary education and/or any related real estate certifications will elevate your candidacy as will your comprehension of Yardi and ability to maneuver Microsoft Office programs. This is a fantastic position offering an Grade A comprehensive compensation package, including an above market six figure salary (commensurate with experience), bonus, benefits upon commencement, continuing education and development, association fees, parking, and many other fantastic perks. If you are interested and are ready to elevate your career to that next level, please send your resume, in confidence, to Cindy Nicholls Smith, CPC, MHCS, Principal at cindy@avidexec.com .  All information provided is kept in the strictest of confidence, in keeping with applicable laws and standards.

Pre-employment requirements for this role include:  A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle; proof of COVID-19 vaccinations or a valid exemption; and the satisfactory verification of a criminal record check.

Please Note: Strong consideration will be given to those candidates who currently reside in the Edmonton area, possessing Canadian residency or citizenship. Due to the response volume, only those candidates who “fit” the requirements of our client will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your submission. If not contacted for this job, you may be in the future about an equally exciting opportunity.

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Our client, a long standing and very well respected owner/developer in the commercial real estate arena, is in search of an Operations Accountant (Edmonton, Alberta).  Reporting to an incredibly supportive Controller and also receiving delegated duties from a exemplary CFO, you will be empowered to manage functions related to property and asset management and construction/development, including full cycle accounting, monthly reporting, construction cost reporting, reconciliation, annual preparations, analysis, disbursements, cashflow and budget variance reporting. This organization boasts a small team of personable, energetic, and self-motivated employees who demonstrate a high degree of commitment and  bench strengths that add depth to the overall operations success.

Your new role will offer you the ability to interact with all levels of management and work in a multi-faceted team environment, providing you with an opportunity to demonstrate your personality, intelligence and capacity for managing detail.  Your ability to garner and apply knowledge quickly, demonstrate a sense of curiosity and make informed decisions will add to the cache you bring to this role.  This company fully empowers its employees and appreciates individuals who want to contribute, apply their value and be supported to fully use and grow their competencies.

Your 5+ years accounting exposure in the commercial real estate arena (asset and property management) or project based accounting experience in construction or relate industry , along with a  post-secondary education in accounting, will aid in your success in attaining this role.   Your proven ability to manage detail and work with accounting software (YARDI Voyager) and Microsoft Office (with a high ability to maneuver in Excel) will also be of great benefit. Work-life balance and a healthy work environment that promotes competency building  and wellness await you.  An excellent compensation package, parking, and benefits upon commencement will be offered to the selected candidate.

Intrigued and ready to be part of a growing company?  If so, please send your resume in confidence to Cindy Nicholls Smith, CPC, MHCS, Principal, at cindy@avidexec.com .  All information provided is kept in the strictest of confidence, in keeping with applicable laws and standards.

Please Note: Strong consideration will only be given to those candidates who currently reside in the Edmonton area, possessing Canadian residency or citizenship. Due to the response volume, only those candidates who “fit” the requirements of our client will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your submission. If not contacted for this job, you may be in the future about an equally exciting opportunity. Much appreciated for your interest.

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Our client, a long serving human services not-for-profit, is in search of a new EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Edmonton, AB) to strategically lead and advance their organization. Reporting to a well-defined governance board, they boast a significant employee base along with a large contingency of volunteers.  This organization has earned high visibility in the Edmonton/area community and offers a multitude of targeted programs and services that have been very successful in engaging community partners and funders.

The Executive Director possess the following characteristics:

SERVANT LEADERSHIP – You listen and work collaboratively with team members, key stakeholders and partners in an effort to achieve a common goal. Intuitively and authentically, you maintain and strengthen relationships with others, both inside and outside the organization. You possess strategic and visionary capabilities, thinking outside the box and applying a tactical and hands-on approach when leading. You are a critical thinker who thrives on developing, influencing, empowering and inspiring people, ensuring talent is supported and the organization’s capacity continually improves.

ACCOUNTABILITY – You possess high ethical standards, an uncompromising sense of integrity and emotional intelligence. As a leader, you are communicative and transparent, knowing when to apply good political acumen. You are an advocate of open and respectful communication with the board, employees, volunteers, community partners and key stakeholders. You have a strong desire to make a significant difference in the organization you represent, leveraging your talent to make a positive impact along with providing a return on investment for those who hired you. You don’t hide, you own your mistakes, and you have a strong sense of your talent, including the areas you don’t excel in.

RESULT ORIENTED – You get things done, typically by fixing, building, creating, and/or improving things.  You appreciate a plan and like setting clear expectations. You are comfortable with challenge and have no problem going around, through or removing roadblocks whilst promoting high levels of accountability.  You will get “in the weeds” when needed to achieve the desired business results; albeit, you prefer to work through and with your team versus micromanaging situations. Possessing both linear and non-linear thinking, you are client centric and will always keep the people you serve best interests at the forefront when leading the organization.  You are known for your energy, enthusiasm, innovation, empathy, optimism, positivity, drive and passion.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

• 7+ years and related success patterns leading a human services or socio-health related not-for-profit of 50+ employees
• Strong and proven ability to work successfully with and report to governance board
• Strong application of business methodologies in leading an NFP, including developing a stronger sustainability model
• Executed strategic plans that have created positive and measurable outcomes
• High emotional intelligence and communication skills, comfortable presenting, being the face of the organization and working with media
• Collaboration, relationship building and management capabilities with stakeholders and community
• Business development and revenue generation dexterities, including corporate partnerships, grant based funding, government funding and the like
• Built and developed strong, functional, mutually trusting team(s) through growth and change
• Strong capacity for using technology and various software applications, including Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint
• Solid HR comprehension and understanding of how to build organizational effectiveness
• Post-Secondary Education (human services, business and/or other) and/or applied experience

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This position offers an above average and competitive compensation package. To obtain the Opportunity Profile and/or express your interest in this position, please contact Cindy Nicholls Smith at cindy@avidexec.com. The chosen candidate shall be required to complete a Police Criminal Check, Intervention Record Check and confirmation of their Education and License/Registration of Association (if applicable). All information provided and/or shared is kept in the strictest of confidence, in keeping with applicable laws and standards

Please note that only those candidates who possess the requirements will be contacted. AVID EXEC appreciates  all those who respond and will keep your information for future consideration.  Candidates who possess the ability to work in Canada and currently reside in Edmonton/area will be given priority. Many thanks for your interest in this position.

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Our client, an entrepreneurial and thriving commercial real estate company whose efforts include the development and management of their privately owned assets, is looking to add to their Edmonton Team.  In your new role, you will partner with the Leasing and Property Management team, overseeing the property administrative and leasing efforts attached to their portfolio and acting as a first point of contact for tenants, vendors, contractors, assisting in leasing documentation and working with the accounting department as it relates to the aforementioned.  As the Property Administrator – PA (Edmonton, AB) you will have the opportunity to work closely with a focused and highly knowledgeable team, promoting your capacity for adding value to the operation and demonstrating your resourcefulness, flexibility, intellect and high attention for detail.

You enjoy working in an organized, flexible and happy environment.  You are regaled for your strong capacity to prioritize, meet timelines, work with the accounting  information and focus on a variety of logistically laden tasks at once, demonstrating your commitment and ability to deliver high level results. In doing so, you like being the “go-to” person for your team, building mutual trust and being leaned on for your administrative prowess and ability to deliver detailed work.

Your exceptional communication dexterity, self-motivation and exposure to property management administration provides you with a strong foundation for this position.   Knowledge of Yardi is a definite asset as  is a desire to work and be valued in a high functioning and happy environment.

Interested?  This is a fantastic position with a successful company who has a track record for delivering quality services and being an exceptional employer.   Your new position offers you a very good compensation package that includes parking, health benefits, educational development support and fees. If you are interested and are ready to promote your career to that next level, please submit your resume, by sending it directly and in confidence to, Cindy Nicholls Smith, CPC, MHCS, Principal, at cindy@avidexec.com.

Please note that due to the high volume of candidates responding to this job, only those candidates who possess the requirements will be contacted. AVID EXEC thanks all those who respond and will keep your information for future consideration.  Candidates who possess the ability to work in Canada and currently reside in Edmonton will be given priority.

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Our client, a highly successful leader of specialized construction products and engineered services in the industrial, heavy and commercial construction arena, is in search of a Director, Business Development Western Canada (Edmonton, Alberta). Your new company boasts a robust reputation for developing and delivering quality engineered products and services.  Reporting to the President/Owner, your new job will allow you to apply your business development leadership prowess to further penetrate the market, developing new business opportunities whilst also overseeing a small team of like-minded professionals.  Your advanced knowledge of the diverse construction market in Western Canada, deep understanding of contracts management and desire to “hunt” new opportunities and manage existing accounts whilst acting a leader,  will set you up well for very real C-level successive moves and profit sharing.

FIT & BEHAVIOUR CHARACTERISTICS You enjoy working for a privately owned company whose leadership and employees are personable, energetic and gifted, each demonstrating a high degree of commitment and bench strengths that add depth to the overall operation. You have evolved over the last 10 years, honing your leadership abilities, critical thinking dexterities and sharpening your capacity to be a consistently gifted technical business professional.  Concerned with results and driven by quality-based outcomes, you have a veracious appetite and competitive mind-set for uncovering new business. You are innovative, self-motivated, self- reliant and boast stellar communications dexterities.  You possess a healthy ego and are comfortable with your intellectual capacity. You need a position that allows you to fire on all cylinders. You have been regaled for your transparent, direct and knowledge-driven approach.  Your tenacity for driving business and intrinsic ability to read and influence people has propelled your career, earning you progressive management roles and higher earning potential. You are now ready to step into the next phase of your career, desiring an executive role that allows you to flex your hands-on leadership talent and grow your career.

REQUIREMENTS   You have proven and consistent success patterns in developing and executing strategic revenue producing initiatives with past employers, including leading a team, introducing new business and generating ongoing sales of technically minded construction products and engineering services. You are experienced developing business with Contractors and Engineering Consultants firms within the industrial, heavy and commercial construction arenas.  Your detailed capacity for managing RFPs/Bid processes and construction contracts is exemplary. You possess a minimum of 10 years sales and business development experience within the industrial constructions products arena, ideally with a Professional Engineering Designation.  (Considerations will be given to candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing and/or related field who possess a strong technical and project management comprehension.)  Your enhanced and confident communication dexterities have lent themselves well when presenting, developing written material, training, mentoring and coaching. Lastly, you have a solid brand and reputation for walking the talk.

COMPENSATION & ELEVATION   An excellent six figure comprehensive compensation package awaits you. In saying so, the main perk of this job is the real potential for elevated career trajectory. After seeing how you maneuver and create success, the current President/Owner has a very strong desire to move you into a VP position, where you will be championed to build upon your success so that you are ready to become the next President. Equity is also on the table.  These position’s are absolutely attainable in foreseeable and very near future and require the right person.  Are you willing to take a risk, own the work and behave your way to success?

INTERESTED   Please send your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to Cindy Nicholls Smith, Principal, at cindy@avidexec.com.  All information provided is kept in the strictest of confidence, in keeping with all applicable laws and standards. Please note that pre-employment conditions include  proof of full COVID vaccinations.

Please Note: Strong consideration will be given to those candidates who currently reside the Edmonton area, possessing Canadian residency or citizenship. Due to the response volume, only those candidates who “fit” the requirements of our client will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your submission. If not contacted for this job, you may be in the future about an equally exciting opportunity.

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Our client, a highly entrepreneurial and successful commercial real estate developer and asset owner, is in need of a Property Manager – minimum 1 year contract (based in Edmonton, AB).  This client also is open to an APM or Senior PMA who is ready to use this role as a stepping stone to enhance their career. Full benefits and excellent salary are offered.

The Job   In this role, you will be responsible for the oversight of an approximately 1 million sq. ft. portfolio, with potential growth, that consists of  mixed class commercial real estate assets (single and multi-tenant) in Edmonton/area. Working with a solid team of highly reliable and intelligent professionals, your new company offers you the ability to build upon your bench strengths and grow your skills towards elevated asset leadership roles.

Your enterprising spirit will lend itself well in managing a diverse property portfolio that includes shopping centres, industrial buildings and office space, beyond other unique assets. You have a dexterity for creating and maintaining exceptional relations with national and local tenants. Reporting to the Senior Property Manager,  you enjoy being accountable for the management of assets, maximizing revenues and controlling expenditures, ensuring efficient operations for properties that are well maintained with the intent of achieving corporate objectives. As such, your responsibilities include the following:

• Provide excellent tenant management and service, including the application of strong internal controls
• Re/develop systems and procedures, including tenant lease expiration and retention plan, cap ex projections, property management policies and procedures, tenant insurance/required documentation, and reports
• Asset management responsibilities including building operations and vendor management/agreements
• Ensure fulfillment of landlord and tenant lease obligations
• Act as direct tenant liaison to ensure that all tenant construction activity and landlord work are well-coordinated, organized and proactively managed, and in fulfillment of lease obligations
• Develop and monitor annual property budgets
• Assist in the leasing and renewals of properties
• Work with and mentor PA
• Microsoft Office dexterity and knowledge of Yardi Voyager

The Fit   You are highly organized, self-aware and detailed, along with possessing strong written and verbal communication skills.  You have been admired for your ability to be flexible, self-reliant and proactive. A strong critical thinker, you tend to get ahead of things, demonstrating a reasonable and practical mannerism that produces good strategic outcomes.  You like to form partnerships with your team and the leadership, each of who lean on you for your knowledge and believe in your ability to make solid recommendations and decisions.  You work well in a communicative and transparent environment that promotes mutual trust and believes in their employee’s talent, growth and wellness.

Interested? Your established exposure to Commercial Property Management provides you with a strong foundation for this position.  Possessing related post-secondary education and/or real estate related education/certifications will elevate your candidacy.  This is a fantastic contract position offering an excellent compensation package, including a first-rate salary, benefits, association fees, parking, and much more. If you are interested and are ready to elevate your career to that next level, please send your resume, in confidence, to Cindy Nicholls Smith, CPC, MHCS, Principal at cindy@avidexec.com .  All information provided is kept in the strictest of confidence, in keeping with applicable laws and standards.

Please Note: Strong consideration will be given to those candidates who currently reside in the Edmonton area, possessing Canadian residency or citizenship. Due to the response volume, only those candidates who “fit” the requirements of our client will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your submission. If not contacted for this job, you may be in the future about an equally exciting opportunity.

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Our client, a highly successful and well established manufacturing company, headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, is looking for a communicative, savvy and energetic Marketing Director. Producing a range of diverse industry and specialty related construction products (B2B), this highly entrepreneurial and privately owned business has formed a relaxed, integrated and people-based culture that recognizes and rewards talent for their exceptional contributions.  If you are a highly effective and technically innovative marketing leader, this may be a great career move for you.

YOUR ABILITIES   You possess a hands-on talent for collaboration and leading a wide range of marketing strategies that span the North America market place. Whether working with the national sales group to drive leads, creating an online marketing program for inside sales or bringing new products to market with the research & development team, you strive to improve, integrate, innovate and optimize.    Your experience has enabled you to develop, lead and execute highly focused marketing plans, initiatives and projects that utilize print mediums, communication strategies, technologies and platforms in an effort to better promote your company’s products, generate customers and further penetrate the market. Your in-depth understanding of the market and customer, along with your ability to source and work with subject matter experts, has aided in your success.  You are versed in utilizing Salesforce and/or CRM software.

YOUR TALENT   Throughout your career peers have complimented you on your marketing agility. You aren’t just about making things pretty and presentable – no, you are about making a positive impact on the bottom-line. Your capacity to garner outcomes is directly linked to your strong communication style, business prowess and understanding of technology. You have an advanced capability for analyzing, questioning, planning and executing. In saying so, you don’t get lost in the minutia nor does your idea need to be the right one.  As a ‘walk the talk’ kind of person, reliability and follow-though are important traits to you.  Possessing a genuine sense of curiosity along with an aptitude for scanning and absorbing information quickly has allowed you to see short and long terms areas for improvement, change and/or optimization.

YOUR LEADERSHIP   Your authentic demeanor, belief in building mutual trust and level of intuitiveness has granted you with the ability to influence and collaborate with people to create impact.  Past leaders and peers have appreciated your amicable, transparent and direct communication style. Your direct reports say that you have championed them to elevate their skill level and mentored them to become leaders. As much as you are a great manager, delegator and team player, you also demonstrate a high level of self-reliance that enables you to lead with a level of confidence and autonomy. This has come in handy during tight time lines when you need to make a tough decisions in order to get the job done.

WIN THE JOB   Your post-secondary education in marketing, along with 8+ years of progressive experience in the industrial or manufacturing company, as a consultant or with a creative agency will heighten you in this competition. Having the competencies to lead and mentor a small team, along with managing vendors, adds to your ability to attain this role. Practiced knowledge of different marketing technologies/platforms (including SEO), Microsoft Office and experience with Sales Force or a related CRM software is also very valuable. Please Note:  There is minimal (scheduled) travel that will be required, so a valid passport and the ability to meet any travel requirements to the USA and internationally is compulsory.

THROW YOUR HAT IN THE RING   This is a career elevating position for a  business-marketing leader who want to step up, apply their talent and lead this marketing department to new levels of success. Positive outcomes will result in growth and progression. Please send your resume to Cindy Nicholls Smith, Principal, AVID EXEC Ltd., cindy@avidexec.com.  All information shared is kept in the strictest of confidence in keeping with all applicable laws and standards.

COVID Protocols:  Please note that this role does require you to to work  on-site.  My client practices current COVID work safety protocols, as directed by AHS, including but not limited to: masking, social distancing, and hand-washing/alcohol.

Please note that due to the high volume of candidates responding to this job, only those candidates who possess the requirements will be contacted. AVID EXEC thanks all those that respond and will keep your information for future consideration.  Candidates who possess the ability to work in Canada and currently reside in Edmonton will be given priority.

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Our client, a leader of specialized products and engineered services in the environmental construction arena, is in search of an energetic Marketing and Inside Sales Coordinator (Edmonton, Alberta).  Working with the various business development (BD) professionals and the executive team, your new job will allow you to apply your capacities for being resourceful, detailed, inquisitive, proactive and creative. Coordinating and executing detailed research activities, along with business and marketing tasks, you will be able to flex your competencies and be a key player in identifying new opportunities and assisting the BD team in elevating presentations and marketing collateral.

FIT & BEHAVIOUR CHARACTERISTICS You enjoy working for a privately owned and entrepreneurial company, where the leadership and employees are personable and talented, each demonstrating a high degree of commitment and expertise that add depth to the overall operation. You possess a flexible skills set that has provided you with a healthy level of confidence that marries well with your sense of curiosity, resourcefulness and need to add value. You excel at doing research, garnering the necessary information needed to create future business whilst also availing yourself to various marketing initiatives. You like when no day looks the same and enjoy pivoting when a new delegated duty is presented to you.  You are thirsty to expand your knowledge based and, as such, are up for any challenge.

REQUIREMENTS    You possess similar experience within the industrial arena or related , ideally possessing a Marketing Degree or Diploma and/or other. Strong written and oral communication skills, self-reliance, critical thinking and a dexterity for maneuvering in MS Office, the internet and with various marketing applications will enhance your ability to attain this role.

INTERESTED   An excellent comprehensive compensation package awaits you. Please send your cover letter and resume, in confidence to Cindy Nicholls Smith, Principal, at cindy@avidexec.com.  All information provided is kept in the strictest of confidence, in keeping with all applicable laws and standards. Please note that proof of COVID vaccinations is required as a pre-employment conditions.

Please Note: Strong consideration will be given to those candidates who currently reside the Edmonton area, possessing Canadian residency or citizenship. Due to the response volume, only those candidates who “fit” the requirements of our client will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your submission. If not contacted for this job, you may be in the future about an equally exciting opportunity.

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Our client, a long standing and respected Commercial Real Estate company, is ready to offer you the exciting opportunity as their Administrative Receptionist  (south central Edmonton).  This position offers you a wide range of duties that will provide growth, learning and progression, along with the ability to be a valued member in an excellent relaxed corporate environment.

You have been successful in the management of a variety of administrative, reception, accounting and office tasks.  In doing so, you have built mutual trust with the company leadership and your direct manager, who have entrusted you to complete the various duties that keep the office operating at a high level. Since you are often the first person one sees when entering the office, you are responsible for setting the tone and you do it well. The team is incredibly knowledgeable and professional and the company is highly entrepreneurial and successful. As such, they look forward to welcoming a like-minded professional to the office.

You have been complimented on your happy professional demeanor and strong attention to detail, a nice combination with that of your capacity to complete administrative, data entry and accounts payable/receivable tasks. You want to stay busy and you like developing processes and systems for yourself that create efficiencies. You tend to pick up on things quickly and will ask questions to ensure you are clear about the expectations. You like learning and you are resourceful.  As such, you aren’t afraid to take on a task that you have never done before. Your profile allows you to acclimate and flex, serving you well in past roles where you have worked with varying personalities and duties. You enjoy knowing the people you work with or those guests who come into the office regularly.  It makes sense that you are often the go-to person in the office when it comes to special occasions and important meetings/events.

Your exceptional communication dexterity and self motivation provides you with a strong foundation for this position.  Having past experience in a similar role, where you have taken on delegated administration and accounting tasks, in a business, commercial real estate or property management environment, has you ready to make this move. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products is required.  Interested?  This is a fantastic position that offers an excellent work culture, a solid compensation package and fabulous work-life balance, including benefits and parking. Please send your resume to Cindy Nicholls Smith, Principal, at cindy@avidexec.com.  All information provided is kept in the strictest of confidence, in keeping with all applicable laws and standards.

 Please Note: Strong consideration will be given to those candidates who currently reside the Edmonton area, possessing Canadian residency or citizenship. Due to the response volume, only those candidates who “fit” the requirements of our client will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your submission. If not contacted for this job, you may be in the future about an equally exciting opportunity.

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Our client, a long standing and respected Commercial Real Estate company, is ready to offer you the exciting opportunity as their Administrative & Accounting Assistant (south central Edmonton).  This position offers you a wide range of duties that will provide growth, learning and progression, along with the ability to be a valued member in an excellent corporate environment.

You have been successful in the management of a variety of administrative, reception, accounting and office tasks.  In doing so, you have built mutual trust with the company leadership and your direct manager, who have entrusted you to complete the various duties that keep the office operating at a high level. Since you are often the first person one sees when entering the office, you are responsible for setting the tone and you do it well. Although this new job offers a relaxed corporate environment, the team is incredibly knowledgeable and professional and the company is highly entrepreneurial and successful. As such, they look forward to welcoming a like-minded professional to the office.

You have been complimented on your happy professional demeanor and strong attention to detail, a nice combination with that of your capacity to complete administrative, data entry and accounts payable/receivable tasks. You want to stay busy and you like developing processes and systems for yourself that create efficiencies. You tend to pick up on things quickly and will ask questions to ensure you are clear about the expectations. You like learning and you are resourceful.  As such, you aren’t afraid to take on a task that you have never done before. Your profile allows you to acclimate and flex, serving you well in past roles where you have worked with varying personalities and duties. You enjoy knowing the people you work with or those guests who come into the office regularly.  It makes sense that you are often the go-to person in the office when it comes to special occasions and important meetings/events.

Your exceptional communication dexterity and self motivation provides you with a strong foundation for this position.  Having past experience in a similar role where you have taken on delegated administration and accounting tasks, in a business, commercial real estate or property management environment, has you ready to make this move. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products is required.  Interested?  This is a fantastic position offers an excellent work culture, a solid compensation package and fabulous work-life balance, including benefits and parking. Please send your resume to Cindy Nicholls Smith, Principal, at cindy@avidexec.com.  All information provided is kept in the strictest of confidence, in keeping with all applicable laws and standards.

 Please Note: Strong consideration will be given to those candidates who currently reside the Edmonton area, possessing Canadian residency or citizenship. Due to the response volume, only those candidates who “fit” the requirements of our client will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your submission. If not contacted for this job, you may be in the future about an equally exciting opportunity.

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Our client, a successful commercial real estate owner/developer with a highly respected brand, is looking for a Property Manager (Edmonton, AB). In this role, you will be responsible for the oversight of a high-value retail/mixed portfolio along with being part of the re/developments team. Working in an interdependent environment, your team is highly knowledgeable and possesses intelligent, business savvy professionals. Your new company offers you the ability to build upon your bench strengths and grow your skills towards elevated roles.

The Job   You possess excellent communication skills along with an enterprising spirit and sophistication for creating and maintaining exceptional relationships with national and local tenants. Reporting to supportive leadership, you enjoy being accountable for the management of your properties, ensuring you are fulfilling the lease obligations.  You apply strong and transparent controls that assist in optimizing operations, including “walking” your sites often to ensure quality efforts are in play that reduce risks to tenants and the public.  Your reputation for doing so has been directly linked to positive tenant retention, successful TI management and positive operator, contractor and vendor relationships. These same behaviours lend themselves well when mentoring an APM or PA or when working closely with colleagues in the leasing and development areas, where you partner easily and communicate comfortably.

The Fit   You are highly motivated, organized, self-aware and detailed, possessing strong written and verbal communication skills. A strong critical thinker with a high level of political acumen, you execute well and demonstrate thoughtful solutions to bothersome challenges.  You are well acquainted with negotiating tenders and contracts and are capable at creating budgets and managing the financial drivers related to your portfolio. You like to form partnerships with your team and the leadership, each of who lean on you for your knowledge and believe in your ability to make solid recommendations and decisions. You are a walk the talk kind of person, following through and demonstrating integrity and reliability.  You work well in a communicative and transparent environment that promotes mutual trust, team and whose culture recognizes and supports employee talent, growth and wellness.

Interested? Your established experience of 3+ years as a Property Manager, ideally in the retail (strip/super/centres) or office arena and exposure to re/development, provides you with a strong foundation for this position.  A current real estate license is required. Post-secondary education and/or any related real estate certifications will elevate your candidacy as will your comprehension of Yardi and ability to maneuver Microsoft Office programs.   This is a fantastic position offering an excellent and comprehensive compensation package, including an above market six figure salary (commensurate with experience), bonus, benefits upon commencement, continuing education and development, association fees, parking, and many other fantastic perks. If you are interested and are ready to elevate your career to that next level, please send your resume, in confidence, to Cindy Nicholls Smith, CPC, MHCS, Principal at cindy@avidexec.com .  All information provided is kept in the strictest of confidence, in keeping with applicable laws and standards.

Pre-employment requirements for this role include:  A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle; proof of COVID-19 vaccinations or a valid exemption; and the satisfactory verification of a criminal record check.

Please Note: Strong consideration will be given to those candidates who currently reside in the Edmonton area, possessing Canadian residency or citizenship. Due to the response volume, only those candidates who “fit” the requirements of our client will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your submission. If not contacted for this job, you may be in the future about an equally exciting opportunity.

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Our client, a highly successful and well established  company, headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, is looking  to add a savvy and energetic Inside Sales & Customer Service Representative (CSR) (Edmonton, AB – central- south east) to help them remain an industry leader within the  Western Canadian market place. Producing a range of specialty engineered construction and industry-based products in the earth works containment arena, this entrepreneurial and privately owned business has formed a happy, integrated and people-based culture that recognizes and rewards talent for their contributions.  If you have a penchant for inside sales and customer service and are motivated to work in a positive environment that has an industry diverse customer base, this may be the right opportunity for you.

YOUR TALENTS   You possess a keen ability to develop relationships quickly and assess customer needs, demonstrating a knack for negotiating, listening and problem solving.  This has enabled you to develop and execute inside sales efforts well, including following up with past customers. Your initiative has led to consistent successes as you work closely and collaboratively with the Outside Sales Groups along with developing your own accounts, namely with contractors, private business and the like. Your strong understanding of your “audience” and product knowledge has aided you when helping develop estimates, quotes, supporting marketing initiatives and up-selling. You offer very good written or oral communication dexterities and you are the type of person that goes the extra mile with your customers to ensure fulfillment.

YOUR ABILITIES   Your forward thinking attitude, self-reliance and professionalism has allowed you to create results by connecting quickly with your customers. Your time management skills and attention to detail are stellar and have assisted you in expediting orders in a timely manner to meet customer demands and schedules. Your written and verbal communication competencies are equally good, along with your listening dexterity and capacity to assess, execute and follow-up. Proficient in Microsoft Office, you are also able to perform basic mathematical calculations easily. Lastly, former colleague and leaders have regaled you for positivity, self-motivation and enthusiasm.

WIN THE JOB   Your combination of education and 3 – 5 years experience in inside sales or as a CSR, is ideal to create success with this new job.  Exposure within the industrial or construction industry in earthworks, environmental engineering or geosynthetics would be considered an asset, along with computer proficiency (MS Office Suite, Internet, Database or CRM Management Systems). Your  motivated, reliable and energetic personality will set you apart of your competition.

THROW YOUR HAT IN THE RING   This is a career elevating position for an inside sales professional who wants to apply their talent in a company who will appreciate their value. Success will result in growth and progression. A very good salary plus commissions is offer, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Please send your resume to Cindy Nicholls Smith, Principal, AVID EXEC Ltd, at cindy@avidexec.com.  All information shared is kept in the strictest of confidence in keeping with all applicable laws.

Please note that due to the high volume of candidates responding to this job, only those candidates who possess the requirements will be contacted. AVID EXEC thanks all those that respond and will keep your information for future consideration.  Candidates who possess the ability to work in Canada and currently reside in Edmonton will be given priority.

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