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Serving Calgary's vibrant landscape since 1998. Of the recruiting agencies in Calgary, Brunel is the trusted partner of top clients in the oil and gas, mining, life sciences, and renewable energy sectors.

 

We have quickly become woven into the fabric of Alberta's community. As champions of Calgary's diverse talent pool, and with consideration of its valuable natural resources, we take pride in our role as recruitment leaders. We excel in Canadian executive search. Our dedicated teams of headhunters and large talent networks across the country equip your organization with top tailored recruitment.

 

Whether you're seeking top-tier talent for a local venture or embarking on an international endeavor, let us be your partner in success. Reach out to us today and discover how we can help you exceed your goals in the heart of Alberta and beyond.

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Financial Controller

Location: Greater Vancouver Area

Branche: Food Production

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 4 years

Oversee daily accounting activities, including accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR). Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and completion of month-end processes. Develop and enforce accounting policies and procedures to comply with regulations and maintain internal controls. Prepare and coordinate internal and external financial statements. Manage and guide the accounting team, ensuring smooth operations and meeting deadlines. Conduct audits to verify the accuracy of financial data. Reconcile discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. Ensure compliance with tax laws and assist in tax filings. Work with external auditors and manage the audit process. Monitor cash flow for operational liquidity. Analyze financial data to identify trends and areas for cost savings. Present financial reports to senior management and stakeholders. Develop relationships with banks and other financial institutions. Maintain accurate financial records and documentation. Lead ERP system integration to optimize accounting processes. Collaborate with IT and other teams to ensure systems meet financial reporting needs. Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure accounting effectiveness and recommend improvements. Manage vendor relations to ensure timely payments and resolve discrepancies. Streamline procurement processes to improve efficiency and secure cost-effective agreements. Ability to travel occasionally as per business need.

Senior Director - Project Management

Location: Montréal

Branche: Pharmaceuticals

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 5 years

Responsibilities Lead and oversee complex, high-impact project management initiatives across the organization. Ensure alignment with strategic goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Champion and implement best practices in project planning, execution, and delivery. Drive the integration of innovative project management tools and methodologies. Manage a diverse portfolio of projects, including R&D, Manufacturing, expansion, site enhancements, and technology transfer. Establish, manage, and continuously improve the Project Management Office (PMO). Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and guidance to project managers and teams. Develop, implement, and refine project management methodologies and frameworks. Promote a culture of Six Sigma excellence and continuous improvement. Lead a group of project managers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring effective project execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and eliminate process inefficiencies. Design, implement, and monitor improvement strategies tailored to pharmaceutical operations. Measure and report the impact of process enhancements on quality, compliance, and efficiency. Lead initiatives to streamline operations and enhance productivity. Evaluate and prioritize proposed capital investments, considering ROI, risk, and strategic impact. Collaborate with finance teams to allocate and manage budgets for capital projects. Monitor CAPEX spending, ensuring adherence to allocated budgets and financial targets. Drive strategic investment decisions to support long-term organizational goals. Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes effectively to senior management and stakeholders. Foster and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including industry experts and regulatory bodies. Lead stakeholder engagement initiatives to ensure alignment and support for project objectives. Develop and deliver comprehensive reports and presentations to executive leadership. Utilize advanced analytics and data-driven insights to guide strategic and operational decisions. Monitor and analyze project performance metrics, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Implement data-driven approaches to enhance project outcomes and organizational performance. Drive the adoption of digital tools and technologies to support data-driven decision-making.

Project Lead

Location: Lachine

Branche: Food Production

Expertise: Research & Development

Experience: 3 years

Direct, manage and support other resources assigned to all tasks related to the product development or continuous improvement projects Plan, maintain and communicate project timelines and changes Contribute to technical design, development and improvements to all products within the Organization Review and approve mechanical drawings and electrical schematics related to the project Perform and document testing activities to support product development and continuous improvement projects Participate in assembling prototype and/or installing parts on existing equipment (mechanic, electric and/or electronic) Maintain current understanding of the product and provide technical support to all internal departments Manage engineering changes to assigned products Participate in Quality and Continuous Improvement Reviews, support initiatives and actions as required.

Director, Medical Devices

Location: Montréal

Branche: Medical devices

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 5 years

Manage and provide leadership to Medical Device Product Development and engineering teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams involved in Medical Device Development, including Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Marketing. Mitigate and manage Medical Device Program risks by establishing and executing contingency plans. Lead and implement customer-centric medical device design programs. Work closely with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and participate in clinical experience programs. Hire and lead the medical devices engineering team. Provide capital and human resource recommendations to support the execution of the Company's Product Development plan. Act as a Subject Matter Expert, ensuring compliant and robust medical device development and design history files. Lead the transition from development to commercial launch for medical devices. Facilitate the closure of the development gap between drug and device. Work collaboratively with Product Marketing & Business Development personnel to define the scope and requirements of potential development projects and product requirements throughout the life cycle of medical device products. Oversee Electrical Safety and EMC testing of Medical Devices as applicable. Lead the establishment and management of the engineering and design review board for medical device changes. Review proposed design changes and manufacturing process changes for Medical Devices. Manage the creation and maintenance of design history files and related risk management files. Approve Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) and investigations.

Project Planner

Location: Oakville

Branche: Life Sciences

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 4 years

Responsibilities Promote a safe work culture. Aid the Project Managers on Complex Projects Drive effective resource utilization and coordinate workload across team. Prioritize and assign work. Act as a connection between the PM team and other internal teams as needed. Assist in the development of preliminary planning(s) at bid phase, to be included in our offers to Customers. Drive continuous improvement of Planning activity, learning from experience, and sharing best practices. Travel to customer sites and Veolia offices as needed for project and team support including but not limited to Veolia team training and customer meetings.

Clinical Director - AI

Location: North York

Branche: Life Sciences

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 5 years

The ideal candidate is skilled in extending Large Language Models for diverse applications, handling engineering and scaling challenges in large organizations, and has a strong understanding of both biology and underlying AI algorithms. Passion for using AI to revolutionize biomedical research and unlock scientific mysteries is key to success in this role. Lead a team of AI/ML and software engineers to evaluate, develop, extend and apply advance ML/AI methods for Clinical Trial design, analysis and optimization. Develop, implement, test and refine advanced AI/ML methods for the processing, analysis, modeling integration and visualization of large-scale biomedical data including text, imaging, and omics data. Use AI and ML methods for knowledge extraction from text and other structured data and for integrating this data with other types of structure and unstructured data using multi-modal genAI methods. Be in close contact with our clinical teams to discuss requirements, possible solutions and ways to integrate the proposed AI/ML methods to improve clinical trial design and execution. Work closely with the leading generative AI companies (our vendors) to make sure our products are state of the art and up to date. Work with developers, engineers, and ML Operations to deliver AI/ML solutions to product teams.

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Location: Calgary, AB or Vancouver, BC

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 5 years

We have a current opportunity for a Lead Mechanical Engineer on a temporary basis. The position will be based in Vancouver. For further information about this position please apply.

Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Newfoundland

Branche: Food Production

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 3 years

Oversee daily tasks of the maintenance team, including training, scheduling, and performance management. Provide technical support for machine and equipment repairs. Ensure the preventive maintenance program runs smoothly. Manage departmental budgets and make sure they are followed. Ensure workplace safety and food safety procedures are followed by all employees. Lead weekly maintenance meetings. Review performance metrics and make improvements when needed. Supervise outside contractors on specific projects. Help plan and oversee new machine installations and building renovations. Suggest equipment or layout changes to boost product quality or productivity. Order supplies for daily maintenance needs. Approve overtime and track employee hours. Handle other related tasks as needed.

Business Development Manager - Food Service

Location: Montreal

Branche: Food Production

Expertise: Marketing & Sales

Experience: 2 years

Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the Food Services Distributors and regional buying offices of QSR chains. Conduct market research and analyze industry trends to inform strategies. Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers. Oversee the sales process from initial contact to contract finalization. Prepare and present sales proposals and pitches. Collaborate with internal teams to customize product offerings. Ensure smooth coordination between sales and operations for client satisfaction. Achieve sales targets and contribute to the company's growth.

Biomanufacturing Site Lead

Location: Montréal

Branche: Pharmaceuticals

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 3 years

Collaborate with the Director of Technical Training and the technical training team as well as industry and academic partners to develop curriculum and programming that meets the needs of the biopharma manufacturing industry. Represent the company and manage relationships when working with various vendors, partners, and other stakeholders. Delivery of training material, including lectures and practical content in biopharmaceutical processing operations (in-person and online). Delivery of customized training materials for clients onsite, online, or offsite. Work with the company's team and partners to ensure the curriculum is responsive to the needs of the industry. Self-directed learning/professional development to ensure current knowledge of bioprocessing and awareness of industry trends and advances. Implementation and maintenance of documentation for the company's facility and business activities (SOPs, production batch records, project proposals, and technical reports). Supporting the company in the delivery of new and expanded methods of training (e.g., eLearning, blended learning, etc.) Host tours of the company's training facility and attend business development meetings with prospective clients. Evaluate training programs to ensure they are responsive to the needs of client and make changes and redesign where necessary. Plan, organize, and lead training programs, ensuring proper execution and outcomes of learning objectives. Lead discussions with other stakeholders in biopharma training facility design and equipment needs/purchase Work with business development representative to identify viable clients and support development of client base of the training facility. Research, source, and manage the purchase, installation, and maintenance of necessary scientific equipment and consumables. Supervise and manage other biopharma training and support staff including contract trainers as assigned to facility. Manage day-to-day operations of Montreal Training Facility Manage the receiving, installation, and maintenance of necessary training equipment for Montreal. Work with the Executive Director, Director of Tech Training, and the designated project manager for the facility design and fit-up. Manage training and technician staff assigned to the Montreal facility. Manage training materials and consumable inventory and costs associated with the Montreal facility. Ensure safe operation and maintenance of laboratory and plant equipment and liaising with the facilities team to resolve problems.

Tax Manager

Location: Monteal

Branche: Life Sciences

Expertise: Purchase

Experience: 4 years

We have a current opportunity for a Tax Manager on a permanent basis. The position will be based in SAINT-LAURENT. For further information about this position please apply.

Senior Scientist

Location: Montreal

Branche: Pharmaceuticals

Expertise: Research & Development

Experience: 3 years

We have a current opportunity for a Scientist I on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Montreal. For further information about this position please apply.

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