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Director, Executive Search (Public Interest Sectors) – Calgary

About RPI Executive Search

At RPI Executive Search, we specialize in delivering top-tier talent solutions for executive leadership and senior management roles. Our retained executive search approach ensures a thorough, strategic, and consultative process that aligns with our clients’ long-term business objectives. We are seeking a high-achieving Director, Executive Search based in Calgary, with strong business development acumen and a passion for identifying and securing top executive talent within the not-for-profit and public interest sectors.

The Opportunity

As a Director, Executive Search, you will be instrumental in initiating and managing client and candidate relationships within the executive search space, specifically in the not-for-profit, public sector, and mission-driven organizations. This role requires a proactive, strategic mindset with the ability to build and maintain trusted partnerships with senior leaders and decision-makers dedicated to social impact. You will leverage your deep industry knowledge, extensive professional network, and innovative sourcing techniques to connect exceptional executive talent with our clients.

Your success will be defined by your ability to :

• Develop and manage strong business relationships with executive leaders, board members, and senior decision-makers in the not-for-profit and public interest sectors
• Conduct in-depth client consultations to understand mission driven business needs, organizational culture, and leadership requirements
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through proactive networking, sector engagement, and community involvement
• Design and implement tailored search strategies that align with clients’ long-term talent acquisition and impact-driven goals
• Utilize innovative and targeted search methodologies to identify, attract, and engage top executive talent with experience in social impact organizations
• Conduct in-depth candidate evaluations, including competency assessments, career trajectory analysis, and alignment with mission-driven leadership requirements
• Guide candidates through the entire executive recruitment process, from initial engagement to successful placement
• Manage salary negotiations, benefits discussions, and other employment terms to ensure successful outcomes while considering sector specific compensation structures
• Lead end-to-end retained executive search assignments, ensuring a consultative, data-driven, and high-touch experience for clients and candidates
• Provide clients with regular, detailed progress reports and market insights throughout the search process
• Coordinate and manage confidential and high-stakes recruitment projects with discretion and professionalism
• Ensure a seamless client and candidate experience by managing timelines, expectations, and deliverables effectively

Your strengths include :

Why Join RPI Executive Search?

If you are a driven, client-focused professional with a passion for executive search and experience in the not-for-profit or public interest sectors, we invite you to apply and become a key player in shaping leadership teams that drive meaningful change.

If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the “ Apply ” button to send your resume directly to Jay Borchert or Samantha Germain.

Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta’s best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more.

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Contact us today – Your Search Partner – www.recruitmentpartners.ca