April Sanders

Leadership & Senior Talent Advisor | Energy & Infrastructure | Cross-Border Hiring | RCIC-IRB

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

About

I advise energy and infrastructure organizations across North America on leadership and senior-level talent, particularly in environments involving growth, consolidation, and cross-border hiring. In a market shaped by cyclical demand and increased M&A activity, leadership hiring decisions often intersect with regulatory and workforce mobility considerations. Understanding those intersections early helps organizations reduce risk and maintain continuity. My work with organizations includes: • leadership and senior-level talent search • advisory support related to cross-border hiring considerations • workforce planning in regulated and complex environments Separately, I am a licensed Canadian immigration consultant (RCIC-IRB). My regulatory background allows me to understand how immigration frameworks can impact hiring timelines and decision-making. Immigration services are provided independently and in accordance with professional and regulatory obligations. My experience spans energy, infrastructure, and adjacent regulated industries, supporting both established enterprises and growing organizations operating across jurisdictions. Based in Canada, I work across North America with organizations and senior professionals where discretion, clarity, and execution matter. I welcome confidential, exploratory conversations regarding leadership hiring or cross-border workforce considerations. Conversations are confidential and exploratory by default.

Experience

  • Partner and Practice Manager at Calderwood Search Partners Inc.
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    As a partner and head hunter, I support employers in building strong, future-ready teams by aligning recruitment strategy with labour market realities and immigration policy. I work at the intersection of talent mobility, workforce planning, and regulatory compliance, ensuring organizations can access the skilled talent they need to grow. I lead the end-to-end hiring process with a focus on: • Strategic sourcing for hard-to-fill and high-demand roles • Evaluation of global candidates through an immigration-informed lens • Advisory on work authorization options and talent mobility pathways • Supporting employer retention and long-term workforce planning By integrating my immigration expertise into recruitment operations, I help employers reduce risk, shorten time-to-hire, and leverage programs like the TFWP, IMP, and CUSMA professional streams to stay competitive in a rapidly shifting labour environment.

  • Founder & Immigration Consultant at April In The Rockies Immigration Solutions
    Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    Provide strategic, compliant immigration guidance to individuals, families, and Canadian employers. Specialize in PR pathways, work permits, business immigration, and IRB-authorized matters. Key responsibilities & achievements: - Develop immigration strategies tailored to client goals, including Express Entry, PNP, spousal sponsorship, citizenship, and employer-based pathways. - Manage complex cases involving refusals, misrepresentation findings, and IRB-related matters. - Advise Canadian employers on navigating employer-driven immigration options (LMIA, foreign worker onboarding, compliance). - Build operational processes for case management, document accuracy, and client communication. - Produce educational content and policy updates to improve public understanding of Canada’s immigration landscape. - Maintain full regulatory compliance while delivering people-first, business-aware solutions.

  • Parent Council Board of Directors at R.T. Alderman School | Calgary Board of Education
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Fundraiser Board of Directors at Calgary Elite Artistic Swimming
    Sep 2023 - Jan 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Tourmaline Oil Corp (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
    • Engineering Technician - Facilities, Pipelines and Drilling
      Sep 2019 - Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Support and manage a functional business transition bringing the Energy, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) work in house. Ensure timely communications are met with key internal team members and stakeholders for required land acquisitions and all regulatory notifications are submitted for project execution. -Technologist experience -Technical writing -Prepare project pipeline and facility construction D56 letters -Manage inventory of equipment and line pipe -Manage an operational planning and equipment schedule -Create and maintain an electronic filing system for field operations

    • Facilities Assistant
      Jan 2015 - Aug 2019 · 4 yrs 8 mos

      Develop, implement and maintain a Facilities and Pipeline operational planning schedule for the companies Deep Basin area assets. -Task and goal oriented, within a quick changing environment -Maintain a facilities equipment forecast, inclusive of 12-18 operational rigs -Collaborate with various internal and external project stakeholders -Procurement of equipment -Create and maintain a planning and filing schedule