Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Originally from BC, David has an extensive record of developing partnerships and being at the forefront of collaboration. He possesses expertise in Talent Acquisition, Career Development, Onboarding Processes and Diversity Best Practices. With a focus on locating, attracting, and selecting highly talented candidates, David has developed a reputation for superior performance. Known for his forward thinking approaches to talent acquisition, he is willing to get involved on all levels and build long lasting relationships with colleagues and potential candidates.
Executive level recruitment and coach for Senior Leadership (e.g., The Mayor of the City of Calgary, City Council, City Manager, General Managers, Directors, etc) initiatives. Provide strategic Talent Acquisition expertise for "hard to fill" positions. Formal Recognition for my work in Council Chambers: Start the video at the 34minute mark for the introduction of the Ethics Advisor. https://pub-calgary.escribemeetings.com/Players/ISIStandAlonePlayer.aspx?ClientId=calgary&FileName=primary%20replacement_Combined%20Meeting%20of%20Council_2019-04-08-11-15.mp4 Start the video at the 22:44:00 minute mark for the discussion of the Integrity Commission selection. https://pub-calgary.escribemeetings.com/Players/ISIStandAlonePlayer.aspx?ClientId=calgary&FileName=council%20primary_Combined%20Meeting%20of%20Council_2020-11-02-11-30.mp4 Start the video at the 8:59:05 minute mark for the discussion of the introduction of the Integrity Commission. https://pub-calgary.escribemeetings.com/Players/ISIStandAlonePlayer.aspx?ClientId=calgary&FileName=council%20primary_Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council_2020-11-26-11-28.mp4 Annually achieves over $1.5million in executive search savings for The City of Calgary. Project Lead for Leadership Strategic Plan; reviewing and rewriting City of Calgary recruitment process and practices. (Values based recruiting, psychological assessment, behavioral-based interviewing, etc) Lead for the development of social media recruitment practices and processes. Co-project lead for utilization and operation of LinkedIn and the corporate City of Calgary Account.
Lead a team of talent acquisition professionals (5 Senior Human Resource Consultants, 1 Human Resources Analyst, 1 Marketing Strategist, TESA Coordinator, and Recruitment Centre Supervisor) that collaboratively develop, design and deliver recruitment strategies for 32 business units across the corporation with a budgetary responsibility $2+ Million. Lead for the development and submission of Canada's Top Employer Award. Successfully awarded with the 2016 Alberta’s Top 70 Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers. Member of a project team of HR business professionals accountable for developing the HR Business Plan for 2015-2018
Provide Talent Acquisition expertise to an integrated Workforce Planning process on "hard to fill" positions and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives. Project lead for the design and implementation of social media in the recruitment process for The City of Calgary. (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, etc) In addition to my Talent Acquisition responsibilities from 2010 (Oct) - 2012 (May) I was directly responsible for the City of Calgary Orientation program (COCO). This involved assessment, curriculum design, program development, facilitation, volunteer management, LCMS Management, and corporate progress reports.o Direct Supervision for a team of 25-30 Corporate Trainers with budgetary responsibility for $1+million.
Responsible for providing/coordinating Learning & Development opportunities for a business unit of 250+ employees. Activities included; program assessment, curriculm development, evaluation, consultant negotiations, etc. Developed over 35 core competency-based training opportunities, including e-learning possibilities, for CNS staff in 2009. (58% staff participation rate) Developed and negotiated approval of the CNS Recreation Practicum’s proposal with CUPE Local 38, allowing recreation students to complete in the field learning opportunities. Extensive experience preparing and managing CNS CSJ/STEP Grant applications along with associated CNS Summer student dollar ($85,000+) Additional Responsibilities: 2007 - 2010 Executive Advisor (Coverage), General Manager – Community Services & Protective Services 2008 – 2010 Pandemic Planner/Deputy Coordinator Communication Team - Disaster Social Services.
Working in the area of Community Leisure and using a community development approach. CRC's work with local community organizations in the areas of organizational development (Board development assistance, Strategic/Business Planning, Facility development, maintenance and operations, Liaising with other City departments, Grants and funding, Lease and license of occupation) and recreation program development. (Planning, Development, Implementation & Evaluation). City/Community Liaison responsibilities for City and Aldermanic Representatives; Alderman Diane Danielson, Alderman Andre Chabot, Alderman Joe Ceci, and Alderman Margot Aftergood. Performance Development and Direct Supervision for a team of 2 Recreation Specialists (In-Direct Supervision of Team of 30-40 Recreation Leaders / Programmers ) with budgetary responsibility for $300+K.
Conducted strategic partnership development activities with local corporations in order to fill their Talent Acqusition needs.