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Smart City Groundbreaking, unorthodox ballet staged by RWB Hunter & Gunn harkens back to simpler ways What's Good, Winnipeg? News Briefs


Bold Ideas Dorothy Dobbie


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Smart Work The Urban Bakery's fresh new digs on Graham Avenue 7 Good Work Lisa Cefali


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Human Resources is about having employee's backs and projecting company values


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JCI's history with the Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade 8 Climb to new heights with a career as an ironworker 9


Smart Entrepreneurs In Plan View reminds us to enjoy a mindful meal


11 Alive & Aware has holistic approach to wellness Manitoba's Tuition Fee Income Tax Rebate Smart Mentors


Young, active Charleswood resident eyes position at City Hall


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Young scientist helps spawn love of science in youth 14 Manage your new job like a boss


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Smart Life Young Money Vanessa Kunderman Note to Self Faye Armstrong


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Finding her balance led to a career as a health coach 11 Tallest Poppy is cozy in West Broadway


1, 11 Smart Schools


University student shifts gears, builds future as truck and transport mechanic


Philosopher-turned-engineer turned politician? UWinnipeg's annual leadership symposium


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Financial Literacy Janice Desautels Socially Smart Jon Waldman Twist Me Toned Tannis Miller In Vogue Ally Champagne


Smart Detour All Fun & Games Stephan Bazzocchi Puzzles


Career Horoscope In the loop


Puzzle answers Foodies Ian Leatt


Tree for the money Hot job markets to watch in Manitoba this month 1 Interlake Eastern Reg’l Health Auth.


An experienced human resources officer is required to join the health authority’s team in Selkirk, MB. Relocation could be aided by the company if you have a diploma/ degree in human resources management or a related industry, Certified Human Resources Professional designation and a minimum of two years of human resource management experience (preferably in a unionized environment). A suitable com- bination of education and experience may also be considered.


www.smartbizwpg.com 2 Canada Goose


The infamous extreme outerwear company is on the hunt for an HR generalist to assist with employee relations, health and safety, compensation, recruitment, orientation and performance management. A post-secondary education along with a Certified Human Resources Professional designation is required, as well as working knowledge of employment and labour


standards, the Human Rights Act, Workers Compensation Act, and Occupational Health and Safety legislation. Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.


3 CN


If you like helping recruitment teams ensure a good candidate experience, pre-screening candidates with phone and in-person interviews, and providing admin support with recruitment systems and processes, you could be right fit for the one-year recruiter contract at CN.


You’ll also assist with special projects and organize recruiting events. A certificate in HR or industrial relations, basic software knowledge and one year of experience in the recruitment field in an asset. A bachelor’s degree is also desired.


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