Vice President Of Investor Relations

Inspired HR is partnering with a key client who is seeking a dynamic Vice President of Investor Relations to join their leadership team in Calgary, Alberta. This key role reports directly to the CEO and offers the chance to shape their investor engagement strategies, represent their innovative company at major events, and lead critical communications initiatives. If you’re ready to leverage your extensive investor relations experience to shape the future of clean energy, we want to hear from you. Why Calgary, Alberta? Calgary isn’t just a vibrant city nestled in the heart of Western Canada; it’s a hub of innovation and opportunity. Alberta offers:

• Quality of Life : Breathtaking landscapes, from the Rockies to prairies, combined with world-class amenities.
• Affordability : Lower cost of living compared to other major Canadian cities.
• Family-Friendly : Safe communities, excellent schools, and endless outdoor recreational opportunities.
• Favorable Tax Environment : Alberta boasts no provincial sales tax and one of Canada’s lowest corporate tax rates.

Why Join? Our client is building Canada’s first commercial lithium production facility, driving the future of energy. They prioritize our employees and their professional growth, offering:

• Comprehensive Benefits : Robust employee benefits program, including extended health and dental coverage, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and critical illness insurance.
• Competitive Compensation : Salary commensurate with experience and stock options provided at hire.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan : Participate directly in their success and growth.
• Professional Development : Join a company at the leading edge of the lithium industry, where your contributions will have a lasting impact on the energy sector.

Position Summary: The VP Investor Relations is a key member of the executive team, reporting to the CEO. This role will lead the investor relations function including managing outreach to the investment community, investor outreach strategy, compliance, representing at investor-based events and more. This multi-faceted role demands professional maturity, excellent judgement and superior relationship and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a solid reputation as an industry leader and bring their success and contacts to build upon the Company’s supportive investors. The successful candidate will have excellent organization skills and a ‘can-do’ spirit. Key responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a strategic investor communications plan to effectively convey value proposition
• Support the development of the company’s news flow, prepare and manage news releases.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with current and potential investors, managing investor databases and coordinating regular outreach
• Organize and oversee investor activities, including conferences, roadshows, quarterly update calls, and other engagements
• Craft and manage external messaging materials such as corporate presentations, website content, and Investor Centre resources
• Manage and develop the investor relations external messaging materials including the corporate presentation, the Investor Centre section of the company’s website, etc.
• Represent at investor-related events, serving as the primary liaison for the investment community
• Compile and analyze investor data to create regular analytics reports and inform strategic decisions
• Detect ongoing operational changes in the organization, track them through ongoing contact with management and convey properly with the investors
• Ensure regulatory compliance for investor relations activities, acting as the main point of contact for related inquiries
• Perform other duties as required to support the company’s strategic objectives

Key Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills with experience managing relationships and mentoring team members
• Proficiency in MS Office, with demonstrated ability to design professional presentations and messaging materials
• Advanced database management skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Experience interpreting and managing technical documents
• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently, using initiative and flexibility to meet demanding deadlines

Education and Work Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in communications, marketing, business, or a related technical field
• At least 15 years of IR experience with at least 5 years in a senior/executive leadership capacity.
• The majority of the experience should be in forward-facing roles involving direct investor interaction.
• Completion of the Canadian Securities Course or the CIRI/Rotman Investor Relations Certificate is considered an asset.