FOR COUNCIL Tibor Kaldor, P.Eng., M.Sc., MBA, FEC, FGC (Hon.)
My familiarity with the Alberta backdrop is substantial, having arrived in 1981 from Ontario. I will rely on this awareness to support the mission of APEGA. I am knowledgeable about current issues, from local to international. As Councillor APEGA Council's primary role is stewardship: ensuring this non-profit organization’s mission is realized to achieve objectives. I will stand
of Calgary Ballroom Dance Club. I have served on the Executive and as Chair of the Bylaws Committee of this club for 10 years, managing the club’s constitution. I have processed bylaw amendments with the collaboration of the Club Executive. I have been mentoring young professionals via LinkedIn for the past few years. My avocations include dance, travel, history, genealogy, photography, volunteering and meeting people of the world. Volunteering record Executive Committee — Calgary Branch Meetings Committee — Calgary Branch Member Liaison Committee — Calgary Branch Professional Development Committee — Calgary Branch Executive Committee — Medicine Hat Branch 25-Year Volunteer Recognition Award Why I want to run for APEGA Council • I wish to continue to support APEGA and my profession, as I have during the past 29 years. • I arrived in Alberta in 1981 from Ontario, where I was a member of PEO. My familiarity of the Alberta business situation is substantial to support the mission of APEGA. I am knowledgeable about current issues, from local to international. • During 45 years of work in industry, I have acquired business and organizational skills and good judgment to apply these skills to the operation and strategic approach of APEGA. I understand the prominence of strategic planning, risk management, and legal issues. • I have been a volunteer with APEGA for 29 years, demonstrating commitment, motivation, and passion. I am retired from full-time work and have time to devote to APEGA as Councillor. • I have served on APEGA committees since 1981. As Councillor I will have the behavioural abilities required to effectively collaborate. My skills include presentation, listening, contributing positively to debate, flexibility, responsiveness to change, and dependability. I am discreet and polite as evidenced by my popularity and longevity on the Calgary Branch Executive Committee. • Prior non-profit management experience includes serving as Chair of the Bylaws Committee of the University of Calgary Ballroom Dance Club for 10 years, managing the club’s constitution. • Understanding of the distinction between policy (i.e., governance) and operations. Example: Calgary Branch Executive Committee sets policy and Meetings Committee implements operations. I am currently an effective member of both these boards. • Financially literate, having served as Treasurer of the Calgary Branch for nine years (2004–2012). I hold an MBA and have worked 25 years as a financial analyst.
for Members’ interests on the governing body of APEGA, promoting fresh ideas, while representing the diverse nature of the membership. By continuing to encourage policy evolution, we will manage the challenges and evolving regulatory and industrial landscape in Alberta. Along the way, I want to raise the public profile of our professions. Involvement with APEGA My 29 years of volunteering with APEGA demonstrate commitment, motivation, even passion. I was recognized with the Voluntary Service Award in 1991 and the 25-Year Volunteer Service Award in 2014. I began on the Medicine Hat Branch Executive Committee, and have served on the Calgary Branch’s Executive, Meeting, Member Liaison, Professional Development, and Issues Committees. I have functioned in many roles, including Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Branch for nine years. Now I wish to springboard from this foundation to Council. Education Bachelor and Master of Applied Science, Chemical Engineering, University of Toronto. MBA, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario. Graduate of Canadian Securities Course. Career and work experience During my career of 45 years, I have acquired business skills and good judgment to apply to the operation and strategic direction of APEGA. My last employment was with Husky Energy as Senior Financial Analyst. Prior, I worked for Baytex Energy and Marathon Canada as Financial Consultant. Other companies include ExxonMobil and Imperial Oil in Economics, Planning & Budgets; TransCanada Pipelines in Business Development; TransAlta Utilities in Regulatory Planning; and Amoco Canada in Business Planning. Early on I produced for Dome Petroleum as Financial Analyst, Hudson's Bay Oil and Gas as Production/Process Engineer, and Cancarb Limited in Medicine Hat as Plant Engineer. Community involvement and personal interests I have been a teacher and participant in the Calgary dance community for over 35 years, volunteering in the University
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