Raj Kawa

Raj Kawa has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. They began their career in 2012 as a Customer Service Representative, Motivator, and Instructor at GoodLife Fitness. From there, they worked as a Server at The Keg Steakhouse + Bar for four years. In 2017, Raj joined First Calgary Financial as a Member Service Representative.

In 2018, Raj transitioned into recruitment, starting as an Associate Recruitment Consultant at Hays. They quickly advanced to become a Recruitment Consultant, specializing in recruiting accounting and finance professionals in the construction, property, resources and mining, and public practice industries. They also managed a team of two recruiters during this time.

In 2019, Raj joined TEKsystems as a Technical Recruiter, focusing on full-cycle recruitment across central Canada. They partnered with clients in various industries, such as Telecommunications, Agriculture, Energy, Utilities, and Financial Services. Raj also took on additional responsibilities as the Lead Recruiter in the Canadian Government Services Vertical, supporting digital innovation offices in recruiting various skill sets.

Most recently, Raj joined Orium (formerly Myplanet) in 2021, where they held multiple roles within the Talent and Culture department. They started as a Recruitment and Culture Lead and then progressed to become a Manager. Currently, Raj serves as the Senior Manager, overseeing the full-cycle recruitment process.

Overall, Raj Kawa's work experience demonstrates a strong background in talent acquisition, recruitment management, and customer service.

Raj Kawa completed their Bachelor of Management degree with a major in Human Resource Management and Labour Relations and a minor in International Management at the University of Lethbridge from 2014 to 2017. In 2016, they also obtained an International Management Exchange Certificate from Ajou University, where they studied International Business for a semester. In 2017, Raj participated in an International Management Exchange program at the Dhillon School of Business at the University of Lethbridge, although the specific field of study is not provided. They then pursued further education and obtained a Master of Education degree with a specialization in Adult Learning from the University of Calgary between 2018 and 2020.