Celebrating 30 Years of
People • Strategy • Solutions
Three decades of trust, evolution, and commitment to Alberta's workplaces.
In 1996, we opened our doors as Canadian Career Partners in a Calgary of 760,000 people. Today, in a city of 1.8 million, we're still here, still showing up, still evolving.
We started in Search & Recruitment and Career Transition. As the business landscape shifted, so did we, adding HR Consulting, Coaching and Leadership Development, Workplace Investigations, and Privacy and Information Management to meet the changing needs of Alberta organizations.
In 2004, we rebranded and became Cenera. But our purpose - People • Strategy • Solutions - has remained constant.
We've been here through boom and bust. Through recessions and recoveries. Through a pandemic. Through every economic cycle that's tested Alberta businesses and the people who lead them.
Through it all, we've held one belief: how you treat people matters. In good times and in hard ones.
This milestone isn't just ours. It belongs to every client who invited us into their important decisions and transitions. Every professional whose career path we helped navigate. Every team member who brought their expertise and heart to this work.
Throughout 2026, we'll be sharing the stories, lessons, and faces behind these 30 years. Because the best part of this journey are the relationships we've built along the way.
Cenera Timeline
The Evolution of Cenera
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Year of Giving
As part of our 30th anniversary year, we’re marking the milestone in a way that feels most aligned with who we are: by giving back to the community.
Throughout 2026, we’ll be highlighting one local non-profit organization each month and making a donation in support of the important work they do to strengthen our community.
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Calgary Homeless Foundation
JANUARY
For January, we’re proud to support the Calgary Homeless Foundation through their Donate Essentials YYC program. During Calgary’s coldest months, this initiative helps provide critical winter supplies to people experiencing homelessness. Access to these basics can make a real difference when temperatures drop and conditions become dangerous.We invite you to learn more about the Calgary Homeless Foundation by visiting their website. For those who wish to join us in supporting this important cause, you can donate here.
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The BlackNorth Initiative
FEBRUARY
In February, we’re proud to support the BlackNorth Initiative in recognition of Black History Month. The BlackNorth Initiative works to address systemic barriers faced by Black communities in Canada by advancing equitable access to education, employment, leadership opportunities, and economic participation. Through research, advocacy, and partnerships with organizations across sectors, BlackNorth focuses on creating meaningful, long-term change, helping organizations move from intention to action when it comes to inclusion and racial equity.To learn more about the BlackNorth Initiative and the work they are doing across Canada, visit their website. For those who wish to join us in supporting this important work, donations can be made here.
