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Ioana Giurca

Observer · DISC type ci
Chief Executive Officer at CPHR Alberta
📍 Calgary, Alberta, Canada

A long-standing leader at CPHR Alberta, Ioana Giurca was appointed CEO in 2022 after 13 years with the association, including as VP of Finance. She holds a Bachelors Degree in finance and completed an executive development program at the McGill Executive Institute. She focuses on elevating the HR profession through advocacy and strategic partnerships.

Outside of her executive role, Ioana is focused on community and economic well-being. Her interests in organizations like the Calgary Food Bank, Calgary Economic Development, and the Government of Alberta reflect a deep commitment to her communitys vitality and strength.

She rose through the ranks at CPHR Alberta over 13 years, starting in a financial role before ultimately being appointed as the associations Chief Executive Officer.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Personality Overview

How Ioana shows up

Value Driven
Assertive
Example Seeker

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.

Priorities

Topics Ioana cares about

HR Self-Regulation
Actively advocates for the self-regulation of the HR profession, engaging with government stakeholders to elevate the CPHR designation and professional standards.
Mentorship & Development
Passionate about supporting the next generation of HR professionals through mentorship programs, resume building resources, and networking opportunities for students.
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Career

Work history

6-2022
Chief Executive Officer
CPHR Alberta
6-2009 - 6-2022
VP of Finance and Administration
Chartered Professionals in Human Resorces of Alberta ( CPHR Alberta)
In the press

Media appearances

Appointment of the CPHR Alberta CEO!. Featured in CPHR Alberta (cphrab.ca)
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A message from CPHR Alberta's new CEO, Ioana Giurca!. Featured in Facebook (CPHR Alberta)
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Education
2015 - 2017
Education details unavailable
McGill Executive Institute
1999 - 2003
Bachelor’s Degree
Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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