Calgary-based Canoe Financial LP announced on Friday that Kim Jativa has joined the firm as its new chief operating officer.

Jativa joins Canoe Financial after nine years as vice president of operations at IA Clarington Investments Inc. in Toronto. Her experience also includes 10 years as director of transfer agency services with International Financial Data Services Ltd., whose Canadian offices are located in Toronto.

“Since launching Canoe mutual funds in February 2011, we have enjoyed tremendous growth and built an enviable team,” says Darcy Hulston, the firm’s president and CEO. “We are excited to welcome Kim to that team and look forward to her playing a key role in the continued growth and evolution of Canoe.”