Biography

Milica Opacic is the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Serbia in the Province of Alberta.

She proudly promotes Serbian culture and heritage in Calgary. She is a one of the key leaders in the Serbian community and active individual with diverse business experiences in the international market.

She graduated from the University of Tourism and Foreign Trade in Dubrovnik, Croatia with a bachelor degree in economics.

She is actively engaged in various initiatives of the Serbian-Canadian associations in Calgary and is a board member of the Serbian Festival and the European Film Festival. Board Committees.

Milica’s approach of inclusiveness, openness and leadership inspires and encourages others in the Serbian Community to participate in the promotion of the local culture.

She is well known for her enthusiasm and dedication.

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2017  Honorary Consul of the Republic of Serbia in the Province of Alberta

2020 - present Trans Mountain, Senior Human Resources Administrator

2013 - 2020 Agrium Inc., Executive Administrator in Human Resources department

1996 - 2012 Consultant in major oil and gas corporations and energy sector in Calgary

1994 -1996 Resettlement Counsellor for Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Regina

1992 - 1994 Interpreter and liaison for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

 

Professional development

Notary Public license, Alberta Justice - 2007

National Interpretation/Translation license -1996

Provincial Interpretation/Translation license -1996

Certified Translator, member of the Association of Translators & Interpreters of Alberta since 1996

Bachelor Degree in Economics, University of Tourism and Foreign Trade, Dubrovnik, Croatia -1991

Languages: English, German, Serbian

 

Community engagement

  • Board Member of the Serbian Fest Calgary & VP Public Relations (liaison between Serbian heritage societies in Calgary and Canadian Government)

 

Notary Public and representative of the Embassy of Republic of Serbia since 2008

Board member of  the European Film Festival in Calgary

Board member of the humanitarian organization “Krajina Society”

Member of the Serbian Cultural Society “Frula”

Member of the “Nikola Tesla” Society