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Corporate Profile

SmartHire.ca^® has the distinction of being the first true Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) firm in Western Canada. As a registered trade name in Canada, SmartHire.ca^® has created a 10-step ascending process to support employers and employees as they move between the hire to retire life cycles at work. The world of work is evolving, and there are a lot of choices to make to improve the way we hire, retain, promote and coach our workforce.

SmartHire.ca^® RPO solutions provide employers with the choice of adding individual or multiple modules to their internal human resources processes each year. These service modules are designed to assist businesses as needed - from "Hire to Retire".

For over 15 years SmartHire.ca^®’s holding company, Clark Thomson Management Limited, has designed and delivered human resource products & services to provide real value to thousands of career seekers and employers, making a difference in the economic and social well-being of individuals, businesses, and organizations in western Canada. The SmartHire.ca^® team would be pleased to provide consultation on any of our products or services.

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SmartHire.ca^® Team

Blair Clark:
President

Blair Clark is the president and founder of the Grasslands Group of Companies. He is a management and business development specialist with over 30 years experience within the staffing, manufacturing, testing, training, retail and agribusiness sectors. He has achieved success as an entrepreneur and business owner and continues to have a keen ability to identify and pursue business trends. Blair has a first-hand knowledge of western Canada and its labour market and is highly involved in the day-to-day activities of SmartHire.ca.

Blair is the President of the Saskatchewan Chapter of Association of Canadian Search, Employment & Staffing Services (A.C.S.E.S.S.) and his Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) designation recognizes the highest level of staffing industry knowledge and experience in North America.

Blair assists SmartHire.ca^® clients to determine a candidate’s Corporate, Community, and Job Fit.

Blair can be reached at blair@smarthire.ca or directly at 306-778-1031.

Dan Gobeil, RPR, CHRP Candidate:
Recruitment Specialist

Daniel holds a BA from the University of Saskatchewan and is a Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR). Dan is a member of the Saskatchewan Association of Human Resource Professional (SAHRP) and has completed the Canadian Council of Human Resource Associations' (CCHRA) designation program as a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP). He has also completed the Human Resources Advanced Diploma at the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST).

Dan's extensive experience includes retail and operations management in logistics and distribution, aviation and transport industries specializing in recruiting. Dan's area of concentration is in Agribusiness, Aviation and Ground Transport, Finance, Mining and Manufacturing.

Dan can be reached at dan@smarthire.ca or directly at 306-242-8500.

Dona Plewis, RPR:
Account Manager

Dona has been with the SmartHire.ca^® team since 2006. She is an administrative specialist with over 15 years experience within the pipeline, agribusiness, and staffing sectors. Dona has a Business Management Certificate from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) and has achieved designation as a Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR) as offered through the Institute of Professional Management. Gaining experience as a Search Specialist/Researcher, she has recently transitioned into a business development/account management role.

Throughout her tenure, Dona has been hands-on in most aspects of the SmartHire.ca^® business and has become knowledgeable of the challenges facing western Canadian employers. This understanding is applied when assisting clients in developing customized solutions to their specific recruitment challenge(s) - based on the position, location, and budget. These options include recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) services, psychometric testing, and/or permanent placement.

Dona can be reached at dona@smarthire.ca or directly at 306-778-1032.

Carolynn Chow, BA:
Search Specialist

Carolynn holds a BA in Sociology from the University of Saskatchewan. Her abilities to recognize patterns and traits in human behavior have assisted her progression to the Human Resources profession. Carolynn began her career as an Accounting and Administrative Assistant. She progressed quickly to the Human Resources Manager position with a privately owned Oil and Gas Service Company. Carolynn is an Associate Member of the HRIA (Human Resources Institute of Alberta) and plans to complete her CHRP (Certified Human Resources Professional) designation in 2010.

Carolynn joins the SmartHire.ca^® team as the Search Specialist. She will continue to build an extensive sourcing catalogue a resource for the Candidate Sourcing Strategy service. Her experience with resume recognition, career patterns and career seeker evaluation, as well as advertising and media sourcing will assist in bringing more qualified career seekers to your team. When not recruiting, advertising and sourcing, Carolynn assists career seekers in completing their online profile, resume upload, and applications.

Carolynn can be reached at carolynn@smarthire.ca or direct at 306.778.1033.