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CPHR Nova Scotia is the source for Nova Scotia 's largest and most qualified HR talent pool. Find the skills and expertise your company needs in the Consultant Directory.
All consultants listed in this directory are members of CPHR Nova Scotia. CPHR Nova Scotia members are bound by the terms of the CPHR Nova Scotia Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.
*CPHR Nova Scotia does not endorse individual consultants nor does CPHR Nova Scotia review, approve, or endorse the consultants' advice or opinions.
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Brenda Fair, CPHR
Fairwinds Training & Development Inc. Fairwinds Training and Development provides businesses and organizations with a single source for all their training and organizational development needs. Fairwinds is committed to delivering measurable, behavioural and attitudinal change to individuals and organizations. Areas of Expertise/Services Provided: Talent Engagement; Learning and Development; Workplace Planning & Talent Management; HR Strategy; Labor and Employment Relations Certifications: Extended DISC Certified, Strategic Planning, MBTI, Emotional Intelligence, Facilitative Leadership Marsha Nettle, CPHR
CORE-HR Consulting Focused on identifying and delivering on the CORE or essential HR needs of your unique business. Whether you need ongoing HR expertise, assistance with a specific project, or strategic insight on how to optimize your human capital investment, CORE HR can implement practical, cost effective solutions. Areas of Expertise/Services Provided: Labour and Employment Relations; HR Strategy; Learning and Development; HR Metrics; Workplace Planning & Talent Management; Health, Wellness & Safe Workplace Relations Certifications: CPHR, CMP Nadina Smith, CPHR
Variable HR Consultants Successfully providing integrated HR strategy management on all areas of HR compliance, including: unions and non unionized sectors, federal and provincial jurisdictions, quality assurance, human resources management, occupational health and safety, workers compensation and appeals, diversity, group benefits, recruitment, arbitration, mediation, gap analysis, risk management, audits, collective bargaining for Canadian and International clients. Areas of Expertise/Services Provided: Talent Engagement; Labour and Employment Relations; Learning and Development; HR Metrics; Workplace Planning & Talent Management; Health, Wellness & Safe Workplace; Total Rewards; HR Strategy; Report & Financial Management Certifications: Chartered Professional Human Resources, MBTI Instructor Testimonial: Over 20 years experience in a variety of industry sectors including but not limited to: private investigation services, telecommunications, education, construction, trades, board of directors, manufacturing, engineering, large complex Unions, shipping, exporting, healthcare, Canada Post, technology, government, not for profit, diversity groups, long term care and rehabilitations. Kimberley Long
Long & Associates HR Services HR services and solutions tailored to the level of simplicity (or sophistication) required by the client with a focus on creating legacy programs, transferring knowledge and developing the HR capabilities of the management team and staff. Areas of Expertise/Services Provided: Learning and Development; Talent Engagement; Workplace Planning & Talent Management; HR Strategy Certifications: Chartered Professional in Human Resources, Certified Program Planner, Adult Education Diploma, Master of Public Administration Michael Coyle
MVC People, Culture and Governance I am an experienced HR professional and a retired employment, labour-relations and human rights lawyer. I provide senior executive level HR consulting services on all aspects of people and culture in the workplace. I work with employers to formulate appropriate HR policies, practices and procedures designed for that workplace. I do timely, thorough and confidential external workplace investigations on occupational health and safety issues (including alleged workplace harassment), human rights complaints and on other matters of conduct and culture in the workplace. I have considerable experience in collective bargaining, on behalf of employers and, occasionally, on behalf of unions. I can conduct mediations and arbitrations on workplace disputes of all kinds, whether under collective agreements or otherwise. Areas of Expertise/Services Provided: Labour and Employment Relations; HR Strategy; Health, Wellness & Safe Workplace; Learning and Development; Talent Engagement; Workplace Planning & Talent Management; Total Rewards Certifications: I hold a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Dalhousie University (LL.B.1987) and I am a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (2018). I am a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors of Canada. I am a Retired Lawyer in good standing with the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society and I am a Notary Public in and for the Province of Nova Scotia. Testimonials: I maintain strict confidentiality around any contact I have with clients or prospective clients or their employees. Greg Cole
Anchor Integrated Business Solutions Helping business owners with all things related to People, Processes and Policies. Areas of Expertise/Services Provided: Talent Engagement; Workplace Planning & Talent Management; Learning and Development; HR Strategy Certifications: Chartered Professional in Human Resources Susan Power
PowerUp Leadership Inc. PowerUp Leadership empowers teams to realize their potential by delivering personalized leadership development, team coaching, and talent strategy solutions tailored to each organization’s unique needs. We believe that every leader deserves a customized development plan, there’s no one-size-fits-all path to success. Through private 1:1 leadership coaching and targeted team programs, we help clients strengthen accountability, boost confidence, and improve communication, leading to increased sales, reduced costs, and sustainable business growth. Areas of Expertise/Services Provided: Learning and Development; Talent Engagement; Workplace Planning & Talent Management; HR Strategy; Total Rewards; HR Metrics Certifications: CPHR, CHRL, PCC, Disc Certified, Five Behaviour Certified, Leadership Circle 360 Certified, Change Management Practitioner Testimonials: "PowerUp Leadership brings exceptional skills and insight to our team in Prosci Canada. The most important element is the way Susan is able to identify the organizational environment and context to identify just the right amount of HR influence and avoid over-engineering the solution." — Ron Stewart, Executive Director, Prosci Canada Murray Doucette
Corvalie Keats Consulting Inc. Helping clients achieve optimization through their people. Increasing competitive advantage by aligning strategy with people and culture. Stepping in to assist where needed. Assisting leaders with unlocking their full human resources potential. Areas of Expertise/Services Provided: Labour and Employment Relations; HR Metrics; Workplace Planning & Talent Management; Health, Wellness & Safe Workplace; HR Strategy; Total Rewards; Talent Engagement Certifications: Chartered Professional Human Resources, Certified Health Executive, Certified Leadership and Inclusion (Equity and Diversity), MBA (Human Resources), BGS (Integrated Business Studies) Testimonials: "I reported to Murray at the Vancouver School Board in my role as the Compensation Specialist. Despite the complex topic, Murray understood the importance and impact of his decision-making and showed this by spending the necessary time to understand the topic. As a result, his knowledge of compensation policy, governance, and practice was well balanced and informed. Also, Murray's leadership was consistently supportive and respectful. If given the opportunity, I would be honoured to work with Murray again." Corinna Kwong CCP, CPHR Corporate Manager, Compensation & Funding Analysis at Provincial Health Services Authority "Murray Doucette led the Human Resources division at the Vancouver School District. He exhibited confidence in his senior managers and allowed us to direct our projects and areas of expertise. Murray checked in with us regularly and offered insights and productive feedback to challenges and performance that he observed. Murray was a member of the senior management team and initiated the first HR planning session to align operational work with the district’s strategic plan." Lorelei Russell, PCP, CPHR, SHRM-SCP, Director, Employee Services at Vancouver School Board Jodi Posavad
Grassroots HR Consulting Grassroots HR delivers cost-effective, people-focused solutions that optimize your human capital and drive growth. Grassroots believes HR is not just a department; it’s a strategy that can positively impact outcomes and optimize your HR investment. Offering a range of services from individualized projects and training to talent management and on-site support, Grassroots works with small to mid-size businesses that recognize people as the roots of success and are committed to helping them thrive. Grassroots focuses on the human side of business, strives for optimizing growth and helps build culture. Areas of Expertise/Services Provided: Talent Engagement; HR Metrics; Workplace Planning & Talent Management; HR Strategy; Labor and Employment Relations Patrick C. Hartling
SPL Development Services Inc. Founded and focused on the belief that Human Resources is a critical and strategic contributor to Organizational Effectiveness, Energy, and Efficiency through HR policies, systems, and practices that lead to measurable performance outcomes. Offerings range from HR Audits through Labour Relations to Recruitment and Retention. Refines traditional HR with an understanding and experience of Organizational Behaviour, employment law, strategy, and strategic action plans, and adult education all delivered in a package that gets the results you need. Areas of Expertise/Services Provided: Talent Engagement; Labour and Employment Relations; Learning and Development; HR Metrics; Workplace Planning & Talent Management; Health, Wellness & Safe Workplace; Total Rewards; Report & Financial Management Certifications: Chartered Professional Human Resources Testimonial: Pat is a seasoned HR practitioner with excellent strategic sense whose guidance and advice is of value to boards and senior executives. His approach emphasizes all of the best relationship-building aspects of the HR discipline, informed by years of experience supporting teams through challenging organizational changes and labour negotiations. I highly recommend his advice to anyone who needs support managing labour relations, making key executive hires, or reviewing HR strategy and procedures. Geoff Hamilton, CEO Gary Moore
I am a semi-retired HR executive from the private sector. Since 2005, I have served in dedicated senior HR roles (Regional Manager, Director and ED) in the Hospitality and Gaming/ Entertainment sector. My last position was Vice President, Human Resources in Great Canadian Gaming's (GCGC) expanding footprint in Ontario. I retired in June after 12.5 years with GCGC and am settled back in Halifax and teaching part-time at Saint Mary's University. Certifications: I earned the CPHR designation through the Senior Pathway. I was promoted and transferred to Toronto in 2018 and have returned to Nova Scotia. I also have an MBA from the Sobey School of Business (Class of 2013) and my Major Research Paper was on Corporate Culture. This is a strength of mine (including Change Management) Areas of Expertise/Services Provided: Talent Engagement, Labour and Employment Relations, and HR Strategy Testimonials: Will provide professional references upon request Fiona King, CPHR
Fiona King Consulting Human Resources Consultant with close to 20 years of HR experience working for large and small organizations in the areas of recruitment and sourcing, policy and procedures development, human resource project/program development and implementation. Areas of Expertise/Services Provided: Talent Engagement; Labour and Employment Relations; Workplace Planning & Talent Management; HR Strategy Certifications: Human Resources Certificate; Bachelor of Commerce Degree - Human Resources major; Train the trainer for Adult Learners; Certified DDI and Zenger Miller trainer Testimonial: Self-motivated senior human resources professional with experience leading a team and working independently while offering experience in a variety of industries; consumer-packaged goods, retail, public service and engineering organizations. Sarah Mullins, CPHR
uptreeHR Inc We are a human resource business partner for small businesses. Our team provides support in most functional areas of talent management including recruitment, compensation research/strategy, policy development, performance management, employee relations & wellness, management training and payroll/benefit administration. Areas of Expertise/Services Provided: Talent Engagement; Labour and Employment Relations; Learning and Development; Workplace Planning & Talent Management; Health, Wellness & Safe Workplace; Total Rewards; HR Strategy Certifications: CPHR, PCP, Certified Achieve Global Trainer, Certified Predictive Index Analyst and various course in project management and management consulting. Testimonial: Sarah supported me tremendously and her advice and demeanor instilled confidence immediately. To have someone with her depth of knowledge and corporate experience available to us via a retainer relationship was perfect since, as a fairly small company, we couldn’t afford a full-time HR professional of her calibre.” Lynne Godlien CEO Perennia Food & Agriculture Michelle MacFadgen, CPHR
uptreeHR Inc. uptreeHR provides fractional HR support for businesses who do not have an HR team or need more support in this area of their business. We provide support in recruitment, policy development, performance management, compensation research and strategy, investigations, leadership training, and various workshops. Areas of Expertise/Services Provided: Learning and Development; Talent Engagement; Labour and Employment Relations; Workplace Planning & Talent Management; Total Rewards; Health, Wellness & Safe Workplace; HR Strategy; Report & Financial Management; HR Metrics Certifications: Human Resource Management Certificate, Chartered Professional of Human Resources Carla Hurley
HURLEY HR | Hurley Management Consulting and Leadership Coaching Carla Hurley, HURLEY HR, is a go-to HR partner for small and medium businesses (SMBs) across Atlantic Canada. Carla helps CEOs and workplaces mature their HR systems to create healthy workplaces that deliver results. Offering over 30 years of
hands-on expertise in Human Resources, Psychological Health and Safety, Workplace Investigations, Coaching, Change Management, and Project Management, with a focus on practical solutions that yield tangible results, Carla is known for her
ability to understand the unique HR challenges faced by SMB businesses. Areas of Expertise/Services Provided: Talent Engagement; Labour and Employment Relations; Learning and Development; HR Metrics; Workplace Planning & Talent Management; Health, Wellness & Safe Workplace; Total Rewards; HR Strategy Certifications: CPHR (Chartered Professional in Human Resources); SHRM-SCP (Society of Human Resource Management - Senior Certified Professional); Certified Workplace Investigator; CEC (Certified Executive Coach); Trauma Informed Coach; Psychological Health and Safety Assessor; Advanced Certificate in Psychological Health and Safety; Certificate in Psychologically Safe Leadership; Certified Predictive Index Analyst; Prosci Change Management Certification; Certified Change Cycle Facilitator; Certified Practitioner - EQ-i 2.0 and EQ-i 360 Emotional Assessment Tools; Licensed Trainer, 5-5-5 Coaching Skills; Licensed Trainer, Using Coaching to Lead; Strategic Workforce Planning Certification Dylan Fenton
Corrigan HR Consulting, Inc. Corrigan HR Consulting, Inc, is a human resources consulting firm based in Atlantic Canada and focuses on workplace investigations, assessments, providing training for human resources practitioners, and HR strategy. Corrigan HR Consulting has a broad Atlantic Canadian presence, and works in a variety of sectors. Areas of Expertise/Services Provided: Labour and Employment Relations; Learning and Development; Workplace Planning & Talent Management; Health, Wellness & Safe Workplace; HR Strategy Marco Colaiacovo
Granite Coast Consulting Granite Coast Consulting focuses on small business and non profits and provides guidance to create a sustainable future, be it creation of a strategic plan or developing a functional remote work strategy. Granite realizes these organizations have long term issues but short term resources, we take a hands on approach to identify issues and provide the best solution Areas of Expertise/Services Provided: Talent Engagement; Learning and Development; HR Metrics; Workplace Planning & Talent Management; Report & Financial Management Certifications: Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Mady MacIntyre
Facet Facet, a division of Royer Thompson, elevates organizations by cultivating strong, human-centered leadership through exceptional management recruitment, development, and coaching. Our practical, people-first strategies, including the Empowered Leader Certificate Program and personalized coaching, help teams to lead with clarity, foster meaningful engagement, and drive long-term success. Areas of Expertise/Services Provided: Learning and Development; Talent Engagement; Workplace Planning & Talent Management Testimonials: “Facet is always dialed into the client's needs and wants, while providing valuable market insight and recruitment advice.” - Former President & Chief Executive Officer, Eden Valley Poultry "We thought it would be a tough search, but Facet brought us strong candidates and found exactly the person we needed. Attentive, timely, and effective!" - VP, Finance and Administration, St Francis Xavier University "I’ve had the opportunity to work with Mady and the team at Facet twice over the last few years as I was searching for my next opportunity. The experience was absolutely best in class and I would turn to them for all my recruitment needs. Having Mady guide me through the interview and offer process was fantastic. She was insightful, responsive, and ultimately, I truly felt that she had my best interests at heart from start to finish. I recommend anyone looking for a new opportunity or hiring to contact her right away, you won’t regret it!" - Scott Strickey, Client Services Manager at Asher Aira Oulton
Independant Consultant HR professional who specialises in strategic business alignment, policy and talent acquisition. I'm a well-rounded Human Resources professional with over six years of experience supporting people, processes, and performance across diverse organizations. My background in HR and business operations allows me to connect people strategy with organizational goals—whether it's building inclusive teams, improving talent pipelines, or advising leadership on strategic decisions. Over the years, I've developed a comprehensive skill set that includes: Creating inclusive, productive workplace cultures Streamlining and strengthening talent acquisition processes Coaching and supporting executives and people leaders Driving HR process improvements and change initiatives Resolving conflicts and fostering open communication What sets me apart is my ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution. I’m just as comfortable analyzing data and refining workflows as I am mentoring managers or facilitating tough conversations. I also hold a strong academic foundation in Human Resource Management, with additional studies in psychology—giving me a deep understanding of organizational behavior and leadership development. Areas of Expertise/Services Provided: Talent Engagement; HR Metrics; Workplace Planning & Talent Management; Labour and Employment Relations; Health, Wellness & Safe Workplace; HR Strategy Certifications: CPHR |
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