CPHR Saskatchewan receives regular inquiries for HR expertise from the public and its members. The Consultant Directory provides a platform to highlight and promote the expertise and services of CPHR Saskatchewan consultant members.

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Independent Consultants

Glenda Ball, CPHR
LeadUp Coaching and Consulting Inc.
Saskatoon, SK

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 In 2012 Glenda Ball founded LeadUp, a consultancy dedicated to supporting individuals, teams, and organizations in their growth and development journey.  Glenda has worked with amazing clients throughout SK, AB, and BC, and across many disciplines and industries. Her focus areas include leadership development (at all levels of an organization), team cohesiveness and effectiveness, succession planning, and culture assessment and development for SMEs.  Utilizing her experience and studies, Glenda co-creates solutions with her clients to help them identify the issues, the options, and the solutions. She helps clients apply the right solutions for them with an objective and focused approach to allow for sustainable results. 
 
Glenda has held diverse and progressive positions based in Canada and the US and has extensive experience in employee relations, corporate communications, training and development, change management, organizational development, client management, corporate administration, and strategic and business planning. Glenda holds a MA in Leadership through Royal Roads University and continues her own professional development annually.  For more information about Glenda’s background, please visit the website.
 
Areas of Expertise: Leadership Development; Team Cohesiveness; Career Development and Transition Coaching; Management Training; Change Management; Performance Management; Workforce and Succession Planning; Strategic Planning; Employee Engagement; Culture Assessment and Development; Facilitation.

Certifications: Everything DiSC and Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team (Certified Facilitator and Authorized Partner with Wiley); Certified Professional Coach; Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR); MBTI Certified; Working Genius Certified Facilitator; Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i 2.0) Certified; COR.E Leadership Dynamics Specialist (CLDS); and Energy Leadership Index - Master Practitioner (ELI-MP).

Jennifer Bodnarchuk, CPHR
JLBodnarchuk HR Consulting Services
Lloydminster, SK

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Experienced HR professional specializing in policy development, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development. With over a decade of experience, I possess a proven ability to develop customized HR solutions that directly contribute to the achievement of business objectives. Proficient in navigating diverse HR challenges, I have a specialized proficiency in cultivating constructive workplace environments and maximizing organizational efficiency.

Key Skills:

• HR Policy Development
• Employee Relations
• Performance Management
• Organizational Development
• Strong Collaborator
• Absence Management
• Streamlined Onboarding/Offboarding practices

Areas of Expertise: Performance Management, General HR Knowledge, Employee Relations, Labour Relations, HR Information Systems, Recruitment, Onboarding, Selection and Retention; Leadership, Professional Practice, Workplace Investigations, Learning and Development

Somi Cheon, MBA, CPHR
Soche People Strategy Co.
Nipawin, SK

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Soche People Strategy Co. was born out of a desire to provide meaningful support to business leaders through hands-on and strategic people consulting from anywhere and any place. 

My 16+ years of people strategy experience has been both hands-on and strategic, encompassing performance coaching for all levels, cultural transformation, branding/rebranding, compensation, employee experience, project management, leadership development, organizational change, full-cycle recruitment, strategic planning, talent management, and designing and implementing workplace systems. My experience has spanned both the private and public sector with a special place in my heart for the mining and restaurant industries within Saskatchewan. 

Finding the right partner to your business is as much of art as it is a science. If you’re looking for a strategic people partner to help diagnose problems, identify creative solutions, and drive meaningful change, let’s connect.

Areas of Expertise: Career & Employment Coaching/Counseling, Change Management, Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits, Organizational Effectiveness/Development, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Workplace Safety, Workplace Investigations, Learning & Development

Certifications: Authorized Everything DiSC Partner and Experienced Facilitator with Wiley Workplace Learning, Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation from CPHR Saskatchewan

Brett Elmgren, CPHR
Axom Leadership Inc.
Saskatoon, SK

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Brett Elmgren is an Executive Human Resources professional and the President & Founder of Axom Leadership. His work focuses on inspiring people to create positive change in their organizations. Brett is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources with 15 years of HR leadership experience working for Federated Coop, Cameco & Nutrien. Most recently Brett held the position of Director of Talent Management for Nutrien, and was responsible for leading the HR integration during the merger of PotashCorp and Agrium. Brett holds a Master’s Degree in Leadership from Royal Roads University and an undergraduate degree from the University of Saskatchewan. Brett is born and raised in Saskatchewan on treaty six territory, and his family is proud to call Saskatchewan home.

Areas of Expertise: Career & Employment Coaching/Counseling, Change Management, Performance Management, Organizational Learning, Training and Development; Organizational Effectiveness/Development; Strategic Planning, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Workplace Safety, Learning and Development

Certifications: Everything DiSC Certification from Wiley Workplace Learning, The Five Behaviours of a Cohesive Team Certified Partner from Wiley Workplace Learning, EQ in Action from Learning in Action, Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation from CPHR Saskatchewan, Experience Change Change Management from Simulation from ExperiencePoint, Korn Ferry Leadership Solutions (360 Assessment, Assessment of Leadership Potential, Leadership Architect) from Korn Ferry

Vanessa Gerard
Trusted Human Resource Solutions Incorporated
Saskatoon, SK

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As the owner and CEO of Trusted Human Resource Solutions Incorporated. I provide expert HR advising to small and medium sized businesses in Saskatchewan. I conduct workplace investigations, provide strategic planning recommendations and leadership development coaching to business executives seeking to build stronger, more effective workplaces. With over five years of HR management experience, I specialize in employee relations, policy development, and strategic workforce solutions that drive long-term success.

As a certified Expedition Coaching trainer, I empower managers with coaching-based leadership skills that foster engagement and performance. I also deliver Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) workshops.

My approach is results-driven, practical, and tailored to each client’s unique needs. Whether it's navigating complex HR challenges, ensuring compliance, or developing high-performing leaders, I provide the expertise and strategies to help businesses thrive.

Let’s connect and build workplaces where people and businesses succeed together!

Areas of Expertise: Performance Management, Organizational Learning, Training, and Development; Employee Relations, HR Information Systems, Organizational Effectiveness/Development, Strategic Planning, Employee Engagement, Health and Wellness, Workplace Investigations, Learning & Development

Certifications: MBTI Steps 1 & 2, Expedition Coaching Certified Coach Training Program, Workplace Investigations Training - Full Certificate 

Lana Gray BHRD, CEC, CPHR
Lana Gray Leadership Services
Regina, SK

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Lana Gray is a Saskatchewan-based People & Change Leader. With a style described as ‘inclusive, collaborative, genuine, insightful and courageous’, her passion is working with fellow leaders that seek to make impactful change. Her clients are those that believe and recognize that bottom lines are optimized by investing in people and leadership in alignment with future-focused business objectives.

Lana’s career began in the Saskatchewan credit union system. She developed a solid business acumen over 23 years, holding increasingly responsible positions in risk management, regulation, human resources, strategic planning, and corporate development. Her responsibilities included fulfilling senior and executive level roles in provincially and nationally based organizations. During her time as Chief People Officer of Concentra Financial (now Equitable Bank), the bank achieved the elite Platinum status as a 50 Best Managed Company. 

Prior to establishing Lana Gray Leadership Services in 2017, Lana worked for four years with the national firm, MNP LLP. Primary areas of focus as a senior associate in the consulting practice of the firm included managing organizational effectiveness projects on time, on budget, and to successful conclusion as confirmed by clients.

Drawing from this diverse experience base and background, Lana Gray Leadership Services partners with clients to achieve better results through a focus on customized change strategies and people solutions, primarily in the areas of: 

Areas of Expertise: Strategic Planning, Culture & People Strategy, Succession Planning, Leadership Development & Executive Coaching, Risk-Based Outplacement Support & Career Transition Services

Amy Groothuis, Q.Arb
AG Arbitration
Regina, SK

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Amy Groothuis is an Arbitrator and Workplace Investigator based out of Regina, SK.

Amy conducts neutral, third-party investigations that result in timely and clear reports. She brings considerable labour and employment legal expertise to the investigation process and understands the importance of a thorough and professional investigation into allegations of harassment, discrimination, or other workplace misconduct.

Amy is also available to assist with confidential resolution of workplace disputes through private arbitration, mediation, or other collaborative dispute resolution.

She holds degrees from the University of Ottawa (LL.B.) and the University of Toronto (Hon. BA) and received her Qualified Arbitrator designation from the ADR Institute of Canada.

Areas of Expertise: Workplace Investigations

Linda Hall, CPHR
TriVantage Consulting
Regina, SK

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TriVantage Consulting was founded by Linda Hall in 2007 with the guiding mission of: "Assess, Empower, Achieve."  The firm specializes in delivering expert human resource consulting services designed to assess clients’ current organizational state, identify obstacles hindering progress, and empower them with the tools, policies and strategic guidance necessary to overcome challenges and achieve their objectives. Engagements typically fall into two categories: short-term, project-based contracts, or ongoing support arrangements, where TriVantage serves as a senior-level HR resource available to internal teams on an as-needed basis. These flexible service models have broadened TriVantage’s reach, attracting clients across a diverse range of industries—from public and professional services to manufacturing.

Linda and her team bring comprehensive expertise across the full spectrum of generalist human resource functions, consistently applying innovative, best-practice approaches. Linda has held progressively senior HR roles in both medium and large organizations, gaining extensive experience in areas such as talent management, workforce planning, labour relations, organizational change, learning and development, and health, safety, and wellness.  Recognized for her professionalism and depth of knowledge, Linda serves as a trusted subject matter expert, offering clear, objective guidance to employees, senior leaders, and executives alike. She understands the importance of influence over authority, skillfully navigating complex situations with a thoughtful, nuanced approach.

Linda holds the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation, along with a Bachelor of Business Administration (majoring in Human Resources and Finance) and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.  Committed to ongoing professional growth and development, Linda is working toward completion of a Queen’s University Certificate in Advanced Labour Relations, attends several workshops and conferences each year and has volunteered on boards and committees, including the NKE Item Writing Committee.

Areas of Expertise: Performance Management, Organizational Learning, Training, and Development; General HR Knowledge, Labour Relations, Recruitment, Onboarding, Selection, and Retention; Organizational Effectiveness/Development, Workforce & Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, Health and Wellness, Workplace Safety

Andrea Hansen, B.Comm, CFP, GBA
Sutton Benefits & Pension
Saskatoon, SK

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Andrea Hansen is a recognized Educator, Writer, Speaker and Benefits Advisor, whom you may have published in The Business Advisor, PotashWorks and HR Saskatchewan magazines. 

Andrea is the President of Sutton Benefits & Pension and the creator of the Sutton Employee Engagement Wheel™.  She’s passionate about helping successful growing companies improve business performance by aligning and leveraging their group benefits & pension programs as part of a comprehensive, integrated approach to attracting and retaining talent.  With over 20 years of experience, she has supported hundreds of successful Saskatchewan employers optimize their group benefit & pension plans to maximize value and results.  

Andrea graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan and holds a specialty designation focused on group benefits design and management (Group Benefits Associate), in addition to a Certified Financial Planner® designation. She recently earned her Total Rewards Certificate through International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) and has achieved additional certifications to help her clients including the Workplace Mental Health Leadership™ certificate from Queen’s University and 4 Seasons of Reconciliation certificate from First Nations University of Canada.  Andrea is on the Board of Directors for Benefits Alliance, a national organization of independent firms, so she can be at the forefront of new offerings and to lobby and influence on behalf of clients.

Areas of Expertise: Compensation & benefits; Recruitment, Onboarding, Selection and Retention; Strategic Planning; Leadership; Employee Engagement; Health and Wellness

Rosalie Hughes, B.Comm., CPHR
Hughes Recruitment
Saskatoon, SK

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At Hughes Recruitment & Strategy Collective, we’re not just recruiters, we’re architects of talent strategy, brand storytellers, and trusted partners in building thriving workplaces. We don’t do cookie-cutter solutions. We craft bold, tailored strategies that amplify businesses, attract top talent, and create lasting impact.
We specialize in recruitment that goes beyond the resume, finding professionals, technical experts, tradespeople, and leaders who don’t just fit the job, they elevate it. We understand the pulse of industries, the power of people, and the competitive edge that comes with getting hiring right.

But we don’t stop at recruitment. Our strategic HR advisory services help businesses streamline processes, develop talent, and navigate workplace complexities with confidence. We work alongside companies to ensure compliance, improve organizational effectiveness, and implement workforce strategies that fuel growth and innovation.
Our employer branding expertise transforms companies into employers of choice. In today’s competitive job market, reputation matters. We position businesses in a way that attracts and retains top talent, using strategic marketing, storytelling, and communication to create a brand that stands out.

Hughes Collective is built on relationships, strategy, and impact. We don’t just place people, we shape futures, build legacies, and redefine what’s possible.

Areas of Expertise: Talent Acquisition, Strategic HR, Employer Branding, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Learning & Development

Certifications: B.Comm., CPHR, RPR, CTMP

Tamara Johnson, BComm., CPHR
SIEL Human Solutions
Esterhazy, SK

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Tamara is an experienced and innovative human resources consultant and business coach with more than twenty years’ experience. She is passionate about helping companies develop and implement functional, creative HR solutions and connecting creative business strategies to companies’ staff and management teams.

Prior to launching SIEL Human Solutions, Tamara developed her HR leadership and mentorship experience working in oil and gas, potash, and service industries, giving her a wide breadth of knowledge and experience across many channels. 

Areas of Expertise:   Performance Management; Compensation and Benefits; Organizational Learning, Training and Development; Labour Relations; HR Information Systems; Workforce & Succession Planning; Strategic Planning; Leadership; Human Resource Metrics, Reporting and Financial Management; Workplace Investigations.

Certifications: DISC

Sarah Johnston, B.Comm., CAIB, CMS, CPHR
Atlas York Consulting
Saskatoon, SK

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Atlas York Consulting offers efficient HR services that are customized for your business, from employee relations and engagement to benefit reviews and performance management, our team serves as a resource, freeing your staff to focus on key business areas.

With our team, you can achieve operational efficiency without the need for a full-time HR department, we act as an extension of your team. All our consultants are designated Chartered Human Resource Professionals, ensuring you receive the highest level of expertise and support.

Our goal is to be a convenient, reliable solution that allows your business to grow and run efficiently. We streamline processes and help you improve your culture while maintaining expert HR management.

Unlock your team’s potential with Atlas York Consulting’s guidance – your partner in creating employee and employer excellence through a positive culture, feedback and process improvements.

Areas of Expertise:  Career & Employment Coaching/Counseling, Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits, General HR Knowledge, Employee Relations, Organizational Effectiveness/Development, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Health and Wellness

Certifications:  CAIB, CMS, CPHR, B.Comm.

Lee Knafelc, FCPHR, SHRM-SCP
Ignite Coaching & Consulting
Saskatoon, SK

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Facing a workplace investigation?  There’s a lot at stake.

Workplace investigations are complex.  Beyond deep technical expertise and an unrelenting reliance on the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness, a good investigation process requires an understanding of how workplaces work.  Lee brings over three decades of real-world experience leading global teams in a variety of industries to his practice of workplace investigations.  Specializing in executive and C-suite complaints, Lee utilizes a “four pillars” approach to his investigations:  fairness; thoroughness; timeliness; and confidentiality.  

Lee is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer for Nutrien, and former Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Administration for PotashCorp.  He has worked for some of Canada’s Largest employers, including PotashCorp/Nutrien, Federated Co-operatives Limited and the former Saskatchewan Wheat Pool.  He retired in 2021 as the North American executive lead for HR at Viterra Canada Inc.  

His professional practice includes strategy, leadership and teamwork, with a focus on workplace investigations.  Lee works closely with executive leadership teams, HR teams and legal counsel to ensure investigational outcomes which ultimately lead to better, healthier workplaces.

Areas of Expertise: Workplace Investigations; Performance Management; Organizational Learning; Training & Development; Employee Relations; Labour Relations; Organizational Effectiveness/Development; Strategic Planning; Leadership; Health and Wellness; Governance

Ruth Kinzel, CPHR, Ph.D.
Kinzel Cadrin & Associates Consulting Inc.
Saskatoon, SK

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As Applied Social Psychologists and HR professionals who have been building our practice for over thirty-five years, we are specialists in the human side of businesses. We’ve seen just about everything in the workplace. And we’re comfortable working with everyone, from folks on the shop floor to the boardroom. We’re educators, not just consultants, so we’re here to transfer important knowledge and skills to help build your capacity for sustainable improvements. We support you in understanding your situation and your options. Then we design a path forward together to address the human challenges in your work world. The more complex and challenging the situation, the more value we can add. We work in all sectors and use our extensive education and experience to help build better bosses, lead leaders, and develop the strategic, transformational HR capacities of widely varied enterprises. We invite you to explore our website for more information on our approach and areas of service, our backgrounds, and our clientele.

Areas of Expertise:  Career & EmploymentCoaching/Counseling, Change Management, Performance Management, Organizational Learning, Training and Development; Organizational Effectiveness/Development, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Professional Practice, Employee Engagement, Learning and Development

Certifications: MBTI Step II, Her PhD qualifies Ruth to administer numerous other psychometric tools

Carolyn Knafelc, B.Ed., CPHR, ACC
Ignite Coaching and Consulting
Saskatoon, SK

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Real-world experience. Real-world solutions.

Need help? Ignite Coaching and Consulting offers a full range of services designed to help individuals and teams reach their highest potential. Carolyn is uniquely positioned to design and deliver flexible, customized talent solutions for organizations of any size and complexity. She brings a practical perspective based on extensive experience working within organizations and knows how to ask the right questions to help clients create a path forward.

Carolyn has 30 years of HR and leadership experience working across a broad range of industries and sectors. She offers solutions in career transition and outplacement, team building, emotional intelligence training, interim HR advisory services, workplace investigations and diagnostics, cultural transformation and other specializations. Carolyn has a passion for creating dynamic workplaces, and she is driven to help her clients to achieve real outcomes, tailored to their needs and responsive to their reality. 

Areas of Expertise:  Career and Employment Coaching/Consulting; Performance Management; Organizational Learning, Training and Development; Recruitment, Onboarding, Selection and Retention; Organizational Effectiveness/Development; Strategic Planning; Leadership; Employee Engagement; Meeting Facilitation

Certifications:  DiSC; Five Behaviours of a Cohesive Team; Emotional Intelligence 2.0; Employee Passion Survey; Team Alignment Survey; Flexibility and Trust Survey; Conflict Tools; Strong Interest Inventory; Various 360 Evaluation Tools

Jay Lamont
Lamont Consulting Inc.
Regina, SK

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Jay Lamont is an award-winning consultant, speaker, and founder of Lamont Consulting Inc.—a Saskatchewan-based firm specializing in leadership development, workplace mental health, and psychological health and safety. Backed by a Master’s degree in Leadership from Royal Roads University, Jay brings a strategic, systems-thinking lens to every engagement—bridging the gap between mental well-being and effective leadership.

He provides evidence-based mental health training and consults with organizations across sectors to foster resilient, high-performing, and psychologically healthy workplaces. With deep expertise in psychological safety framework development, Jay helps employers embed well-being into culture, policy, and day-to-day practice.

Known for his inspiring keynotes and practical leadership development sessions, Jay creates safe, engaging learning environments that spark insight and real change. Whether working with executive teams, front-line leaders, or entire organizations, he delivers clarity, connection, and actionable tools that support long-term success.

Areas of Expertise: Occupational Health and Safety, Organizational Effectiveness/Development, Leadership, Health and Wellness, Workplace Safety, Learning and Development, Meeting Facilitation.

Certifications: Jay is a certified instructor in evidence-based programs including Mental Health First Aid™, The Working Mind™, Road to Mental Readiness™, and Psychological Health and Safety Integration™. He also holds an Advanced Certificate in Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace.

Deidre Lane, CPHR Candidate
Optima HR
Saskatoon, SK

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We make managing Human Resources for small and medium-sized businesses a breeze. Our fractional HR services are tailored to you and your business’ individual needs.

Areas of Expertise: Career & Employment Coaching/Counselling, Performance Management, General HR Knowledge, Employee Relations, Occupational Health & Safety, HR Information Systems, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Health & Wellness, Workplace Safety

Rebecca Macaulay, CPHR
MHR Consulting Inc.
Saskatoon, SK

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Experience Matters! I have 30 years of experience including:

• A full-time faculty member with colleges in Alberta and Ontario
• A manager and leader in progressively more responsible roles including
  Associate Vice President with SIAST (Sask Polytech)
• A human resource consultant and leadership coach for the past ten years
  

In these roles I’ve consulted to managers, CEO/Presidents, senior executives and governing boards in a variety of industries including telecommunications, financial services, health, post-secondary education, research, mining, forestry, engineering,
construction, government and several non-profit agencies. This background and experience forms my belief that an organization’s health significantly impacts its business success. For this reason my consulting practice has focused on:

• Getting the right people in the right jobs (leadership selection & succession planning)
•  Ensuring managers/leaders are equipped to do their jobs (leadership development, 360 evaluations & coaching)
• Building people processes that are aligned with business plans (HR planning, change leadership, performance feedback tools)
• Assessing teams and workplaces to identify what’s working & where
  improvement is needed (team/organizational diagnosis & recommended actions)
  

I will work with you to understand your business needs first, and then ensure your people practices result in greater employee engagement, team collaboration and the success of your business!

Areas of Expertise:    Performance Management; Organizational Learning, Training and Development; Employee Relations; Recruitment, Onboarding, Selection and Retention; Organizational Effectiveness/Development; Strategic Planning; Leadership; Professional Practice; Health and Wellness; Learning and Development

Certifications: Associate Certified Coach (ACC); Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI); DiSC-all products; Thomas Kilman Conflict Mode Instrument; The Five Behaviours of a Cohesive Team; McQuaig Profiling; Organizational Diagnosis

Ory McClelland, CPHR
Pro Fit HR Consulting
Saskatoon, SK

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Ory McClelland is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources and the Principal Consultant at Pro Fit HR Consulting.   Ory has over ten years HR experience working for private and publicly traded companies.   

At Pro Fit HR Consulting, we believe that the path to sustainable success lies at the intersection of profitability and client-centric problem-solving. As a premier human resource services firm, we bring together the dual strengths of delivering exceptional business outcomes and providing innovative solutions tailored to our clients' unique challenges.

We understand that profitability is the cornerstone of any business. Our dedicated team of HR experts collaborates closely with our clients to align their human capital strategies with their financial goals, resulting in increased efficiency, optimized processes, and improved bottom-line results.

Areas of Expertise: Career & Employment Coaching/Counselling, Performance Management, General HR Knowledge, Employee Relations, Labour Relations, Recruitment, Onboarding, Selection and Retention; Organizational Effectiveness/Development, Workforce & Succession Planning, Strategic Planning, Leadership

Gary Mearns, SHRP, FCPHR
GMA Consulting
Saskatoon, SK

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Gary Mearns has had an extensive career in the field of Human Resource Management during which time he led the human resources function at the executive level for three large organizations in Saskatchewan. With experience in both the private and semi-public sector, Gary also held specialist roles in recruitment, compensation and labour relations over a career spanning 41 years. Born and raised in Saskatchewan, he received both his undergraduate degree in Commerce and his MBA from the University of Saskatchewan.  He achieved his Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation in 1997 and the Senior Human Resource Professional designation in 2012.  

GMA Consulting was formed in 2017 and has provided labour relations and human resource advice and assistance to a number of organizations in Saskatchewan.

Areas of Expertise: Performance Management; Compensation and Benefits; General HR Knowledge; Employee Relations; Labour Relations; Workforce and Succession Planning; Workplace Investigations

Olivia Mensah, CPHR
Billi Corp.
Saskatoon, SK

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Olivia Mensah, CPHR, is a purpose driven leader adept at building trust, who listens to understand current state and motivators to influence execution of a shared vision. Her unique attributes include knowledge and 20 year experience in Human Resources Management in a variety of functional areas, Strategy Execution - using systems thinking to take concepts from ideation through to plan development, implementation and measurement of outcomes. 

• Expertise in enabling interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data to gain meaningful insights and help others make informed decisions.
• A change agent with a track record of shaping high performing cultures through humility, empathy, creativity
  and technical capability.

Areas of Expertise: Change Management, Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment, Onboarding, Selection and Retention; Workforce and Succession Planning, Strategic Planning, Employee Engagement, Human Resource Metrics, Reporting and Financial Management; Governance, Meeting Facilitation

Certifications: MBTI Step II

Ryan Miller, CPHR Candidate
102150848 Saskatchewan Ltd.
Regina, SK

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Results-oriented professional with a strong background in business process management, strategic planning, and operations leadership. Adept at driving organizational growth and process optimization through the implementation of innovative solutions. Highly skilled in capturing and standardizing complex processes, leveraging advanced tools and methodologies. Demonstrated expertise in delivering comprehensive training programs, and leading successful process conversion initiatives. Proven track record of building collaborative relationships, driving cross-functional teams, and achieving exceptional results. MBA candidate with a strong focus on business strategy and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Areas of Expertise: Career & Employment Coaching/Counselling, Change Management, Performance Management, Organizational Learning, Training & Development; General HR Knowledge, Recruitment, Onboarding, Selection & Retention; Organizational Effectiveness/Development, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Employee Engagement

MLT Aikins LLP
Labour & Employment Practice Group
Saskatoon & Regina, SK

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Our labour and employment team is one of the largest in Western Canada. We act for employers in all sectors, responding quickly and effectively to workforce challenges, providing proactive, practical and innovative advice and assistance on all labour and employment matters. We advise and represent  unionized and nonunionized employers with a variety of labour and employment law issues, including labour relations, human rights, occupational health and safety, workers’ compensation, labour standards, employment contracts, employer policies and discipline. Our lawyers have represented clients at all levels of court in Saskatchewan, as well as at various administrative boards and tribunals.

Areas of Expertise: Risk Management, Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Relations, Labour Relations, Occupational Health and Safety, Strategic Planning, Workplace Safety, Governance, Workplace Investigations

Laura Nycholat, CPHR
Ascend Consulting
North East Saskatchewan

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Laura Nycholat is a strategic HR consultant with extensive experience in organizational transformation, leadership development, and change management across diverse industries. With a strong background in HR leadership, she has successfully led business transformations, workforce planning, and talent development initiatives in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.

Laura specializes in aligning HR strategies with business objectives to enhance organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and leadership capabilities. She has worked with major organizations such as TC Energy, Deloitte, Agrium/Nutrien, and Graham Construction, providing expertise in HR systems, diversity and inclusion, executive coaching, and corporate governance.

Beyond corporate consulting, Laura is deeply committed to community development and social impact. She founded the RiSE Up Community Advisory Foundation and continues to drive economic empowerment through Ascend Consulting, supporting startups and small businesses.

Her approach integrates strategic HR insights with real-world business needs, helping organizations navigate change, improve performance, and build high-performing teams. Whether leading complex HR initiatives or coaching business leaders, Laura delivers practical, results-driven solutions tailored to each organization’s unique challenges.

Areas of Expertise: Career & Employment Coaching/Counselling, Risk Management, Change Management, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Organizational Effectiveness/Development, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, International HR

Certifications: Certified Insights Facilitator, Certified Coach Practitioner, Deloitte University & Signature Experience, Queens IRC Certificates

Brent Pederson, CPHR
The Talent Advisor
Regina, SK

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Brent is a trusted talent advisor with a proven track record spanning over 25 years.  For 16 years, he performed at a senior level (Senior Client Partner) in 2 global management consulting firms where the average industry tenure is 3.2 years.  He worked in 8 countries across a wide range of projects and sectors with over 80% of his business being repeat clients. Prior to consulting, Brent spent 15 years in senior leadership roles in two Saskatchewan energy sector companies.  Brent’s passion is building the people who build your business.

Brent is a master facilitator and excels at leading groups to achieve outcomes. Brent’s style has been described as interactive, practical, and no-fluff.  He annually delivers 50+ workshops, 500+ assessment tools, 15 conference keynotes, and has instructed at 5 universities. He’s equally comfortable working on shop floors, plant/mine sites, and in executive boardrooms. Brent specializes in leadership development, a suite of 9 assessment tools (including 360 feedback), coaching leaders, executive team effectiveness, departmental team-building, designing performance management systems, succession planning, strategic planning, org design, HR audits, and business development / sales training.

Areas of Expertise:  Change Management, Performance Management, Organizational Learning, Training and Development; General HR Knowledge, Organizational Effectiveness/Development, Workforce & Succession Planning, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Workplace Safety, Learning & Development.

Certifications: MBTI, 360 Feedback, Coaching, The 6 Thinking Hats, Change Management, Resilience

Michelle Petterson, MHRM, CPHR
HR Pathway Consulting Ltd.
Saskatoon, SK

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We at HR Pathway Consulting work to ensure that our values are aligned with that of our clients. In the work that we do, we value researched best practices and processes. We believe in holistic human resources, which involves a shift from a traditional, transactional approach to human resources to one that focuses on the whole person. It involves offering employee benefits and programs that address the diverse needs and interests of employees, such as cultural beliefs, flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, and mental health support. Above all else we truly care about integrity and respect for all people.

Areas of Expertise: Performance Management, Organizational Learning, Training and Development; General HR Knowledge, Employee Relations, Workforce Planning, Organizational Effectiveness/Development, Strategic Planning, Employee Engagement, Health and Wellness and Termination Services.

Jill Prevost, B.Comm., CPHR, LLQP
Linden Group Benefits and HR Services Ltd.
Saskatoon, SK

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Drawing on 20 years of progressive HR & strategic leadership experience, founder and CEO, Jill Prevost leads teams in consulting, teaching, coaching and empowering organizations to create a strategy to excel in their industry. She is dedicated to creating and implementing strategic company policies and benefit plans unique to each organization. 

Jill is passionate about optimizing organizational potential leading to Company success.

Areas of Expertise: Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits, General HR Knowledge, Employee Relations, Occupational Health and Safety; Recruitment, Onboarding, Selection and Retention; Organizational Effectiveness/Development, Strategic Planning, Health and Wellness, and Governance

G. Dean Sawyer, CRSP, CHSC, CPHR
Sawyer Safety Training & Consulting Ltd.
Estevan, SK

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G. Dean Sawyer is the President of Sawyer Safety Training & Consulting Ltd., located on Highway #39 East in Estevan, Saskatchewan. He is a consultant in a wide variety of areas including health and safety, training, HR issues, psychological first aid and more.

In the past few years professional designations were achieved by Dean. They were the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals. This is a society that is comprised of safety professionals throughout the industry that focuses on the principals of loss control, accident prevention and environmental protection. The Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) designation by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineers promotes and recognizes excellence in professional consulting in the area of occupational health and safety. Also specialized training in law, ethics, consulting process and risk communication. The Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation by the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Saskatchewan recognizes the need for Human Resource professionals to demonstrate the knowledge and ability required by organizations to achieve success in an environment of organized, social and legislative changes.

Dean is also a member of the following organizations: American Society of Safety Engineers Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals Canadian Society of Safety Engineers Canadian Standards Association Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (Saskatchewan)

Areas of Expertise:  Risk Management; Performance Management; Organizational Learning, Training and Development; General HR Knowledge; Occupational Health and Safety; Organizational Effectiveness/Development; Strategic Planning; Leadership; Workplace Safety; Workplace Investigations

Shelley Schiller, CPHR
Fired Up Human Resources Inc.
Regina, SK

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Fired up Human Resources offers strategic, operational and tactical human resources services for unionized and non-unionized workplaces.  We work with companies, large or small with a focus on helping businesses and their people perform at their best. Fired Up HR helps organizations effectively manage their human resources by providing easy solutions and processes to handle any and all human resources issues.

We provide custom solutions to individual issues or we can partner with any organization that need access to full service human resources department without having to employ their own HR team.

Areas of Expertise: Change Management, Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits, General HR Knowledge, Employee Relations, Labour Relations; Recruitment, Onboarding, Selection and Retention; Organizational Effectiveness/Development, Strategic Planning, Meeting Facilitation

Seiferling Law
Labour & Employment Lawyers
Saskatoon, SK

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Seiferling Law is a labour and employment law firm specializing in management-side law. We regularly assist management in addressing all manner of workplace issues with effective, practical guidance. We assist employers both in managing matters with unions as well as in non-unionized work settings (or where the employee in question falls outside the scope of the union). We are well versed in labour law, construction labour law, employment law, human rights law, occupational health and safety, and other legal aspects of the workplace. Our knowledge and experience also prepares us well for thorough and effective independent workplace investigations, including into harassment, discrimination, and/or breach of workplace policy, with particular focus on providing a practical, useful, and informative investigation report that management can depend on.

Areas of Expertise: Risk management, change management, performance management, organizational learning, training and development; general HR knowledge, employee relations, labour relations, occupational health and safety, governance, workplace investigations

Laura Soparlo, BScN, MBA, CPHR
Laura Soparlo Consulting
Regina, SK

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Laura Soparlo is currently an organizational management consultant with her own company in Regina with over 30 years of experience in the both the public and private sector. She has worked with over 100 different organizations in multiple sectors. She is known as a dynamic leader specializing in organizational development, system improvement and leadership effectiveness. She has facilitated numerous strategic planning, organizational change, leadership and governance development programs for organizations all across Canada.  

Areas of Expertise: Risk management, organizational effectiveness/development, strategic planning, leadership, governance, meeting facilitation

Certifications:

• Green Belt as a Lean Process Improvement Advisor
• Balanced Scorecard Strategist (Norton and Kaplan)
• Colour Spectrum Personality Tester
• EQi Assessor
• ACC Certified Coach with International Coaching Federation

CK Tan, CPHR
Priority Solutions Inc.
Regina, SK

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CK is a business coach, trainer, investigator, and HR professional who has worked with many organizations across the globe find ways to be more successful in what they do, by using less effort. He is also currently working with many Indigenous organizations and communities advance their organizational and economic identities.

Over the course of his career, he has developed multiple tools that are used to measure and quantify HR and leadership qualities, many of which are used in performance management and succession plans. He is also an experienced facilitator who have worked with many leadership teams in developing strategic plans, economic development strategies, organizational workplans and change management strategies. He is certified and trained in delivering internationally recognized Priority Management International's WorkingSm@rt programs, supporting clients in working more intentionally and effectively using common desktop tools.

CK holds a Master's in Engineering from Virginia Tech and an MBA from the University of Southern Queensland, and has held the CPHR designation since 2011.

Areas of Expertise: change management, performance management, organizational learning, training and development; organizational effectiveness/development, strategic planning, leadership, governance, workplace investigations, learning and development, meeting facilitation

Greg Trew, FCPHR
Claymore Consulting
Saskatoon, SK

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Greg Trew, CPHR, Notary Public has 37 years of experience in labour relations and related human resource capacities, first as a lead negotiator and senior staff representative of a major North American trade union and, since 2002, as a management consultant and President of Claymore Consulting, specializing in strategic labour relations – human resource planning and collective bargaining for employer-side clients. He is a former member of the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board and an expert in interpretation, application and negotiation of collective agreements. He has extensive expertise and training in strategic grievance handling. Greg is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan and an experienced adult educator, presenter and problem-solver whose expertise encompasses the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. He is the Chair of the CPHR Saskatchewan Professional Conduct Committee which addresses issues of professional standards within human resources. He provides balanced, effective and timely labour relations – human resources advice to his clients on a wide range of labour and employment matters.

Areas of Expertise: Collective Bargaining, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Labour Relations, Organizational Effectiveness/Development, Strategic Planning, Professional Practice, Workplace Investigations

Shannon Whyley, B.Comm., LL.B.
Whyley Legal Counsel & Labour Relations
Saskatoon, SK

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Shannon Whyley is a lawyer who has been practicing in the specialized field of labour and employment law for nearly 19 years. In 2022, Shannon founded her own law firm, Whyley Legal Counsel & Labour Relations. The firm is located in downtown Saskatoon and consists of a number of lawyers and other professionals with a passion for top quality legal advocacy, analysis, research, and writing. Prior to her current role, Shannon spent nearly three years as in-house counsel with a large public sector labour organization, and prior to that was a partner with a major Western Canadian law firm. Shannon graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a B.Comm. and a LL.B. (both with Great Distinction). She has an extensive background advising unions, employers, and employees on legal issues affecting the workplace, and has represented clients before courts, the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board, the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, and arbitrators. She has also served on the boards of the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Saskatchewan and the Albert Childcare Co-operative.

Areas of Expertise: Employee Relations, Labour Relations, Professional Practice, Governance

Brenda Wilson, CPHR, CPA
B Wilson, Human Resources Consulting
Swift Current, SK

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As a CPHR and a CPA (CMA) I work closely with business owners and leaders to assist them in strategic and transactional matters in the People Area of their business. 

Areas of Expertise:   Career and Employment Coaching/Consulting; Performance Management; Organizational Learning, Training and Development; General HR Knowledge; Recruitment, Onboarding, Selection and Retention; Workforce and Succession Planning; Strategic Planning; Leadership; Employee Engagement; Meeting Facilitation

Certifications:  MBTI; Coaching; Kolbe

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