Additional Services

Employee Testing and Skills Upgrading

Executrade’s pool of experienced, skilled applicants undergo employee testing or upgrading depending on the specific industry in question, which helps ensure that our candidates are always the most qualified for the job. Clients may request employee testing of their potential candidates or their current staff.

Executrade has comprehensive software for testing and assessing various clerical and accounting skills. We also have qualified instructors who provide training and upgrading in the most popular computer software, including Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Executrade’s preferred clients are automatically enrolled in the Executrade Advantage Program

The Executrade Advantage Program provides you access to a number of our recruitment and career services free of charge. In addition, Advantage members also have the option to access additional services at a reduced rate.

Complimentary Services

  1. Testing & evaluation - This service accurately verifies skill levels within an extensive selection of evaluation titles to measure abilities, highlight areas of strength and identify areas that need improvement. Testing can range from software and basic office skills to evaluation within specialized fields like accounting, legal, technical and IT.
  2. Development of job descriptions – Have you ever found it difficult to accurately describe a position to candidates? Our expertise in developing comprehensive job descriptions assists in attracting the best candidates, provides a guide for assessing candidate qualifications and evaluating skill levels, and reduces the disparity between candidate and company expectations.
  3. Salary survey information – Have you ever had trouble determining a salary range for a newly posted position? Our up-to-date information on average salaries in the Alberta workforce helps our clients accurately assign a salary range for various positions in a number of industries. Also check our salary calculator on our homepage.
  4. Payroll Information – Have you ever had any trouble with the intricacies of payroll? With over 500 staff on our payroll throughout the year, we have the expertise to answer numerous questions regarding payroll, benefits, taxes, and government contributions.
  5. Development of interview questions – Are you asking the right questions during the interview? Our extensive catalogue provides a wide range of interview questions, which are designed to get a clear picture of the candidate in areas such as personality, skills, work style, and strengths and weaknesses.
  6. Development of reference investigation questions – Do you spend a large amount of time contacting references only to find out the information isn’t very helpful? Our experience with reference investigation has led us to develop a series of questions suitable for probing references to find out the information you require before you hire.
  7. Guidelines on human rights conformance while conducting interviews - Do you know what questions you’re not allowed to ask in the interview? Our extensive knowledge on the dos and don’ts of interviewing help our clients understand what questions can and cannot be asked during an interview.
  8. “Economic” pulse indicator information – Have you ever been extremely over or understaffed? If you have, you probably realize that workforce planning is essential and our information regarding economic pulse indicators by industry can help you accurately forecast your future staffing needs.
  9. Career development assistance (extended to immediate family members of Executrade clients) – Is there someone close to you who would benefit from career counselling or career services? When you and your family are making important decisions regarding career planning and transition, our knowledge of the skills and abilities required for a number of different positions may prove helpful.

Reduced Rate

  1. Exit interviews – When an employee is leaving your organization, exit interviews can be extremely helpful in receiving feedback on the roles and responsibilities of the position, the culture of the organization, and management. When you’re trying to get honest feedback from a departing employee, we act as a non-discriminating third party interviewer to help you get the answers you need for future recruiting.
  2. Reference investigations – Reference investigations can be very time-consuming and may be a waste of time if the right questions aren’t asked. Our 35+ years of experience in reference investigations will save you time and give you the answers you need before you hire a final candidate.
  3. Writing of employment advertisements – How can you ensure your advertisements are attracting the right candidates? We will work with you to define the position and design the most effective employment advertisement to attract well-matched candidates.