Laurie Brooks, CPC, RPR - Director of Recruitment Operations
780.732.3887
Laurie Brooks, CPC, RPR
Director of Recruitment Operations
As Director of Recruitment Operations with 20+ years of experience in the Office Personnel staffing industry, Laurie’s unwavering loyalty and commitment to those around her demonstrates her complete focus and energy. Laurie understands the needs and nuances of leadership and knows what it takes to be successful.
During her extensive tenure with Executrade, Laurie has consistently lived the company’s Core Values, been a strong steady hand in times of uncertainty, and possesses a driven mindset towards market share growth and customer service. Laurie also holds both her CPC and RPR designations.
Away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her son and volunteering with her local community league.
Email: laurie@executrade.com
Phone: 780.732.3887
Jessica Kopitar, RPR (On Maternity Leave) - Senior Recruitment Consultant
403.718.5091
Jessica Kopitar, RPR (On Maternity Leave)
Senior Recruitment Consultant
As Senior Recruitment Consultant Jessica brings seven years of expertise to her clients and candidates within Calgary's Accounting, Payroll and Finance sectors. She consults and conducts specialized searches across various industries, for diverse clients seeking top talent. Jessica’s focus and practice spans the temporary, contract and permanent recruitment of junior to senior designated and non-designated Accounting, Payroll and Finance professionals.
As a past Accountant, Jessica understands the fundamental importance of technical alignment, while being a strong adjudicator of client needs. She is also very tuned in with Clients, committed to grasping their unique needs, culture, soft skills and personality fit required in her search outcomes to provide the best candidates. She has a strong reputation for taking on highly technical roles, being a trusted advisor.
Born and raised in Calgary Jessica is a highly connected professional and a very active participant in many not-for-profit organizations and charities. Among them past and present are; Board Director of Recruitment and Volunteers for Dress for Success, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, PACE Kids, coach for Special Olympics.
In her spare time Jessica loves spending time with her husband Rob and their two rescue dogs, Duff and Lulu.
Email: jessica.kopitar@executrade.com
Phone: 403.718.5091
Jennifer Dean - Senior Recruitment Consultant
403.718.5091
Jennifer Dean
Senior Recruitment Consultant
In Calgary's Accounting and Finance Division of Executrade, Jenn goes above and beyond to ensure she’s pairing the best candidates with the organizations she represents, successfully fulfilling their staffing needs. Through her dedication to establishing partnerships Jenn is a valued asset throughout the entire recruitment process, enabling the achievement of vision for both clients and candidates alike.
Jenn has acquired an invaluable foundation with over five years in Recruitment and holds another six years of sales/management. This experience combined with Jenn’s calm, attentive demeanor, has contributed to her overall success as a recruiter. All accounting and finance professionals who come in contact with Jenn can feel confident they will be heard, understood and well represented when discussing their career goals or recruitment needs.
Jenn is passionate about the city of Calgary and her hometown of Sydney, Nova Scotia. She spends time volunteering for organizations such as ‘Free The Children’, ‘United Way’, ‘The Children’s Wish Foundation’ and ‘Loaves and Fishes’.
Email: jennifer.dean@executrade.com
Phone: 403.718.5091
Lauren Strate - Recruitment Consultant
780.944.1325
Lauren Strate
Recruitment Consultant
Lauren has come full circle as Recruitment Consultant specializing in Administrative and HR roles in the Edmonton office. She genuinely loves this business and personifies ECL’s core values of passion, exceeding expectations, strength, awareness, abhorrence of complacency and relationships.
She possesses 15 years of generalist and recruitment experience, complemented by her Business Management Diploma and Human Resources Certificate. Since 2007, Lauren has worked for the ECL Group in various capacities including Recruitment Coordinator, Researcher, Recruitment Consultant, and most recently with Stoppler Hughes as an HR Consultant.
Lauren is devoted to her young family and loves to travel with them. She dedicates much of her time to daily exercise, personal development, baking and volunteering.
Email: lauren@executrade.com
Phone: 780.944.1325
Pamela Kassian (On Maternity Leave) - Recruitment Consultant
780.732.3886
Pamela Kassian (On Maternity Leave)
Recruitment Consultant
As Accounting and Finance Recruitment Consultant Pamela is dedicated and committed to driving the best possible results for her clients and candidates in the Edmonton marketplace. With over eight years combined experience in customer service, consulting and recruitment, coupled with Pamela’s skilled, efficient and professional approach, clients and candidates find her a trusted advisor for their search and career goals.
Pamela’s area of expertise and focus spans from small to enterprise sized clients across all industries. Ranging from Junior to Senior level roles as well as permanent and contract opportunities, Pamela understands the Accounting and Finance market and efficiently delivers on search requirements. Helping clients and Accounting professionals find their perfect match brings her immense joy and satisfaction. She has a thorough understanding of the importance of quickly reacting to customer needs while ensuring her dedication to quality and integrity throughout the search process remains intact, until the successful candidate is identified.
Born and raised in Texas, Pamela holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Spanish from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She is an active member of the Junior League of Edmonton and volunteers as a translator for Edmonton Immigrant Services Association.
Email: pamela.kassian@executrade.com
Phone: 780.732.3886
Amer Ramic - Recruitment Coordinator
780.732.2891
Amer Ramic
Recruitment Coordinator
In his role as Recruitment Coordinator in the Edmonton office, Amer acts as the right hand man for the recruiters. His responsibilities include completing reference checks, posting web ads, and performing other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.
Amer is in the process of completing his HR degree at the U of A, adding to his existing talents and past experience of promoting customer service with a can-do attitude.
As an avid soccer enthusiast, he has transitioned from player to referee and has aspirations to become a National/FIFA referee in due time.
Email: amer@executrade.com
Phone: 780.732.2891
Marcela Garcia - Recruitment Coordinator
403.718.5080
Marcela Garcia
Recruitment Coordinator
Marcela’s role as Recruitment Coordinator in Executrade’s Calgary office significantly highlights her experience. Her various talents are displayed as she attends to the needs of recruiters, clients and candidates.
The range of diverse positions she has previously held in the hospitality and events industry have prepared her well. These include National Recruiter and Staff/Hotel/Admin Coordinator where she travelled throughout British Columbia and the Caribbean. She has also managed teams of over 30 people.
Along with currently obtaining her degree in HR at Athabasca University, Marcela keeps busy as an avid foodie who loves to try and recommend new restaurants throughout Calgary.
Email: cal-reception@executrade.com
Phone: 403.718.5080
Laurie Brooks, CPC, RPR - Director of Recruitment Operations
780.732.3887
Laurie Brooks, CPC, RPR
Director of Recruitment Operations
As Director of Recruitment Operations with 20+ years of experience in the Office Personnel staffing industry, Laurie’s unwavering loyalty and commitment to those around her demonstrates her complete focus and energy. Laurie understands the needs and nuances of leadership and knows what it takes to be successful.
During her extensive tenure with Executrade, Laurie has consistently lived the company’s Core Values, been a strong steady hand in times of uncertainty, and possesses a driven mindset towards market share growth and customer service. Laurie also holds both her CPC and RPR designations.
Away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her son and volunteering with her local community league.
Email: laurie@executrade.com
Phone: 780.732.3887
Marilyn Chorney, CPC - Senior Recruitment Consultant
780.944.0023
Marilyn Chorney, CPC
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Marilyn has enjoyed long tenure at Executrade and she is currently a Senior Recruitment Consultant in the Contract and Temporary Division of Executrade’s Administrative/Office Personnel department.
Her previous experience spanning 18 years with the Alberta Government and NorQuest College in a Human Resource capacity serves her well as she concentrates on recruitment, placements and building long term relationships with clients and candidates. Marilyn has earned her Human Resource Diploma at the University of Alberta and her CPC designation.
When Marilyn is not spending dedicated time at Executrade, she plays golf, enjoys sports activities and travels with her husband to visit their daughter and son in the U.S.A. For the past ten years, she has volunteered on various committees in the Sherwood Park community. Marilyn is well known for her positive energy and strong desire to provide quality service.
Email: chorney@executrade.com
Phone: 780.944.0023
Tracy Callander, CPC - Senior Recruitment Consultant
780.702.5250
Tracy Callander, CPC
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Tracy has been making successful permanent placements in our Office Personnel/Administrative Division since 2005 while handling a variety of positions in a broad range of industries. Her successful placements include Executive Assistants, Project Administrative Assistants, Office Administrators/Managers, Document Control, Legal Assistants, Administrative Assistants and Receptionists.
She works very closely with our clients and candidates to ensure that the needs of both parties are equally met. Born and raised in Edmonton, Tracy has a diploma in Business Administration (Administrative Management) and her CPC designation.
In her spare time, Tracy enjoys travelling, volunteering and spending time with her family. She has volunteered as board secretary/board member (seven years) and with such organizations as Girl Guides of Canada and Santa’s Anonymous.
Email: callander@executrade.com
Phone: 780.702.5250
Lauren Strate - Recruitment Consultant
780.944.1325
Lauren Strate
Recruitment Consultant
Lauren has come full circle as Recruitment Consultant specializing in Administrative and HR roles in the Edmonton office. She genuinely loves this business and personifies ECL’s core values of passion, exceeding expectations, strength, awareness, abhorrence of complacency and relationships.
She possesses 15 years of generalist and recruitment experience, complemented by her Business Management Diploma and Human Resources Certificate. Since 2007, Lauren has worked for the ECL Group in various capacities including Recruitment Coordinator, Researcher, Recruitment Consultant, and most recently with Stoppler Hughes as an HR Consultant.
Lauren is devoted to her young family and loves to travel with them. She dedicates much of her time to daily exercise, personal development, baking and volunteering.
Email: lauren@executrade.com
Phone: 780.944.1325
Katie Steinmeyer - Recruitment Consultant
403.718.5079
Katie Steinmeyer
Recruitment Consultant
Katie plays an integral role as recruiter in the Office Personnel division of Executrade’s Calgary office. Her experience and positive demeanor create an atmosphere in which both candidates and clients are ensured that the best talent is obtained to satisfy the needs of all involved.
Katie’s versatile background includes working in sales as an Account Manager for three years and spending a year living in Thailand working as a high school English teacher. Adding to her valuable assets, she also possesses a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Mount Royal University.
Her passions include volunteering, playing competitive soccer, and travelling and immersing herself into new cultures and cuisines.
Email: katie.steinmeyer@executrade.com
Phone: 403.718.5079
Amer Ramic - Recruitment Coordinator
780.732.2891
Amer Ramic
Recruitment Coordinator
In his role as Recruitment Coordinator in the Edmonton office, Amer acts as the right hand man for the recruiters. His responsibilities include completing reference checks, posting web ads, and performing other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.
Amer is in the process of completing his HR degree at the U of A, adding to his existing talents and past experience of promoting customer service with a can-do attitude.
As an avid soccer enthusiast, he has transitioned from player to referee and has aspirations to become a National/FIFA referee in due time.
Email: amer@executrade.com
Phone: 780.732.2891
Marcela Garcia - Recruitment Coordinator
403.718.5080
Marcela Garcia
Recruitment Coordinator
Marcela’s role as Recruitment Coordinator in Executrade’s Calgary office significantly highlights her experience. Her various talents are displayed as she attends to the needs of recruiters, clients and candidates.
The range of diverse positions she has previously held in the hospitality and events industry have prepared her well. These include National Recruiter and Staff/Hotel/Admin Coordinator where she travelled throughout British Columbia and the Caribbean. She has also managed teams of over 30 people.
Along with currently obtaining her degree in HR at Athabasca University, Marcela keeps busy as an avid foodie who loves to try and recommend new restaurants throughout Calgary.
Email: cal-reception@executrade.com
Phone: 403.718.5080
Ian Strate, RPR - Engineering & Construction Division Director
780.944.1207
Ian Strate, RPR
Engineering & Construction Division Director
As Division Director of Engineering and Construction, Ian is dedicated to increasing the levels of performance and customer service within the Engineering and Construction division for both clients and team.
With his education and experience in Construction and HSE Management, Ian joined Executrade in 2011 where he worked as a Senior Recruitment Consultant for two and a half years which led into his current role. Ian has an unbridled passion for talent acquisition and therefore capably splits his time between leading and recruiting in the Engineering and Construction Division.
Email: ian@executrade.com
Phone: 780.944.1207
Laurie Brooks, CPC, RPR - Director of Recruitment Operations
780.732.3887
Laurie Brooks, CPC, RPR
Director of Recruitment Operations
As Director of Recruitment Operations with 20+ years of experience in the Office Personnel staffing industry, Laurie’s unwavering loyalty and commitment to those around her demonstrates her complete focus and energy. Laurie understands the needs and nuances of leadership and knows what it takes to be successful.
During her extensive tenure with Executrade, Laurie has consistently lived the company’s Core Values, been a strong steady hand in times of uncertainty, and possesses a driven mindset towards market share growth and customer service. Laurie also holds both her CPC and RPR designations.
Away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her son and volunteering with her local community league.
Email: laurie@executrade.com
Phone: 780.732.3887
Amer Ramic - Recruitment Coordinator
780.732.2891
Amer Ramic
Recruitment Coordinator
In his role as Recruitment Coordinator in the Edmonton office, Amer acts as the right hand man for the recruiters. His responsibilities include completing reference checks, posting web ads, and performing other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.
Amer is in the process of completing his HR degree at the U of A, adding to his existing talents and past experience of promoting customer service with a can-do attitude.
As an avid soccer enthusiast, he has transitioned from player to referee and has aspirations to become a National/FIFA referee in due time.
Email: amer@executrade.com
Phone: 780.732.2891
Marcela Garcia - Recruitment Coordinator
403.718.5080
Marcela Garcia
Recruitment Coordinator
Marcela’s role as Recruitment Coordinator in Executrade’s Calgary office significantly highlights her experience. Her various talents are displayed as she attends to the needs of recruiters, clients and candidates.
The range of diverse positions she has previously held in the hospitality and events industry have prepared her well. These include National Recruiter and Staff/Hotel/Admin Coordinator where she travelled throughout British Columbia and the Caribbean. She has also managed teams of over 30 people.
Along with currently obtaining her degree in HR at Athabasca University, Marcela keeps busy as an avid foodie who loves to try and recommend new restaurants throughout Calgary.
Email: cal-reception@executrade.com
Phone: 403.718.5080
Ian Strate, RPR - Engineering & Construction Division Director
780.944.1207
Ian Strate, RPR
Engineering & Construction Division Director
As Division Director of Engineering and Construction, Ian is dedicated to increasing the levels of performance and customer service within the Engineering and Construction division for both clients and team.
With his education and experience in Construction and HSE Management, Ian joined Executrade in 2011 where he worked as a Senior Recruitment Consultant for two and a half years which led into his current role. Ian has an unbridled passion for talent acquisition and therefore capably splits his time between leading and recruiting in the Engineering and Construction Division.
Email: ian@executrade.com
Phone: 780.944.1207
Kevin Pedersen - Sales Division Director
403.718.5077
Kevin Pedersen
Sales Division Director
Having returned to Executrade as Senior Consultant, Kevin runs an active desk and leads the Calgary recruiting team in understanding and reacting speedily to candidate and client needs.
An incurable entrepreneur, Kevin founded small side businesses and eventually left the corporate world and built a small manufacturing business. Upon the successful sale of that business, he found a perfect combination of sales, client interaction and enterprise in the field of professional recruiting. Kevin has successfully developed an extensive network in Western Canada and has placed scores of candidates with clients in a relatively wide range of industries. Kevin completed a degree at Simon Fraser University. After traveling extensively in Europe and Africa, he settled in Calgary and began a career in sales in consumer packaged goods with such companies as General Mills, Maple Leaf Foods and Nestle.
He continues to express avid interest in rugby and soccer. He is still actively involved with his three grown children and plays vicariously through them on the pitch!
Email: kevin.pedersen@executrade.com
Phone: 403.718.5077
Laurie Brooks, CPC, RPR - Director of Recruitment Operations
780.732.3887
Laurie Brooks, CPC, RPR
Director of Recruitment Operations
As Director of Recruitment Operations with 20+ years of experience in the Office Personnel staffing industry, Laurie’s unwavering loyalty and commitment to those around her demonstrates her complete focus and energy. Laurie understands the needs and nuances of leadership and knows what it takes to be successful.
During her extensive tenure with Executrade, Laurie has consistently lived the company’s Core Values, been a strong steady hand in times of uncertainty, and possesses a driven mindset towards market share growth and customer service. Laurie also holds both her CPC and RPR designations.
Away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her son and volunteering with her local community league.
Email: laurie@executrade.com
Phone: 780.732.3887
Amer Ramic - Recruitment Coordinator
780.732.2891
Amer Ramic
Recruitment Coordinator
In his role as Recruitment Coordinator in the Edmonton office, Amer acts as the right hand man for the recruiters. His responsibilities include completing reference checks, posting web ads, and performing other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.
Amer is in the process of completing his HR degree at the U of A, adding to his existing talents and past experience of promoting customer service with a can-do attitude.
As an avid soccer enthusiast, he has transitioned from player to referee and has aspirations to become a National/FIFA referee in due time.
Email: amer@executrade.com
Phone: 780.732.2891
Marcela Garcia - Recruitment Coordinator
403.718.5080
Marcela Garcia
Recruitment Coordinator
Marcela’s role as Recruitment Coordinator in Executrade’s Calgary office significantly highlights her experience. Her various talents are displayed as she attends to the needs of recruiters, clients and candidates.
The range of diverse positions she has previously held in the hospitality and events industry have prepared her well. These include National Recruiter and Staff/Hotel/Admin Coordinator where she travelled throughout British Columbia and the Caribbean. She has also managed teams of over 30 people.
Along with currently obtaining her degree in HR at Athabasca University, Marcela keeps busy as an avid foodie who loves to try and recommend new restaurants throughout Calgary.
Email: cal-reception@executrade.com
Phone: 403.718.5080
Ian Strate, RPR - Engineering & Construction Division Director
780.944.1207
Ian Strate, RPR
Engineering & Construction Division Director
As Division Director of Engineering and Construction, Ian is dedicated to increasing the levels of performance and customer service within the Engineering and Construction division for both clients and team.
With his education and experience in Construction and HSE Management, Ian joined Executrade in 2011 where he worked as a Senior Recruitment Consultant for two and a half years which led into his current role. Ian has an unbridled passion for talent acquisition and therefore capably splits his time between leading and recruiting in the Engineering and Construction Division.
Email: ian@executrade.com
Phone: 780.944.1207
Laurie Brooks, CPC, RPR - Director of Recruitment Operations
780.732.3887
Laurie Brooks, CPC, RPR
Director of Recruitment Operations
As Director of Recruitment Operations with 20+ years of experience in the Office Personnel staffing industry, Laurie’s unwavering loyalty and commitment to those around her demonstrates her complete focus and energy. Laurie understands the needs and nuances of leadership and knows what it takes to be successful.
During her extensive tenure with Executrade, Laurie has consistently lived the company’s Core Values, been a strong steady hand in times of uncertainty, and possesses a driven mindset towards market share growth and customer service. Laurie also holds both her CPC and RPR designations.
Away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her son and volunteering with her local community league.
Email: laurie@executrade.com
Phone: 780.732.3887
Amer Ramic - Recruitment Coordinator
780.732.2891
Amer Ramic
Recruitment Coordinator
In his role as Recruitment Coordinator in the Edmonton office, Amer acts as the right hand man for the recruiters. His responsibilities include completing reference checks, posting web ads, and performing other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.
Amer is in the process of completing his HR degree at the U of A, adding to his existing talents and past experience of promoting customer service with a can-do attitude.
As an avid soccer enthusiast, he has transitioned from player to referee and has aspirations to become a National/FIFA referee in due time.
Email: amer@executrade.com
Phone: 780.732.2891
Marcela Garcia - Recruitment Coordinator
403.718.5080
Marcela Garcia
Recruitment Coordinator
Marcela’s role as Recruitment Coordinator in Executrade’s Calgary office significantly highlights her experience. Her various talents are displayed as she attends to the needs of recruiters, clients and candidates.
The range of diverse positions she has previously held in the hospitality and events industry have prepared her well. These include National Recruiter and Staff/Hotel/Admin Coordinator where she travelled throughout British Columbia and the Caribbean. She has also managed teams of over 30 people.
Along with currently obtaining her degree in HR at Athabasca University, Marcela keeps busy as an avid foodie who loves to try and recommend new restaurants throughout Calgary.
Email: cal-reception@executrade.com
Phone: 403.718.5080
Laurie Brooks, CPC, RPR - Director of Recruitment Operations
780.732.3887
Laurie Brooks, CPC, RPR
Director of Recruitment Operations
As Director of Recruitment Operations with 20+ years of experience in the Office Personnel staffing industry, Laurie’s unwavering loyalty and commitment to those around her demonstrates her complete focus and energy. Laurie understands the needs and nuances of leadership and knows what it takes to be successful.
During her extensive tenure with Executrade, Laurie has consistently lived the company’s Core Values, been a strong steady hand in times of uncertainty, and possesses a driven mindset towards market share growth and customer service. Laurie also holds both her CPC and RPR designations.
Away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her son and volunteering with her local community league.
Email: laurie@executrade.com
Phone: 780.732.3887
Tracy Callander, CPC - Senior Recruitment Consultant
780.702.5250
Tracy Callander, CPC
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Tracy has been making successful permanent placements in our Office Personnel/Administrative Division since 2005 while handling a variety of positions in a broad range of industries. Her successful placements include Executive Assistants, Project Administrative Assistants, Office Administrators/Managers, Document Control, Legal Assistants, Administrative Assistants and Receptionists.
She works very closely with our clients and candidates to ensure that the needs of both parties are equally met. Born and raised in Edmonton, Tracy has a diploma in Business Administration (Administrative Management) and her CPC designation.
In her spare time, Tracy enjoys travelling, volunteering and spending time with her family. She has volunteered as board secretary/board member (seven years) and with such organizations as Girl Guides of Canada and Santa’s Anonymous.
Email: callander@executrade.com
Phone: 780.702.5250
Lauren Strate - Recruitment Consultant
780.944.1325
Lauren Strate
Recruitment Consultant
Lauren has come full circle as Recruitment Consultant specializing in Administrative and HR roles in the Edmonton office. She genuinely loves this business and personifies ECL’s core values of passion, exceeding expectations, strength, awareness, abhorrence of complacency and relationships.
She possesses 15 years of generalist and recruitment experience, complemented by her Business Management Diploma and Human Resources Certificate. Since 2007, Lauren has worked for the ECL Group in various capacities including Recruitment Coordinator, Researcher, Recruitment Consultant, and most recently with Stoppler Hughes as an HR Consultant.
Lauren is devoted to her young family and loves to travel with them. She dedicates much of her time to daily exercise, personal development, baking and volunteering.
Email: lauren@executrade.com
Phone: 780.944.1325
Amer Ramic - Recruitment Coordinator
780.732.2891
Amer Ramic
Recruitment Coordinator
In his role as Recruitment Coordinator in the Edmonton office, Amer acts as the right hand man for the recruiters. His responsibilities include completing reference checks, posting web ads, and performing other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.
Amer is in the process of completing his HR degree at the U of A, adding to his existing talents and past experience of promoting customer service with a can-do attitude.
As an avid soccer enthusiast, he has transitioned from player to referee and has aspirations to become a National/FIFA referee in due time.
Email: amer@executrade.com
Phone: 780.732.2891
Marcela Garcia - Recruitment Coordinator
403.718.5080
Marcela Garcia
Recruitment Coordinator
Marcela’s role as Recruitment Coordinator in Executrade’s Calgary office significantly highlights her experience. Her various talents are displayed as she attends to the needs of recruiters, clients and candidates.
The range of diverse positions she has previously held in the hospitality and events industry have prepared her well. These include National Recruiter and Staff/Hotel/Admin Coordinator where she travelled throughout British Columbia and the Caribbean. She has also managed teams of over 30 people.
Along with currently obtaining her degree in HR at Athabasca University, Marcela keeps busy as an avid foodie who loves to try and recommend new restaurants throughout Calgary.
Email: cal-reception@executrade.com
Phone: 403.718.5080
Laurie Brooks, CPC, RPR - Director of Recruitment Operations
780.732.3887
Laurie Brooks, CPC, RPR
Director of Recruitment Operations
As Director of Recruitment Operations with 20+ years of experience in the Office Personnel staffing industry, Laurie’s unwavering loyalty and commitment to those around her demonstrates her complete focus and energy. Laurie understands the needs and nuances of leadership and knows what it takes to be successful.
During her extensive tenure with Executrade, Laurie has consistently lived the company’s Core Values, been a strong steady hand in times of uncertainty, and possesses a driven mindset towards market share growth and customer service. Laurie also holds both her CPC and RPR designations.
Away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her son and volunteering with her local community league.
Email: laurie@executrade.com
Phone: 780.732.3887
Pamela Kassian (On Maternity Leave) - Recruitment Consultant
780.732.3886
Pamela Kassian (On Maternity Leave)
Recruitment Consultant
As Accounting and Finance Recruitment Consultant Pamela is dedicated and committed to driving the best possible results for her clients and candidates in the Edmonton marketplace. With over eight years combined experience in customer service, consulting and recruitment, coupled with Pamela’s skilled, efficient and professional approach, clients and candidates find her a trusted advisor for their search and career goals.
Pamela’s area of expertise and focus spans from small to enterprise sized clients across all industries. Ranging from Junior to Senior level roles as well as permanent and contract opportunities, Pamela understands the Accounting and Finance market and efficiently delivers on search requirements. Helping clients and Accounting professionals find their perfect match brings her immense joy and satisfaction. She has a thorough understanding of the importance of quickly reacting to customer needs while ensuring her dedication to quality and integrity throughout the search process remains intact, until the successful candidate is identified.
Born and raised in Texas, Pamela holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Spanish from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She is an active member of the Junior League of Edmonton and volunteers as a translator for Edmonton Immigrant Services Association.
Email: pamela.kassian@executrade.com
Phone: 780.732.3886
Amer Ramic - Recruitment Coordinator
780.732.2891
Amer Ramic
Recruitment Coordinator
In his role as Recruitment Coordinator in the Edmonton office, Amer acts as the right hand man for the recruiters. His responsibilities include completing reference checks, posting web ads, and performing other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.
Amer is in the process of completing his HR degree at the U of A, adding to his existing talents and past experience of promoting customer service with a can-do attitude.
As an avid soccer enthusiast, he has transitioned from player to referee and has aspirations to become a National/FIFA referee in due time.
Email: amer@executrade.com
Phone: 780.732.2891
Marcela Garcia - Recruitment Coordinator
403.718.5080
Marcela Garcia
Recruitment Coordinator
Marcela’s role as Recruitment Coordinator in Executrade’s Calgary office significantly highlights her experience. Her various talents are displayed as she attends to the needs of recruiters, clients and candidates.
The range of diverse positions she has previously held in the hospitality and events industry have prepared her well. These include National Recruiter and Staff/Hotel/Admin Coordinator where she travelled throughout British Columbia and the Caribbean. She has also managed teams of over 30 people.
Along with currently obtaining her degree in HR at Athabasca University, Marcela keeps busy as an avid foodie who loves to try and recommend new restaurants throughout Calgary.
Email: cal-reception@executrade.com
Phone: 403.718.5080
Abbie Black - Recruitment Consultant
780.944.1123
Abbie Black
Recruitment Consultant
Abbie’s role as Recruitment Consultant, Insurance Specialist allows her to use her various talents in the search for ideal candidates to fulfill the diverse needs of clients in the insurance industry.
Her attention to detail and tenaciousness have served her well during her employment both as a member of Richardson Executive Search, a branch of ECL Group of Companies, and as a legal assistant. She is the sole provider of all things insurance, making her the expert in this division.
Abbie is a fitness enthusiast with a background in fitness and nutrition, which allows her to work in a fast-paced environment and keep up with the All Star Team at Executrade.
Email: abbie.black@executrade.com
Phone: 780.944.1123
Laurie Brooks, CPC, RPR - Director of Recruitment Operations
780.732.3887
Laurie Brooks, CPC, RPR
Director of Recruitment Operations
As Director of Recruitment Operations with 20+ years of experience in the Office Personnel staffing industry, Laurie’s unwavering loyalty and commitment to those around her demonstrates her complete focus and energy. Laurie understands the needs and nuances of leadership and knows what it takes to be successful.
During her extensive tenure with Executrade, Laurie has consistently lived the company’s Core Values, been a strong steady hand in times of uncertainty, and possesses a driven mindset towards market share growth and customer service. Laurie also holds both her CPC and RPR designations.
Away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her son and volunteering with her local community league.
Email: laurie@executrade.com
Phone: 780.732.3887
Tracy Callander, CPC - Senior Recruitment Consultant
780.702.5250
Tracy Callander, CPC
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Tracy has been making successful permanent placements in our Office Personnel/Administrative Division since 2005 while handling a variety of positions in a broad range of industries. Her successful placements include Executive Assistants, Project Administrative Assistants, Office Administrators/Managers, Document Control, Legal Assistants, Administrative Assistants and Receptionists.
She works very closely with our clients and candidates to ensure that the needs of both parties are equally met. Born and raised in Edmonton, Tracy has a diploma in Business Administration (Administrative Management) and her CPC designation.
In her spare time, Tracy enjoys travelling, volunteering and spending time with her family. She has volunteered as board secretary/board member (seven years) and with such organizations as Girl Guides of Canada and Santa’s Anonymous.
Email: callander@executrade.com
Phone: 780.702.5250
Amer Ramic - Recruitment Coordinator
780.732.2891
Amer Ramic
Recruitment Coordinator
In his role as Recruitment Coordinator in the Edmonton office, Amer acts as the right hand man for the recruiters. His responsibilities include completing reference checks, posting web ads, and performing other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.
Amer is in the process of completing his HR degree at the U of A, adding to his existing talents and past experience of promoting customer service with a can-do attitude.
As an avid soccer enthusiast, he has transitioned from player to referee and has aspirations to become a National/FIFA referee in due time.
Email: amer@executrade.com
Phone: 780.732.2891
Marcela Garcia - Recruitment Coordinator
403.718.5080
Marcela Garcia
Recruitment Coordinator
Marcela’s role as Recruitment Coordinator in Executrade’s Calgary office significantly highlights her experience. Her various talents are displayed as she attends to the needs of recruiters, clients and candidates.
The range of diverse positions she has previously held in the hospitality and events industry have prepared her well. These include National Recruiter and Staff/Hotel/Admin Coordinator where she travelled throughout British Columbia and the Caribbean. She has also managed teams of over 30 people.
Along with currently obtaining her degree in HR at Athabasca University, Marcela keeps busy as an avid foodie who loves to try and recommend new restaurants throughout Calgary.
Email: cal-reception@executrade.com
Phone: 403.718.5080
Laurie Brooks, CPC, RPR - Director of Recruitment Operations
780.732.3887
Laurie Brooks, CPC, RPR
Director of Recruitment Operations
As Director of Recruitment Operations with 20+ years of experience in the Office Personnel staffing industry, Laurie’s unwavering loyalty and commitment to those around her demonstrates her complete focus and energy. Laurie understands the needs and nuances of leadership and knows what it takes to be successful.
During her extensive tenure with Executrade, Laurie has consistently lived the company’s Core Values, been a strong steady hand in times of uncertainty, and possesses a driven mindset towards market share growth and customer service. Laurie also holds both her CPC and RPR designations.
Away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her son and volunteering with her local community league.
Email: laurie@executrade.com
Phone: 780.732.3887
Tracy Callander, CPC - Senior Recruitment Consultant
780.702.5250
Tracy Callander, CPC
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Tracy has been making successful permanent placements in our Office Personnel/Administrative Division since 2005 while handling a variety of positions in a broad range of industries. Her successful placements include Executive Assistants, Project Administrative Assistants, Office Administrators/Managers, Document Control, Legal Assistants, Administrative Assistants and Receptionists.
She works very closely with our clients and candidates to ensure that the needs of both parties are equally met. Born and raised in Edmonton, Tracy has a diploma in Business Administration (Administrative Management) and her CPC designation.
In her spare time, Tracy enjoys travelling, volunteering and spending time with her family. She has volunteered as board secretary/board member (seven years) and with such organizations as Girl Guides of Canada and Santa’s Anonymous.
Email: callander@executrade.com
Phone: 780.702.5250
Amer Ramic - Recruitment Coordinator
780.732.2891
Amer Ramic
Recruitment Coordinator
In his role as Recruitment Coordinator in the Edmonton office, Amer acts as the right hand man for the recruiters. His responsibilities include completing reference checks, posting web ads, and performing other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.
Amer is in the process of completing his HR degree at the U of A, adding to his existing talents and past experience of promoting customer service with a can-do attitude.
As an avid soccer enthusiast, he has transitioned from player to referee and has aspirations to become a National/FIFA referee in due time.
Email: amer@executrade.com
Phone: 780.732.2891
Marcela Garcia - Recruitment Coordinator
403.718.5080
Marcela Garcia
Recruitment Coordinator
Marcela’s role as Recruitment Coordinator in Executrade’s Calgary office significantly highlights her experience. Her various talents are displayed as she attends to the needs of recruiters, clients and candidates.
The range of diverse positions she has previously held in the hospitality and events industry have prepared her well. These include National Recruiter and Staff/Hotel/Admin Coordinator where she travelled throughout British Columbia and the Caribbean. She has also managed teams of over 30 people.
Along with currently obtaining her degree in HR at Athabasca University, Marcela keeps busy as an avid foodie who loves to try and recommend new restaurants throughout Calgary.
Email: cal-reception@executrade.com
Phone: 403.718.5080
Laurie Brooks, CPC, RPR - Director of Recruitment Operations
780.732.3887
Laurie Brooks, CPC, RPR
Director of Recruitment Operations
As Director of Recruitment Operations with 20+ years of experience in the Office Personnel staffing industry, Laurie’s unwavering loyalty and commitment to those around her demonstrates her complete focus and energy. Laurie understands the needs and nuances of leadership and knows what it takes to be successful.
During her extensive tenure with Executrade, Laurie has consistently lived the company’s Core Values, been a strong steady hand in times of uncertainty, and possesses a driven mindset towards market share growth and customer service. Laurie also holds both her CPC and RPR designations.
Away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her son and volunteering with her local community league.
Email: laurie@executrade.com
Phone: 780.732.3887
Tracy Callander, CPC - Senior Recruitment Consultant
780.702.5250
Tracy Callander, CPC
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Tracy has been making successful permanent placements in our Office Personnel/Administrative Division since 2005 while handling a variety of positions in a broad range of industries. Her successful placements include Executive Assistants, Project Administrative Assistants, Office Administrators/Managers, Document Control, Legal Assistants, Administrative Assistants and Receptionists.
She works very closely with our clients and candidates to ensure that the needs of both parties are equally met. Born and raised in Edmonton, Tracy has a diploma in Business Administration (Administrative Management) and her CPC designation.
In her spare time, Tracy enjoys travelling, volunteering and spending time with her family. She has volunteered as board secretary/board member (seven years) and with such organizations as Girl Guides of Canada and Santa’s Anonymous.
Email: callander@executrade.com
Phone: 780.702.5250
Amer Ramic - Recruitment Coordinator
780.732.2891
Amer Ramic
Recruitment Coordinator
In his role as Recruitment Coordinator in the Edmonton office, Amer acts as the right hand man for the recruiters. His responsibilities include completing reference checks, posting web ads, and performing other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.
Amer is in the process of completing his HR degree at the U of A, adding to his existing talents and past experience of promoting customer service with a can-do attitude.
As an avid soccer enthusiast, he has transitioned from player to referee and has aspirations to become a National/FIFA referee in due time.
Email: amer@executrade.com
Phone: 780.732.2891
Marcela Garcia - Recruitment Coordinator
403.718.5080
Marcela Garcia
Recruitment Coordinator
Marcela’s role as Recruitment Coordinator in Executrade’s Calgary office significantly highlights her experience. Her various talents are displayed as she attends to the needs of recruiters, clients and candidates.
The range of diverse positions she has previously held in the hospitality and events industry have prepared her well. These include National Recruiter and Staff/Hotel/Admin Coordinator where she travelled throughout British Columbia and the Caribbean. She has also managed teams of over 30 people.
Along with currently obtaining her degree in HR at Athabasca University, Marcela keeps busy as an avid foodie who loves to try and recommend new restaurants throughout Calgary.
Email: cal-reception@executrade.com
Phone: 403.718.5080
Kevin Pedersen - Sales Division Director
403.718.5077
Kevin Pedersen
Sales Division Director
Having returned to Executrade as Senior Consultant, Kevin runs an active desk and leads the Calgary recruiting team in understanding and reacting speedily to candidate and client needs.
An incurable entrepreneur, Kevin founded small side businesses and eventually left the corporate world and built a small manufacturing business. Upon the successful sale of that business, he found a perfect combination of sales, client interaction and enterprise in the field of professional recruiting. Kevin has successfully developed an extensive network in Western Canada and has placed scores of candidates with clients in a relatively wide range of industries. Kevin completed a degree at Simon Fraser University. After traveling extensively in Europe and Africa, he settled in Calgary and began a career in sales in consumer packaged goods with such companies as General Mills, Maple Leaf Foods and Nestle.
He continues to express avid interest in rugby and soccer. He is still actively involved with his three grown children and plays vicariously through them on the pitch!
Email: kevin.pedersen@executrade.com
Phone: 403.718.5077
David Gorn - Senior Recruitment Consultant
780.702.5132
David Gorn
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Since joining Executrade as Senior Recruitment Consultant in the Sales and Marketing division, David has initiated strong growth in the sector of pumps, valves, rotating equipment and other related devices.
His years of experience in financial planning and his well-defined sales background, along with his RPR designation lend themselves well to his technical sales role. Prior to settling in Edmonton with his family, David lived in or travelled throughout Europe, the U.S. and Canada.
An enthusiastic competitor, he enjoys cycling through the city and along more challenging paths in outlying areas, as well as coaching his two energetic children’s hockey and soccer.
Email: gorn@executrade.com
Phone: 780.702.5132
Laurie Brooks, CPC, RPR - Director of Recruitment Operations
780.732.3887
Laurie Brooks, CPC, RPR
Director of Recruitment Operations
As Director of Recruitment Operations with 20+ years of experience in the Office Personnel staffing industry, Laurie’s unwavering loyalty and commitment to those around her demonstrates her complete focus and energy. Laurie understands the needs and nuances of leadership and knows what it takes to be successful.
During her extensive tenure with Executrade, Laurie has consistently lived the company’s Core Values, been a strong steady hand in times of uncertainty, and possesses a driven mindset towards market share growth and customer service. Laurie also holds both her CPC and RPR designations.
Away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her son and volunteering with her local community league.
Email: laurie@executrade.com
Phone: 780.732.3887
Mike Montgomery - Recruitment Consultant
403.718.5076
Mike Montgomery
Recruitment Consultant
As a Recruitment Consultant for the sales division in Calgary, Mike brings passion and tenacity in his endeavor to assess specific client needs, determine fit, and solve problems. His determination to always be better coincides seamlessly with ECL’s values.
Born and raised in Calgary, Mike started his career in human and vocational services in the non-profit sector. He was responsible for finding competitive employment for individuals with both physical and mental barriers. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Calgary.
Aside from recruitment, Mike has a particular interest in competitive sports and games such as soccer and volleyball.
Email: mike.montgomery@executrade.com
Phone: 403.718.5076
Amer Ramic - Recruitment Coordinator
780.732.2891
Amer Ramic
Recruitment Coordinator
In his role as Recruitment Coordinator in the Edmonton office, Amer acts as the right hand man for the recruiters. His responsibilities include completing reference checks, posting web ads, and performing other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.
Amer is in the process of completing his HR degree at the U of A, adding to his existing talents and past experience of promoting customer service with a can-do attitude.
As an avid soccer enthusiast, he has transitioned from player to referee and has aspirations to become a National/FIFA referee in due time.
Email: amer@executrade.com
Phone: 780.732.2891
Marcela Garcia - Recruitment Coordinator
403.718.5080
Marcela Garcia
Recruitment Coordinator
Marcela’s role as Recruitment Coordinator in Executrade’s Calgary office significantly highlights her experience. Her various talents are displayed as she attends to the needs of recruiters, clients and candidates.
The range of diverse positions she has previously held in the hospitality and events industry have prepared her well. These include National Recruiter and Staff/Hotel/Admin Coordinator where she travelled throughout British Columbia and the Caribbean. She has also managed teams of over 30 people.
Along with currently obtaining her degree in HR at Athabasca University, Marcela keeps busy as an avid foodie who loves to try and recommend new restaurants throughout Calgary.
Email: cal-reception@executrade.com
Phone: 403.718.5080
Laurie Brooks, CPC, RPR - Director of Recruitment Operations
780.732.3887
Laurie Brooks, CPC, RPR
Director of Recruitment Operations
As Director of Recruitment Operations with 20+ years of experience in the Office Personnel staffing industry, Laurie’s unwavering loyalty and commitment to those around her demonstrates her complete focus and energy. Laurie understands the needs and nuances of leadership and knows what it takes to be successful.
During her extensive tenure with Executrade, Laurie has consistently lived the company’s Core Values, been a strong steady hand in times of uncertainty, and possesses a driven mindset towards market share growth and customer service. Laurie also holds both her CPC and RPR designations.
Away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her son and volunteering with her local community league.
Email: laurie@executrade.com
Phone: 780.732.3887
Tracy Callander, CPC - Senior Recruitment Consultant
780.702.5250
Tracy Callander, CPC
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Tracy has been making successful permanent placements in our Office Personnel/Administrative Division since 2005 while handling a variety of positions in a broad range of industries. Her successful placements include Executive Assistants, Project Administrative Assistants, Office Administrators/Managers, Document Control, Legal Assistants, Administrative Assistants and Receptionists.
She works very closely with our clients and candidates to ensure that the needs of both parties are equally met. Born and raised in Edmonton, Tracy has a diploma in Business Administration (Administrative Management) and her CPC designation.
In her spare time, Tracy enjoys travelling, volunteering and spending time with her family. She has volunteered as board secretary/board member (seven years) and with such organizations as Girl Guides of Canada and Santa’s Anonymous.
Email: callander@executrade.com
Phone: 780.702.5250
Amer Ramic - Recruitment Coordinator
780.732.2891
Amer Ramic
Recruitment Coordinator
In his role as Recruitment Coordinator in the Edmonton office, Amer acts as the right hand man for the recruiters. His responsibilities include completing reference checks, posting web ads, and performing other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.
Amer is in the process of completing his HR degree at the U of A, adding to his existing talents and past experience of promoting customer service with a can-do attitude.
As an avid soccer enthusiast, he has transitioned from player to referee and has aspirations to become a National/FIFA referee in due time.
Email: amer@executrade.com
Phone: 780.732.2891
Marcela Garcia - Recruitment Coordinator
403.718.5080
Marcela Garcia
Recruitment Coordinator
Marcela’s role as Recruitment Coordinator in Executrade’s Calgary office significantly highlights her experience. Her various talents are displayed as she attends to the needs of recruiters, clients and candidates.
The range of diverse positions she has previously held in the hospitality and events industry have prepared her well. These include National Recruiter and Staff/Hotel/Admin Coordinator where she travelled throughout British Columbia and the Caribbean. She has also managed teams of over 30 people.
Along with currently obtaining her degree in HR at Athabasca University, Marcela keeps busy as an avid foodie who loves to try and recommend new restaurants throughout Calgary.
Email: cal-reception@executrade.com
Phone: 403.718.5080
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