Team Member
Amanda is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources who holds a Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing degree from the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business. She is an experienced Recruiter and has worked previously within various industries to support full cycle recruiting. Amanda specializes in Targeted Recruiting, working closely with clients and Salopek’s consulting team to execute searches that identify, source and place professionals. Amanda’s Targeted Recruiting support includes successfully recruiting for a diverse range of professionals, from executive leadership roles and senior management, technical services, trades professionals and support roles. Amanda’s HR experience also includes assisting managers with employee relations, exit interviews, policies & procedures and employment standards inquiries. As a marketing & business development professional, Amanda has played an integral role in Salopek’s strategic growth, both as a business and team of professionals. Applying her marketing expertise to Recruitment, she strategically promotes organizations and the career opportunity they offer, attracting and hiring the right professional for the role and best fit for the organization.
Amanda is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources who holds a Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing degree from the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business. She is an experienced Recruiter and has worked previously within various industries to support full cycle recruiting. Amanda specializes in Targeted Recruiting, working closely with clients and Salopek’s consulting team to execute searches that identify, source and place professionals. Amanda’s Targeted Recruiting support includes successfully recruiting for a diverse range of professionals, from executive leadership roles and senior management, technical services, trades professionals and support roles. Amanda’s HR experience also includes assisting managers with employee relations, exit interviews, policies & procedures and employment standards inquiries. As a marketing & business development professional, Amanda has played an integral role in Salopek’s strategic growth, both as a business and team of professionals. Applying her marketing expertise to Recruitment, she strategically promotes organizations and the career opportunity they offer, attracting and hiring the right professional for the role and best fit for the organization.
April is an energetic, versatile, and accomplished Human Resources professional with 25 years of comprehensive experience in both unionized and non-unionized environments. April has experience collaborating with all levels of management to ensure the Human Resources strategy is aligned with the corporate/business strategy in order to drive business results. She possesses a broad knowledge of Human Resources including employee relations and labour relations, acquiring and retaining talent, policy development and governance, HRIS/ATS implementations, designing and administering benefits and compensation programs, corporate acquisitions, engagement, and brings over 15 years leadership experience, including at the executive level. April is a problem solver focused on results and outcomes while remaining objective when assessing situations. Prior to moving into the HR consulting world, April worked with Enmax, SAIT, SMART Technologies and Divestco Inc., and then moved into the transportation industry with ECL Group of Companies, Westcan Group of Companies and WestJet.
April is an energetic, versatile, and accomplished Human Resources professional with 25 years of comprehensive experience in both unionized and non-unionized environments. April has experience collaborating with all levels of management to ensure the Human Resources strategy is aligned with the corporate/business strategy in order to drive business results. She possesses a broad knowledge of Human Resources including employee relations and labour relations, acquiring and retaining talent, policy development and governance, HRIS/ATS implementations, designing and administering benefits and compensation programs, corporate acquisitions, engagement, and brings over 15 years leadership experience, including at the executive level. April is a problem solver focused on results and outcomes while remaining objective when assessing situations. Prior to moving into the HR consulting world, April worked with Enmax, SAIT, SMART Technologies and Divestco Inc., and then moved into the transportation industry with ECL Group of Companies, Westcan Group of Companies and WestJet.
Ashley holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Haskayne School of Business, at the University of Calgary, as well as her CPHR designation. Her areas of expertise include policy development, recruitment, and process improvement. Ashley is a detail oriented, results-driven achiever, who takes pride in her ability to multi-task, effectively communicate, and build strong working relationships. Ashley has partnered with a variety of non-profit organizations to support with Strategic Planning and conduct Environmental Scans. She is also certified in Project Management.
Ashley holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Haskayne School of Business, at the University of Calgary, as well as her CPHR designation. Her areas of expertise include policy development, recruitment, and process improvement. Ashley is a detail oriented, results-driven achiever, who takes pride in her ability to multi-task, effectively communicate, and build strong working relationships. Ashley has partnered with a variety of non-profit organizations to support with Strategic Planning and conduct Environmental Scans. She is also certified in Project Management.
Barb Read is a Chartered Professional of Human Resources (CPHR) and a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) with a generalist background that spans all functional areas of the human resources practice. She has a depth of experience in HR management including talent management, policy and procedure development, compensation, performance management, workplace investigations, and employee relations.
Barb has diverse experience across all industries, and has extensive experience working with clients in the healthcare industry, as well as not-for-profit organizations and regulated associations.
Barb is a performance-driven professional with 15 years of combined experience in Human Resources management. She is a creative thinker, problem solver and decision maker who effectively assesses and balances her client’s organizational requirements. Barb prides herself on being objective, transparent, ethical and authentic.
Barb is passionate about her community as she serves as a Director with Alberta AdaptAbilities, volunteers with McDougall House as a member on their HR Committee, involved with Disrupt HR Edmonton, and is actively involved with minor hockey, most recently being the team’s parent liaison.
Barb Read is a Chartered Professional of Human Resources (CPHR) and a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) with a generalist background that spans all functional areas of the human resources practice. She has a depth of experience in HR management including talent management, policy and procedure development, compensation, performance management, workplace investigations, and employee relations.
Barb has diverse experience across all industries, and has extensive experience working with clients in the healthcare industry, as well as not-for-profit organizations and regulated associations.
Barb is a performance-driven professional with 15 years of combined experience in Human Resources management. She is a creative thinker, problem solver and decision maker who effectively assesses and balances her client’s organizational requirements. Barb prides herself on being objective, transparent, ethical and authentic.
Barb is passionate about her community as she serves as a Director with Alberta AdaptAbilities, volunteers with McDougall House as a member on their HR Committee, involved with Disrupt HR Edmonton, and is actively involved with minor hockey, most recently being the team’s parent liaison.
Bonnie is a motivated, inspiring Human Resources professional with 18+ years of progressive HR experience in a range of industries. She motivates with a collaborative approach that supports organizational success and provides support to ensure seamless transitions and cross-functional success. Bonnie holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Human Resources and Organizational Behaviour, and has a depth of experience in people advisory, talent management, workplace investigations, health & safety/emergency response, HRIS, Learning & Development, change management, process improvement, performance management, and compensation. Bonnie establishes solid business relationships with active listening, an eagerness to understand, and respectful interactions with all levels of an organization.
Bonnie is a motivated, inspiring Human Resources professional with 18+ years of progressive HR experience in a range of industries. She motivates with a collaborative approach that supports organizational success and provides support to ensure seamless transitions and cross-functional success. Bonnie holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Human Resources and Organizational Behaviour, and has a depth of experience in people advisory, talent management, workplace investigations, health & safety/emergency response, HRIS, Learning & Development, change management, process improvement, performance management, and compensation. Bonnie establishes solid business relationships with active listening, an eagerness to understand, and respectful interactions with all levels of an organization.
Kate is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources, with 18 years’ of experience functioning as a senior HR professional within organizations across many different industries. As a strategic partner she provides guidance and support advising business leaders on optimizing the workplace experience and becoming an employer of choice.
Kate is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources, with 18 years’ of experience functioning as a senior HR professional within organizations across many different industries. As a strategic partner she provides guidance and support advising business leaders on optimizing the workplace experience and becoming an employer of choice.
Dave brings to the team accounting proficiency and a passion for numbers. As the Director of Operations and Finance, Dave oversees all operations within the business including, incoming and outgoing payments, providing bookkeeping support, client satisfaction, Partner relations, and ensures the numbers align for our client invoicing. Dave also supports our consulting team and Partners with administrative and operational assistance, helping the company improve efficiencies, analyze costs and optimize processes.
Dave brings to the team accounting proficiency and a passion for numbers. As the Director of Operations and Finance, Dave oversees all operations within the business including, incoming and outgoing payments, providing bookkeeping support, client satisfaction, Partner relations, and ensures the numbers align for our client invoicing. Dave also supports our consulting team and Partners with administrative and operational assistance, helping the company improve efficiencies, analyze costs and optimize processes.
Dhara is a Canadian Certified Safety Professional (CRSP) with 10+ years of experience working in both unionized and non-unionized environments. She is in the process of getting her Registered Occupational Hygiene (ROH) certification. She has completed her Occupational Health and Safety from the University of Alberta and has a depth of experience in health and safety management. Dhara is a result driven and dedicated professional with a proven track record of creating safety programs that increase efficiency, decrease cost, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Dhara is bilingual and can speak 4 different languages.
Dhara is a Canadian Certified Safety Professional (CRSP) with 10+ years of experience working in both unionized and non-unionized environments. She is in the process of getting her Registered Occupational Hygiene (ROH) certification. She has completed her Occupational Health and Safety from the University of Alberta and has a depth of experience in health and safety management. Dhara is a result driven and dedicated professional with a proven track record of creating safety programs that increase efficiency, decrease cost, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Dhara is bilingual and can speak 4 different languages.
Janet is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (retired) with 20 plus years of experience. She is a senior business leader with a strong background in strategic planning, human resources and board governance. Janet also brings to the client advanced certification in Board Governance with an Institute of Corporate Directors designation (ICD.D).
In June of 2005 Janet left her position as VP of Human Resources for United Farmers of Alberta and in 2006 incorporated Salopek & Associates Ltd. Consulting assignments for Janet have primarily involved workforce planning as well as attraction and retention strategies utilizing best and emerging human resource practices. Janet has managed all aspects of Human Resources for both small and large organizations. She has also instructed at the University of Calgary.
Janet is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (retired) with 20 plus years of experience. She is a senior business leader with a strong background in strategic planning, human resources and board governance. Janet also brings to the client advanced certification in Board Governance with an Institute of Corporate Directors designation (ICD.D).
In June of 2005 Janet left her position as VP of Human Resources for United Farmers of Alberta and in 2006 incorporated Salopek & Associates Ltd. Consulting assignments for Janet have primarily involved workforce planning as well as attraction and retention strategies utilizing best and emerging human resource practices. Janet has managed all aspects of Human Resources for both small and large organizations. She has also instructed at the University of Calgary.
Catherine is a seasoned professional with a Paralegal Diploma and over 6 years of experience in the Health and Safety and the legal sectors. She developed her strong business acumen early on by managing her family's catering business and restaurant, which honed her skills in business operations and responsibilities. Known for her problem-solving abilities, Catherine is a results-driven professional, adept at multi-tasking, effective communication, and building strong working relationships, consistently striving to foster a safe and productive work environment.
Catherine is a seasoned professional with a Paralegal Diploma and over 6 years of experience in the Health and Safety and the legal sectors. She developed her strong business acumen early on by managing her family's catering business and restaurant, which honed her skills in business operations and responsibilities. Known for her problem-solving abilities, Catherine is a results-driven professional, adept at multi-tasking, effective communication, and building strong working relationships, consistently striving to foster a safe and productive work environment.
Jennifer is an accomplished Human Resources Leader with 20+ years of deep and diverse generalist experience across several industries, with organizations of all sizes. She holds a BA in Psychology and a Master of Education Degree in Workplace and Adult Learning from the University of Calgary. She holds her designation as a Chartered Professional in Human Resources, is a Certified Compensation Professional, and a Registered Professional Recruiter. Jennifer also holds multiple certifications and certificates in related fields such as human resources management, career development, organizational development, and workplace conflict resolution & investigations. She has proven success in transforming teams by coaching them to resolve conflict and guiding them through workplace and team restoration processes. Jennifer aspires to create collaborative partnerships with stakeholders and clients and to have a positive and meaningful impact in the organizations that she works in.
Jennifer is an accomplished Human Resources Leader with 20+ years of deep and diverse generalist experience across several industries, with organizations of all sizes. She holds a BA in Psychology and a Master of Education Degree in Workplace and Adult Learning from the University of Calgary. She holds her designation as a Chartered Professional in Human Resources, is a Certified Compensation Professional, and a Registered Professional Recruiter. Jennifer also holds multiple certifications and certificates in related fields such as human resources management, career development, organizational development, and workplace conflict resolution & investigations. She has proven success in transforming teams by coaching them to resolve conflict and guiding them through workplace and team restoration processes. Jennifer aspires to create collaborative partnerships with stakeholders and clients and to have a positive and meaningful impact in the organizations that she works in.
John is a Senior Executive who, over the past 30+ years of his career, has added value to organizations as a Founder, Partner, Board Member and member of Senior Management Teams in both advisory and implementation capacities. Integrally involved in Salopek & Associates Ltd. since the company’s incorporation in 2006, John is a strategic business partner to Janet Salopek, responsible for directing and managing the companies accounting, finances and operations. Bringing to the Salopek team a wealth of experience and knowledge in corporate strategy, analysis, process optimization and financial planning & management, John provides the expertise, advice and management required to enable Salopek’s team and business to operate as efficiently and effectively as possible to best serve our clients and consultants.
John is a Senior Executive who, over the past 30+ years of his career, has added value to organizations as a Founder, Partner, Board Member and member of Senior Management Teams in both advisory and implementation capacities. Integrally involved in Salopek & Associates Ltd. since the company’s incorporation in 2006, John is a strategic business partner to Janet Salopek, responsible for directing and managing the companies accounting, finances and operations. Bringing to the Salopek team a wealth of experience and knowledge in corporate strategy, analysis, process optimization and financial planning & management, John provides the expertise, advice and management required to enable Salopek’s team and business to operate as efficiently and effectively as possible to best serve our clients and consultants.
Karen is a senior strategic Human Resources Professional with specialist expertise in Total Rewards, Career Management, Executive Coaching, Performance and HR Management. Karen is a graduate of Dalhousie University. She is a Certified Executive Coach (CEC) and an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coach Federation. She is a former Chartered Professional in Human Resource (CPHR), has a “Certified Compensation Professional Designation” (CCP) and a “Certified Benefits Professional Designation” (CBP). She is a past member of the faculty for WorldatWork and has held numerous board positions within the organization. Karen graduated in 2017 with a Graduate Certificate Executive Coaching Program at Royal Roads University. Until recently, Karen served on the Board of Alice House as Co-Chair and also on the Board of CPHR NS for 6 years.
She has spoken on HR Management, Total Rewards and Career Management on several occasions, both locally and nationally. Karen has spent close to 20 years providing consulting expertise to a variety of clients in both the public and private sector. Prior to this, she spent several years in a senior HR leadership role managing Human Resources for a global organization as their head of Human Resources and brings a wealth of “hands on” experience to her clients.
Karen is a senior strategic Human Resources Professional with specialist expertise in Total Rewards, Career Management, Executive Coaching, Performance and HR Management. Karen is a graduate of Dalhousie University. She is a Certified Executive Coach (CEC) and an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coach Federation. She is a former Chartered Professional in Human Resource (CPHR), has a “Certified Compensation Professional Designation” (CCP) and a “Certified Benefits Professional Designation” (CBP). She is a past member of the faculty for WorldatWork and has held numerous board positions within the organization. Karen graduated in 2017 with a Graduate Certificate Executive Coaching Program at Royal Roads University. Until recently, Karen served on the Board of Alice House as Co-Chair and also on the Board of CPHR NS for 6 years.
She has spoken on HR Management, Total Rewards and Career Management on several occasions, both locally and nationally. Karen has spent close to 20 years providing consulting expertise to a variety of clients in both the public and private sector. Prior to this, she spent several years in a senior HR leadership role managing Human Resources for a global organization as their head of Human Resources and brings a wealth of “hands on” experience to her clients.
Laurie is a certified executive coach and seasoned talent management consultant offering over 30 years of diverse experience as an executive HR leader and senior business professional working across multiple industries and in both unionized and non-unionized settings. She has proven expertise in change management, executive/leadership coaching, employee engagement, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, performance management and succession planning. Laurie’s combination of business experience and coaching skills allows her to partner with executives and managers to become enlightened leaders that inspire their teams to high levels of performance.
Laurie is a certified executive coach and seasoned talent management consultant offering over 30 years of diverse experience as an executive HR leader and senior business professional working across multiple industries and in both unionized and non-unionized settings. She has proven expertise in change management, executive/leadership coaching, employee engagement, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, performance management and succession planning. Laurie’s combination of business experience and coaching skills allows her to partner with executives and managers to become enlightened leaders that inspire their teams to high levels of performance.
Vanessa is one of our Executive Partner, Business Development with over 15+ years of small business operational and management experience. Over the years Vanessa has had vast hands-on experience with start-ups, small-medium size business and franchises. She has proudly started, owned, and operated several businesses, including Canada franchises and an award-winning Restaurant and Food Truck in Calgary Alberta. She is an advocate for entrepreneurs and small business owners and understands the unique needs and circumstance of businesses in various industries. Vanessa is also proud to sit on the Board of Director for AARCS, and understands the importance of aligning Board strategy with daily operations of the organization. Vanessa is a CPHR candidate with a Business degree from the Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary. She combines years of industry experience with a strong broad and practical skillset that helps organizations look at their people strategy as a full entity of their business to help them grow and develop.
Vanessa is one of our Executive Partner, Business Development with over 15+ years of small business operational and management experience. Over the years Vanessa has had vast hands-on experience with start-ups, small-medium size business and franchises. She has proudly started, owned, and operated several businesses, including Canada franchises and an award-winning Restaurant and Food Truck in Calgary Alberta. She is an advocate for entrepreneurs and small business owners and understands the unique needs and circumstance of businesses in various industries. Vanessa is also proud to sit on the Board of Director for AARCS, and understands the importance of aligning Board strategy with daily operations of the organization. Vanessa is a CPHR candidate with a Business degree from the Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary. She combines years of industry experience with a strong broad and practical skillset that helps organizations look at their people strategy as a full entity of their business to help them grow and develop.
Janyce is a driven and dynamic leader, skilled in human resources, operations, marketing, communications, and planning. She has extensive experience with strategic planning, training and development, recruitment, onboarding, Occupational Health and Safety, as well as internal communications. Janyce has over 18 years of business experience in the hospitality industry, as well as experience in the education and non-profit sectors. Janyce has spent the past 4 years in an HR Management role after honing her craft as a successful business leader within the hospitality sector. Janyce has proven success in building high performing teams and fostering strong relationships. Janyce holds her MBA, obtained from the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary.
Janyce is a driven and dynamic leader, skilled in human resources, operations, marketing, communications, and planning. She has extensive experience with strategic planning, training and development, recruitment, onboarding, Occupational Health and Safety, as well as internal communications. Janyce has over 18 years of business experience in the hospitality industry, as well as experience in the education and non-profit sectors. Janyce has spent the past 4 years in an HR Management role after honing her craft as a successful business leader within the hospitality sector. Janyce has proven success in building high performing teams and fostering strong relationships. Janyce holds her MBA, obtained from the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary.
Jillian is a Certified Human Resources Leader with 13+ years of experience in abroad range of Human Resources functions. Through 9 years of her professional HR experience with the world’s largest global restaurant company, she passionately worked with anyone from global executives, to franchisees, to restaurant employees. Her foundational belief as a HR professional is when understanding the core of a business, any business, it is then that HR can truly partner with drive a results-focused strategy.
She has proven success with designing and facilitating leadership development programs that not only build executive awareness and improve coaching capabilities but also drive improvements in overall business results. She has spent years in her career leading employee engagement surveys, analysis, feedback & action plans which maximize engagement results through creative strategies and wellness platforms to drive employee output. Her experience in managing & improving the performance management processes in organizations has lead to leading enhancements to programs, coaching & aligning senior leaders, improving employment equity, and boosting employee retention & development.
She loves strategizing and breaking down high level business issues that create impactful results across a team or organizations and comes with experience in a variety of sectors, including restaurants, franchise organizations, communications and media, and professional services.
Jillian is a Certified Human Resources Leader with 13+ years of experience in abroad range of Human Resources functions. Through 9 years of her professional HR experience with the world’s largest global restaurant company, she passionately worked with anyone from global executives, to franchisees, to restaurant employees. Her foundational belief as a HR professional is when understanding the core of a business, any business, it is then that HR can truly partner with drive a results-focused strategy.
She has proven success with designing and facilitating leadership development programs that not only build executive awareness and improve coaching capabilities but also drive improvements in overall business results. She has spent years in her career leading employee engagement surveys, analysis, feedback & action plans which maximize engagement results through creative strategies and wellness platforms to drive employee output. Her experience in managing & improving the performance management processes in organizations has lead to leading enhancements to programs, coaching & aligning senior leaders, improving employment equity, and boosting employee retention & development.
She loves strategizing and breaking down high level business issues that create impactful results across a team or organizations and comes with experience in a variety of sectors, including restaurants, franchise organizations, communications and media, and professional services.
Marion is a trusted Human Resources/ People & Culture consultant and executive to CEO’s, executive teams and boards with a track record of translating business strategies to people strategies and implementing to deliver organizational goals and objectives. With strong business acumen and a practical orientation gained from having led other business functions, Marion has proven successful in partnering with business leaders and providing hands-on support. She “Makes It Happen” by building culture and the employee experience to attract, retain, and engage employees. By aligning people, culture, structure, processes and systems, she enables organizations to be effective and efficient. Her drive to succeed is balanced with a strong moral compass, humility, compassion and determination to see others grow and succeed. By using empathy on the “hard” side of change while bringing structure, discipline, focus to the people side of change, she provides a balanced approach to achieve results.
Marion is a trusted Human Resources/ People & Culture consultant and executive to CEO’s, executive teams and boards with a track record of translating business strategies to people strategies and implementing to deliver organizational goals and objectives. With strong business acumen and a practical orientation gained from having led other business functions, Marion has proven successful in partnering with business leaders and providing hands-on support. She “Makes It Happen” by building culture and the employee experience to attract, retain, and engage employees. By aligning people, culture, structure, processes and systems, she enables organizations to be effective and efficient. Her drive to succeed is balanced with a strong moral compass, humility, compassion and determination to see others grow and succeed. By using empathy on the “hard” side of change while bringing structure, discipline, focus to the people side of change, she provides a balanced approach to achieve results.
Sindy is Human Resources Professional and Leader (CHRP, CHRL) with 15+ years of national/international experience in both the computer software and medical devices industries. She excels as a hands-on executor and unifying partner able to help senior management realize organizational potential, clarity, alignment, and synergy across disparate functions, processes, and brands. Her experience includes establishing a Human Resources Department from start up to support transition from family-based to a corporate management style.
Sindy is Human Resources Professional and Leader (CHRP, CHRL) with 15+ years of national/international experience in both the computer software and medical devices industries. She excels as a hands-on executor and unifying partner able to help senior management realize organizational potential, clarity, alignment, and synergy across disparate functions, processes, and brands. Her experience includes establishing a Human Resources Department from start up to support transition from family-based to a corporate management style.