Supporting our clients with the Technology and resources they need. Making a Difference. Buchanan Technologies is more than an IT services leader—we’re pioneering a more flexible, personalized level of service. Organizations and enterprise businesses in the US, Canada and internationally seek out our expert perspective, technical know-how and experienced, boots-on-the-ground workforce, but they stay with us for our humanity. We deliver managed services differently. We offer flexible terms, so you pay for only the services you need. We genuinely care about our clients, and go to extraordinary lengths to build relationships that earn your trust.

A successful history that’s built on passion.David Aplin Group was established in 1975 and today is one of Canada’s largest and most accomplished recruiting firms. We provide the strongest talent for every organization we help—from local entrepreneurs to Fortune 500’s. We work hard to give our customers deeply specialized, full-service recruiting and HR solutions —from one source. Most of all, we proactively seek better employment strategies to help ensure our client’s recruiting success.Our mission is to recruit great people for exceptional companies.David Aplin Group makes teams and companies stronger by connecting them to top-level people. Through superior service, talented and qualified candidates, and a commitment to long-term relationships, we provide deep specialization in core areas for complete recruiting and HR solutions across Canada.

Assist hiring managers during all stages of the contractor acquisition process. This includes: requisition creation; triage of the resource requirements to ensure quality candidates; candidate review and short-listing; interview scheduling and follow-up; and finalizing staffing decision with supplier and resourceWork with the Manager of Supplier Performance and Compliance to ensure staffing suppliers continue to meet RBC requirementsLiaise with staffing suppliers on a regular basis to ensure appropriate understanding of requirements and coverageAssist in collection of contractor hours and approval of time by hiring managersLiaise with On-boarding Specialist to ensure a smooth transition from contractor acquisition to on-boardingAttend and participate in quarterly supplier meetingsUnderstand and counsel managers on HR PolicyDocument Special Exceptions requirements and provide feedback to Staffing Team Lead regarding new role descriptions that need to be built outWe are one of the world’s leading financial institutions, not just by market capitalization, global footprint or service diversity, but by reputation. Our innovative and trustworthy way of doing business creates an environment where you can come to do important work that makes a difference in the world. Our culture is deeply supportive, diverse, rich in opportunity and reward, and high in integrity and performance. So whether you’re helping our clients find new opportunities, developing new technology, or providing expert advice to internal partners, you’ll be working in an environment built on integrity, fairness and respect.

Senior Recruitment Consultant• Managed relationships with Candidates and Clients• Conducted interviews from behavioral to general. • Manage a team of recruiters to make sure we are effectively interviewing and delivering quality candidate to our clients • Conducted Interviews and Performed Reference checks • Placed numerous resources within the IT, Sales and Engineering Fields• Effective resourcing using Social Media, Monster, Workopolis and other channels• Attended various Events to strengthen Network Presence (Digital Nova Scotia, Career Door)

Senior Recruitment Manager• Managed relationships with Candidates and Clients• Conducted interviews from behavioral to general. • Manage a team of recruiters to make sure we are effectively interviewing and delivering quality candidate to our clients • Conducted Interviews and Performed Reference checks • Placed numerous resources within the IT, Sales and Engineering Fields• Effective resourcing using Monster, Workopolis and other channels• Attended various Events to strengthen Network Presence (Digital Nova Scotia, Career Door)

2002 – 2006 Xerox Corporation Halifax, N.SAccount Manager• Manage and foster relationships with multiple US based companies. • Interact with customers at various levels on a daily basis.• Managing client inquiries/issues, responding in a timely manner.• Deliver superior customer service – both internal and externally.• Create proposals, cost analysis, competitive comparisons.• Consistently achieve and exceed quarterly sales targets.• Completed Lean Six Sigma yellow belt program and training.• Maintained over 100% of sales plan for entire length of employment• Suggested new products that increased earnings by 23 percent

SSS Sales and Service Specialist• Took incoming calls to support telephone Banking Operations.• Met sales targets from month to month selling Loans and Mortgages• Held a support role to new hires to train and develop selling skills over the phone.

1999 – 2000 Future Shop Halifax, N.SHome Theater Sales Associate• Top sales person in Home Theatre for six months running.• Implemented new design for Home Theater layout to increase sales.• Was promoted within the organization to Top Gun within eight months