About Us
At Verve we don’t just do our job, we LOVE our job.
We are invested in our candidates and clients and look to come to the desired and best outcome for everyone. We manage our process with care.
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We are here and ready to help when you are tired of the spaghetti on the wall approach. When you want a targeted search for your next amazing team member. When you are seeking a partnership and not just a “yes” person. When you are ready to experience recruiting at a different level.
Our Team
Kim Wilkinson
Director of Recruitment
Kim Wilkinson is a 4 time TopRecruiter award recipient. She started her career in recruitment in 2013. Quickly growing into leadership and leading large teams, Kim made the decision to branch out on her own in the summer of 2019. And Verve was born! The candidate experience is something very important to Kim which is why she leads the business through them entirely. She understands what a big decision changing jobs is. And she is honoured you chose her to be a part of the process. Kim doesn’t just want to be your recruiter today. She wants to be your go to through every stage of your career.
Eliza Longshore
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Eliza has over 17 years of experience in the legal industry. After working as legal assistant, Eliza moved into the human resources space at a high-profile legal firm. Eliza has in-depth knowledge of the legal industry in all areas of law and an extensive understanding of each role and what makes a firm tick, from administration to associate. Eliza is determined to help her candidates find their next great role and partner with clients to bring amazing talent to their teams. She believes that building a great culture and developing your brand all starts with hiring the right people. Eliza is here to help you find those people.
Martina Sarro
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Martina joins the team with over 8 years of experience in head hunting talent across many different fields from executive search to marketing and the digital/tech space. She is passionate about building strong and lasting relationships with each of her clients. Her enthusiasm for recruitment started when she grew a strong and reputable Executive Headhunting team at one of Canada’s top executive leadership forums. She is meticulous at active listening and getting to understand an individual for who they really are deep down; far beyond what’s written on their resume, so that she can ultimately place each candidate into an environment their personality and skill set can thrive in.
Adele Olson
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Adele Olson brings over seven years of recruitment experience to Verve. Leveraging her extensive professional networks across Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto, she has achieved considerable success in placing professionals ranging from executives to entry-level candidates across various industries. Most recently, Adele excelled in the dynamic and fast-paced environment of tech startups, where she played a pivotal role in recruitment efforts across the company. She strongly believes that recruitment goes beyond mere placements and positions herself as a lifelong consultant dedicated to cultivating relationships with both clients and candidates. Her approach integrates integrity, empathy, and genuine commitment to fostering mutually beneficial partnerships, not only for the present but also for the future.
Taylor Nikkel
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Taylor has over a decade of experience in recruitment, specializing in finance, accounting, and engineering. Having also worked in the tech and food industries, she knows how to find the right talent across various fields. Known for strong interpersonal and networking skills, Taylor thrives on building lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. By truly understanding each individual's unique strengths and qualities, and ensures everyone is placed in a role where they can shine. From establishing successful recruitment teams to navigating executive searches, Taylor is passionate about connecting the right people with the right opportunities.
Melissa Harju
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Melissa brings 25 year’s experience in the recruiting industry to the Verve team. A jack of all trades, she has extensive expertise in sourcing which allows her to work in a variety of markets and areas. Her ability to develop relationships and network has made her a valuable resource for many industries. Small and medium size businesses that want a partner in recruiting are her specialty.