BOREALA MANAGEMENT - Key Persons
Always smiling and ready to relax the atmosphere, gaining pleasure while working is her number one rule. Prior to joining Boreala, Anne-Norrante worked in leadership development consulting before moving into a human resources role within retail.
Dynamic, caring and committed, Anne-Norrante has the well-being of clients at heart. She stands out for her listening, her professionalism, and her sense of justice. She enjoys working in a team and achieving long-term results by setting up sustainable initiatives. As a Consultant, Anne-Norrante is always ready to innovate and try new ways of doing things and has a very diverse skill set. Her main areas of expertise are HR fundamentals, training and development, organizational diagnostic and organizational effectiveness.
She has a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Montreal and also studied human resources and organizational development at HEC. She finalized her studies in Management at Laval University. Anne-Norrante is passionate about creating experiential learning experiences for clients and has completed the Kaospilot training to further enhance her skills in this area.
Charles joined Boreala in early 2021 with two years of solid experience as an HR generalist in a private multinational company. He played a key role in ensuring the successful implementation of career management and succession plans to develop employee motivation, engagement and retention. While managing training programs and recruitment, he established himself as a leader within his team through his decision-making skills and positive attitude.
A creative go-getter, Charles is always ready to take on new challenges with the use of innovative ideas to successfully achieve objectives. His excellent communication skills and rigor enable him to meet client expectations while also adding fun into his collaborations.
Charles holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from HEC Montréal. Previously President of the HEC Competition Committee, he won 1st place in the Human Resources Management case at the 2019 Jeux du Commerce, the largest student academic competition in Eastern Canada. Through his strong involvement in student life, he demonstrated his motivation to work collaboratively with his peers and building trust with his colleagues.
"Choose a job you love, and you'll never have to work a day in your life": this precept from Confucius has been dear to Coline ever since she started working. It goes hand in hand with a value that, in her eyes, is fundamental: authenticity.
Optimistic and witty by nature, she stands out by her listening skills, her interpersonal skills and her professionalism, all of which allow her to quickly build trusting relationships with key stakeholders. Having worked in Germany, France and Canada in large private organizations of the aeronautics, civil engineering and professional services sectors, Coline also spent a few years in municipal administration. With over twelve years of experience in human resources, she has supported her clients in various areas including, leadership development, employee engagement, performance management and organizational transformation.
Passionate about language, facilitation and training delivery, in other words: sharing in all its forms, Coline is currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at UQAM in order to become a certified trainer. She completed French-German studies during which she obtained a bachelor's degree in political sciences as well as a master's degree in human resources management from Sciences Po (Paris, France). She has been a member of the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés (CPHR) since 2013.
Sharing the pleasures of food and travelling across the five continents are parts of Coline's DNA. Adventurous at heart, she loves to try new experiences and to get off the beaten paths; skydiving, scuba-diving and desert trekking in the Sahara are amongst her favorite adventures.
Job Titles:
- Employee Wellness Expert
- Subject Matter Expert
Cynthia Green's career spans over 30 years. For the last decade she has cultivated relationships while building her own business; working in and with a multitude of workplaces, facilitating workshops, coaching and inspiring participants to make lasting changes.
Cynthia's personal belief system and life experience were the catalyst for self-employment, her passion for continuous learning, extensive training in resilience, mindfulness, physical and mental wellness are the foundation of her work today.
Drawing on her life experiences, research into resilience, emotional intelligence and how to navigate mental and physical health Cynthia encourages participants to examine their current life style choices and consequences, personal values, and to live with more awareness.
She is committed to an active lifestyle, spending time in nature and helping individuals and organizations move toward their vision while achieving balance.
Job Titles:
- Compensation Expert
- Subject Matter Expert
In order to define where your organization wants to be in relation to its ability to attract, retain, and engage talent, you need to first understand your current organizational situation, what factors propel your organization forward, and what may hold it back. It is easiest to do so with a partner who is able to translate HR vision into business objectives. With over 15 years of experience in multinational organizations, Dipa has collaborated with HR/business leaders in all types of organizations to design practical solutions that bridge the gap between HR execution and business strategy.
Specializing in Compensation mandates, she pairs her keen analytical skills with a strategic perspective, to diagnose the immediate problem and the long-term impacts. She has worked with companies with a global footprint as well as local First Nations organizations. She prides herself on being able to mobilize all levels of stakeholders to understand the value of pragmatic solutions, in order to resolve issues ranging from pay equity compliance to implementing a global salary structure.
Dipa holds an MBA from McGill University, specializing in Strategy and Sustainable Development.
Job Titles:
- Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Eliane is our sales and marketing coordinator who not only drives forward our internal business development efforts, but also support our external clients on specific projects. With over 4 years of experience in project management, digital marketing and content creation, she is self-starter with a positive attitude. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and greatly passionate about digital media, she knows how to build strong client relations and take a leadership role within her team.
With a diploma in Commerce from John Molson School of Business of Concordia University with a major in Marketing and minor in Management, she is adept in the latest marketing techniques and is uses her creativity to develop strategies to drive business development in line with growth objectives.
At Boreala, she helps implement targeted marketing and advertising initiatives, manage social media platforms and drive SEO initiatives. As a member of the Canadian Marketing Association, she lives and breathes marketing and is here to support clients with events, campaigns, and communications.
Job Titles:
- Administration Coordinator
As our Administrative Coordinator, Emilie has over fifteen years of diverse experience in operations, office management and client management. With an excellent sense of organization and great creativity, she is a bilingual professional who also has an analytical mind that enables her to proactively identify needs and achieve goals.
Detail oriented and an exceptional planner, Emilie is results focused and driven to meet organizational objectives. Known for her professionalism and versatility, she is a reliable and conscientious team player who is an insightful advisor to colleagues. She thrives on new challenges; and commits to continuous learning & professional growth.
At Boreala, Emilie is our key resource for all things' administration from executive support, day-to-day coordination and communication. To support in our continued growth, she plays a key role in driving forward our internal operational efforts whilst also supports our external clients on specific projects.
Frederick is a bilingual management coach, meeting facilitator, trainer and guest speaker with over 15 years of experience in the improvement of teams and individuals to higher performance, the grooming of high potential individuals, and the development of accountability cultures. To date, Frederick has delivered training sessions to over 5,000 employees, managers and executives, in organisations of all sizes and industries. As a coach, Frederick provides virtual and face-to-face coaching using a unique blend of personality and psychometric tools to develop key managerial and/or personal skills, such as self-awareness and self-control, empathy, effective communication and time management, to name but a few. Frederick holds a bachelor's degree in marketing (Concordia University) and an MBA (McGill University). He is a Certified iLead coach, a recognized PPCC coach and a member of the ICF.
Gabrielle has more than 5 years of experience as a human resources generalist and has a varied expertise. Before joining the Boreala team, Gabrielle worked in SMEs as well as large organizations, mainly in the video game and media industries.
Throughout her various positions, she has had the opportunity to build the Human Resources function as well as advise both Executives and first-line managers. Gabrielle contributes to the Boreala team primarily in the area HR fundamentals, performance management, total compensation and change management.
Gabrielle stands out with her analytical mind as well as her rigour, undeniable assets in her role as a senior analyst. She knows how to use her creativity to offer solutions adapted to the context and culture of her clients. Her organizational skills and responsiveness make her a key player in the design of new initiatives.
In addition to being a member of the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés, she holds a bachelor's degree in industrial relations from the University of Montréal and a master's degree in management, specialized in human resources management, from HEC Montréal.
Jasmine brings a wealth of accounting and finance expertise to the Boreala team. She has 8 years of international experience working in a variety of industries including construction, hospitality management, logistics and consulting.
In her role as Junior Controller, Jasmine strives to seek out innovative ways to solve problems and improve organizational processes. She has a keen eye for detail and can be relied upon to deliver excellent service for clients, both internally and externally. She seeks to continuously develops her skills by attending training to ensure she can offer the most current advice. Examples include Payroll Training I&II, Quebec Labour Standards, CNESST Requirements, and Taxable Benefits & Allowances training.
Jasmine is enthusiastic about embracing different cultures and thrives being part of the diverse Boreala team.
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy from St Paul University, Manilla.
Josette Lapierre is a seasoned and spirited executive with a 30 year plus experience helping corporations define purpose and drive strategy, build trust in their team and deliver results. As a facilitator, coach and senior executive, she knows first-hand the challenges of advancing one's career, that of others and ensuring the success of entire organisations. She also recognizes the importance of not losing site of personal goals, needs and commitments. She works at keeping everything in check every day for herself, and loves working with others who want to do the same. Josette holds a Professional and Personal Coach (PPCC) certification from Concordia University and a Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification from the Project Management Institute. She earned her bachelor's degree in Education, a certificate in Business Administration, a certificate in Educational Technology and a certificate in Education Application of Computers from the University of Montreal. Josette works in Canada, the United States and Europe with senior management and people managers who want to purposefully grow in healthy and thriving environment.
Josette's approach is a blend of coaching and consulting. She is always truly and completely vested in the success and wellbeing her coachees, she makes expectations and goals more visible and she purposefully engages in the exploration of bad habits and limiting beliefs. She embeds herself in the learning process, helps shed light on strengths and personal resources and also provides knowledge, tips and tricks in critical areas. She positions herself as an accountability partner, skillfully helping in the definition of action plans and following up on progress.
Before joining the Boreala team, Justine developed her skills as a HR Manager within the SME IT sector. She has successfully set up HR departments from scratch using her strong interpersonal and analytical skills. Her openness and empathy have assisted her to navigate diverse and complex contexts while supporting teams through change.
With several years of experience as a HR generalist, Justine contributes strongly in the areas of strategy, organizational development, employee engagement and recognition, performance management and organizational culture. She addresses her mandates with a view on social responsibility, carefully considering all of the stakeholders involved.
With a bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management from UQAM, a DESS in Management of Sustainable Development from HEC Montreal and as a member of the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agrees, Justine is able to quickly understand organizational realities of her clients and combine the challenges of business with social, economic and governance issues. Her goal is to build relationships that make a difference and achieve lasting results. Justine is also a Prosci accredited Change Management practitioner.
A passionate consultant and management professional with more than 20 years of experience, Katharine has worked with clients ranging from global organizations to small family-owned businesses as well as public-sector entities.
An inclusive team player and proven leader, Katharine is known for her exceptional interpersonal skills that develop, foster and enhance group buy-in. Her ability to identify the root cause of issues and collaborate in the development of effective solutions that address client needs and expectations has enabled her to develop meaningful and trusted relationships with her clients. Recognized for her honesty and integrity, Katharine is a seasoned facilitator who can engage individuals at all levels of an organization thereby helping them achieve their immediate and long-term goals.
Katharine's expertise spans strategy and planning, governance, organizational diagnostic and design, process improvement and change management.
As an Account Director, Katharine works with various Boreala clients to identify solutions that will meet the core needs of their business. She secures the most appropriate resources for each of her client's needs, carefully managing all projects and ultimately ensuring quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
As a Boreala Partner, Katharine oversees the business administration, human resources and operational aspects of the firm.
Katharine holds an M.B.A from HEC Montréal, and a B.A. from McGill University. She is an accredited facilitator, certified facilitator in Coaching Ourselves and is a Prosci certified Change Management practitioner.
Lucie's calling to work in human resources came very early on and only became stronger as she progressed within the function of HR. She is strongly driven by the joint need for any organization to intentionally align its resources with its strategy but also to ensure that its employees are able to be the best version of themselves.
She has more than 7 years of experience as a human resources generalist, with multinationals, SMEs and start-ups, in France, Ontario and Quebec, and within various sectors (water treatment, technology, rail, aerospace…). Throughout her various positions, she has had the opportunity to structure HR departments by developing appropriate policies and processes. In particular, she has developed programs and initiatives related to talent attraction and recruitment, performance management, and employee engagement.
While attentively listening, Lucie always aims to use her creativity and her quick understanding of her client's challenges to find customized solutions that uniquely meet their needs. Passionate about human dynamics, she naturally builds relationships and easily gains the trust of her clients and colleagues.
Lucie holds a master's degree in Human Resources Management from Sciences Po University in Paris, France, and is a member of the Certified Human Resources Professionals of Ontario.
At heart, Lucie is an explorer who has lived in 4 countries and spends most of her free time traveling around the world - especially to the least visited places!
Pragmatic, trustworthy, dependable, and the ability to be cognizant and receptive to the experience and motivation of others, are some of the strengths that Lyla shares with her clients. She is passionate about learning, working collaboratively with others, and develops meaningful relationships to help clients transform and grow.
Lyla has over 8 years' experience as a HR professional with an expertise in Organizational Development. She has worked in the private sector where she supported local operations, and also designed, developed and implemented both global programs and initiatives related to leadership and competency development, recognition, engagement and performance management.
Lyla supports our clients in the areas of organizational diagnostic and design, restructuring, employee engagement, process improvement, employee development initiatives and business continuity planning. She also takes a lead role in the onboarding of new employees and Boreala social activities (#getEnsemble).
Lyla holds a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University and a master's degree in Human Systems Intervention from Concordia University. She is a member of the Order of Certified Human Resources Professionals, a Prosci accredited Change Management Practitioner and Coaching Ourselves certified. Lyla also holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
In a career that has spanned four countries, Lyndsy brings more than 18 years of experience in partnering with clients to design and deliver customized solutions aligned with their strategic priorities. Lyndsy quickly grasps the business realities of her clients' industries, the nuances of their organizational cultures and proposes recommendations that deliver results.
Lyndsy brings a wealth of experience in the area of organizational development. Prior to joining the Boreala team, Lyndsy spent many years working with the American Management Association, one of the worlds' largest providers of professional development. She partnered with clients from all industries, in both the private and public sector to assist them in the creation of customized employee development programs and initiatives designed to support organizational strategy.
Lyndsy's areas of expertise include strategy, organizational effectiveness, employee development, change management and communications.
As an Account Director, Lyndsy works with various Boreala clients to identify solutions that will meet the core needs of their business. She secures the most appropriate resources for each of her client's needs, carefully managing all projects and ultimately ensuring quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
As a Boreala Partner, Lyndsy's heads up all business development and marketing initiatives for the firm and is responsible for managing all strategic partnerships.
Lyndsy has a B.A. Honours in International Business from the University of Sunderland in the United Kingdom and is a Prosci accredited Change Management Practitioner.
Marie-Camille is an experienced consultant who always takes a client-centred approach, ensuring that her recommendations are adapted to the culture and context of the company.
With more than 7 years of experience, mainly as a strategy and management consultant, in France and Canada, she has helped organizations of various sizes and sectors in defining and implementing bold strategies. She supports her clients in a wide range of services, in particular: auditing and redesigning organizational structures, financial planning and business plan construction as well as the development and implementation of growth strategies. Highly adaptable, she is able to move from strategic thinking to a more hands-on approach to ensure the success of each of her projects.
Marie-Camille holds a PROSCI / Change Management certification, and has a passion for industrial psychology and culture-related dynamics, which she believes are at the heart of successful transformations.
Marie-Camille excels in building lasting relationships with clients, based on trust and mutual understanding. She uses her listening and analytical skills to connect with stakeholders with empathy, in order to facilitate their buy-in to change.
Marie-Camille holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from Sciences Po University and a Master's degree in Business Administration from ESCP Europe, both obtained in Paris (France).
Through her diverse experiences as an HR adviser and analyst, but also as a project manager and team lead in various industries including translation and healthcare, Marie developed strong planning skills and a focus on efficiency in processes. She also has a strong client-oriented approach based on open communication and a deep sensitivity to the client's needs.
Adept at in-depth analysis, she has an eye for details, but also underlying patterns. Marie is driven by a desire to achieve tangible and lasting results through providing clients with practical tools and practices adapted to their context.
She supports Boreala clients with assessments, process mapping, structure revisions, tool creation, change management, and much more.
An accredited member of l'Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés, Marie holds a bachelor's degree in Human Ressources Management, as well as a master's in Organizational Development from l'Université du Québec à Montréal.
Marie-Pier has been dedicated to compensation and human resources management for over a dozen years. In her career, she has supported teams of different sizes and led projects for organizations from the private and public sectors.
As an experienced Senior Consultant, Marie-Pier leads the Boreala Compensation team and supports clients with a range of services including compensation diagnostics and comparative market analysis, elaboration and implementation of compensation strategies, policies and programs, design of salary structure, implementation and optimization of job evaluation and classification system, management of pay equity and compliance, communication of compensation programs and, administration of payroll and benefits
Additionally, Marie-Pier supports clients in a wide range of human resource areas, including implementation of performance management programs, development of competencies, succession planning strategies and, recruitment strategies.
Being a certified Prosci/ADKAR practitioner, change management strategies and considerations are an integral part of the approach favored by Marie-Pier, which, over the years, has proven to be a tool that has enabled success and sustainability of projects and initiatives.
Always attentive to the realities of her clients, Marie-Pier is agile and adaptive. Often working with clients as a true partner and member of the team, she goes above and beyond to develop close and collaborative relationships.
Marie-Pier holds a B.A. in Industrial Relations from the Université de Montréal, is a member of the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agrees, a certified Change Management Practitioner Prosci/ADKARI and a certified facilitator from Facilitation First.
With a passion for management, Nathalie began her career as a manager in the food industry. Over ten years ago, she made the leap to the human resources world and worked in SMEs and large companies for the retail, manufacturing, telecommunications and information technology sectors.
With a strong capacity to develop and build, Nathalie has actively participated in several organizational and cultural transformations by being responsible for change management as well as the implementation of new work processes and new technologies in human resources. She has also built and developed talent in different teams, notably during the creation of a shared services center and a national recruitment department.
Over the years, Nathalie has distinguished herself by her great capacity to adapt her work structure, her approachability as well as her strong ability to take on challenges and create trusting relationships with her clients in order to achieve the desired results.
Nathalie holds a DESS in training management and a PROSCI / Change Management certification. She is passionate about organizational development, skills & work teams' development, operational efficiency, change management and project management.
Always wanting to surpass herself and take on new challenges, Nathalie practices several endurance sports, loves to travel, and is a PADI certified advanced diver.
Clarity of purpose, trust development, and capacity building for sustainable change is at the core of René's approach to consulting. As a senior consultant René brings over 15 years of experience working with profit and non-profit organizations in different countries and cultures in Latin America and Canada, developing meaningful working relationships in organizational transformation projects. Passionate for learning and change, René helps his clients to adapt and evolve, engaging them in collaborative settings to attain their goals. His working experience involves projects in different fields as Health, Education, Manufacturing, Mining Services, Banking, Occupational Health & Safety, etc.
His areas of expertise involve organizational development, cultural change, experiential learning, leadership development, facilitation, skills training, coaching, and change management. At Boreala Management, he is also highly committed to our internal development and continuous improvement, in order to learn from ourselves, share our experiences, and generate effective practices to implement in our projects with clients.
René holds a Bachelor in Psychology, a Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management from McGill University, a Coaching certification from Newfield Consulting, and a Master degree in Human Systems Intervention from Concordia University. He is also a Prosci accredited Change Management practitioner.
As an enthusiastic adventurer in different domains, eager to learn from human nature and explore the outdoors, René is a Buddhist meditation practitioner and PADI certified advanced scuba diver.
Sandrine has been a valuable addition to the Boreala team since 2018. She stands out for her human, solution-oriented approach and ability to quickly build trust with clients.
Driven by her curiosity, she is interested in several areas of expertise in the human resources field such as compensation, change management, employee engagement and organizational development.
As a consultant, her analytical skills, professionalism and adaptability allow her to produce quality documents and tools, personalized to clients' needs. She supports our clients in a variety of projects such as pay equity, comparative market analysis, implementation and optimization of job evaluation tools and classification system, salary increase matrices, design of salary structure, writing detailed analysis reports, strategic planning, as well as several human resources mandates. Her varied knowledge and open-mindedness are assets that are greatly appreciated by our clients.
In addition to being a member of the Order of Certified Human Resources Consultants, she holds a bachelor's degree in industrial relations from the University of Montreal.
Sarah is passionate about working with others to achieve lasting results. She values team work and believes that there is no challenge that can't be overcome by creative solutions and a positive attitude.
Sarah has almost a decade of experience working within the financial services and technology industries in the areas of human resources, operations and management. During her time in these fast-paced sectors she developed the agility and flexibility skills to quickly adapt to new situations and environments. She can be counted by our clients to support them with innovative solutions and new ways of addressing their challenges.
Her style is warm and welcoming and she quickly develops trusting relationships with her clients. She is recognized for great facilitation skills and her ability align stakeholders and efficiently move projects ahead.
Sarah's areas of expertise include, HR fundamentals, organizational diagnostic and restructuring, performance management, workforce planning, employee engagement, change management and learning and development.
Motivated by personal and professional growth, Sarah is always eager to pursue opportunities to expand her skills and knowledge. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Concordia University and Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management from McGill university. Sarah is a Prosci accredited Change Management Practitioner. She is a keen runner and has completed 4 marathons
Tanya has over 20 years of experience leading the HR function within a wide industry sector including technology, sales, education, and manufacturing in organizations of all sizes. She is a driver of innovative, strategic, and practical HR solutions that lead to organizational performance.
Her background includes leadership of both strategic and operational HR in all areas including HR strategy, compensation, organizational development and structure, employee engagement, performance management, HR analytics, change management, training & development, and labour law. She has a proven track record of driving HR to partner with business to achieve high levels of engagement and bottom-line success.
Widely recognized as an excellent communicator and relationship builder, Tanya is passionate about supporting her clients in building organizational capacity.
As an Account Director, Tanya works with various Boreala clients to identify solutions that will meet the core needs of their business. She secures the most appropriate resources for each of her client's needs, carefully managing all projects and ultimately ensuring quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
Passionate about human resources, Valerie is detail-oriented and loves to build strong relationships with her clients based on trust and communication. At every step of her projects, she always makes sure that quality and collaboration are at the forefront.
Prior to joining the team, Valerie worked in campus recruiting within the technology space at a financial services firm. Through this experience, she has become an adaptable and creative thinker and has gained practical knowledge in event management and recruitment.
With various challenges affecting the labour market, Valerie is interested in implementing solutions that will increase talent acquisition, improve candidate experience, and build employee retention. From employee engagement to compensation strategies to organizational development, she is eager to learn and share her knowledge with her clients.
Valerie completed a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management at John Molson School of Business in 2017.