Talent and Workforce Consulting and Strategy
Expert consulting services to help you achieve your goals.
Phone 1-905-447-2151
Talent and Workforce Consulting and Strategy
Expert consulting services to help you achieve your goals.
Phone 1-905-447-2151
About Kevin Kirkpatrick
Expertise
Kevin Kirkpatrick is a highly experienced and accomplished professional in the Human Resources industry, with over two decades of experience in the field. Kevin's career began in 1999 when he was responsible for hiring 30 technical staff per week for a service provider to Rogers Telecom. He went on to hire technical consultants and regulated professionals across Canada and the United States.
At this time, Kevin joined Peterborough Regional Health Centre as the first-ever recruiter they hired. As such, he developed the role and expanded it to include recruiting physicians and executives and creating an entire workforce development plan for the hospital. During his tenure, the hospital grew from 340 beds to over 400, and Kevin played a pivotal role in ensuring they had the staff they needed.
In 2008, Kevin founded Avery Professional Group, which initially focused on recruiting and evolved into consulting around human resources, specifically linked to the employee experience. In 2012, Kevin joined St Michael's Hospital, where he reviewed their staffing, policies, and practices to address internal client discontent. He worked on staff training, reporting, and relationship building to improve the relationship between the recruiters and internal hiring managers. Kevin's efforts resulted in a service-level agreement that targeted the hospital's operational needs.
In 2018, Kevin was hired by Humber River Hospital to grow and adapt the recruiting function for the 700-bed hospital. This included recruiter development, workforce planning with professional practice, branding, social media, reporting, and executive search. Kevin's work led to significant improvements in the recruiting function.
Kevin is a highly sought-after consultant, working with six to eight hospitals at any time to recruit physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and executives across Canada and the United States. He has had recent successes in hiring clinical physicians, physicians and leaders and working with a group to redesign a hospitalist department and recruit their chief hospitalist.
Kevin's extensive experience and expertise make him an ideal partner for any organization seeking to enhance its recruiting and human resources functions. He is passionate about his work and is committed to helping his clients succeed.
Kevin Kirkpatrick
Starting in 1999, Kevin has been building teams across many industries from regulated healthcare professionals to construction and technology consultants. He has built high functioning relationship based recruiting teams for several hospitals and other clients. Kevin has worked with organizations to develop workforce plans as organizations grow and adapt.
Our Approach
What sets me apart is my ability to adapt and incorporate various recruitment programs tailored to the specific needs of each organization. Leveraging hiring programs and incentives offered by the government is just one way I ensure successful recruitment outcomes.
Relationships are the cornerstone of success in this industry, so I invest heavily in developing my people skills. I focus on fostering strong relationships with all stakeholders, ensuring that everyone involved has a vested interest in achieving our shared goals.
I partner with organizations to build exceptional, high-performing recruitment teams grounded in authentic relationships, strategic insight, and innovative practices. My approach prioritizes meaningful connections alongside operational excellence, empowering companies to attract, retain, and nurture exceptional talent.
Leveraging deep expertise in workforce planning and succession strategies, I help clients align their talent infrastructure with long-term business objectives. My experience spans developing comprehensive leadership development frameworks, advising on strategic succession planning, and enhancing corporate recruitment branding to position organizations as employers of choice.
Additionally, I provide expert guidance on integrating cutting-edge talent acquisition technologies, optimizing recruitment processes, and elevating candidate experiences. By blending strategic planning with practical execution, I support leaders in cultivating dynamic, future-ready teams designed to drive sustained organizational success.