Heather N. James, P.Eng, LEED® AP
Recruitment Consultant

Heather brings her knowledge of the construction industry to the firm in an effort to serve our clients better. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at University of Alberta and earned her professional designation as an engineer with some of Vancouver's most reputable firms. She has direct experience working in Oil & Gas, Pulp & Paper, Chemical Industry, Manufacturing, Aquaculture, and Building Services. Heather has an acute understanding of the technical needs and skill sets best suited in this rapidly changing marketplace.

"Finding a suitable site superintendent has proved to be exceptionally challenging. Most experienced candidates are currently employed or don't wish to relocate. We searched for the ideal candidate across Canada, the United States, and even Europe. Heather N. James at People First was instrumental in helping us get noticed by many qualified applicants."

   Frank Jacobs
   Vice President
   Emil Anderson Construction
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"Cobalt Engineering is a group of dynamic, visionary mechanical engineers providing innovative system designs that deliver value over and above our clients' expectations. Working to such a high standard, we obviously expect a lot from our providers, and People First Solutions has delivered."

   Edward Smith, P.Eng.
   LEEDŽ Accredited Professional, Managing Partner
   Cobalt Engineering
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"Heather's networking and keen understanding of our industry deserve much of the credit for our success in hiring the ideal engineer for our team. She sourced candidates we would not have been able to find, and quickly assessed how well suited they were for our team's unique needs. This freed us up to focus our energy on other aspects of growing our business."

   Kevin Smith
   Operations Manager
   Arpac Storage Systems
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"People first exceeded my expectations. During the process, Heather assisted me by providing information about the prospective employer and the people I would be interviewed by. She also provided assistance for what I should be looking for during the interview process and subsequent negotiations for compensation and benefits. She even assisted in recommending appropriate clothing for the final in-person interview."

   - Lane RJ Logan, P.Eng.
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"The best thing about working with People First Solutions is that before a job interview was ever arranged I instantly felt more positive about my career. After my initial interview with Heather she helped me determine very accurately what skills I had to offer and what company, culture, and challenges would be best suited to achieve my goals as a professional. Heather's knowledge of the market allowed me to explore options in my field I never knew existed. And finally, her personal experiences in the workplace as a resource in my job search provided me with a unique perspective and made some tough decisions much easier to deal with."

   - Robert

"I've always been told that finding a job is all about who you know and networking, which is hard when you're a new graduate who knows only a few people in your field. Heather at People First has her own network so you don't have worry so much about building yours. It made finding a job a lot easier than looking on my own, not to mention a lot quicker."

   - Bridget Lane