About our services
Our core team is supported by a network of ad-hoc advisors in engineering, geoscience, executive leadership and human resources. Think Talent also monitors industry news and changes to stay informed about who may be seeking new opportunities.
Pierre Blais
Co-founder, Principal Consultant
As a former full-cycle, in-house recruiter and HR business partner for large, complex organizations and private firms, Pierre is experienced in human resources and offers a strategic lens on recruiting. He has a multinational network of engineering and technical professionals and specializes in sourcing hard-to-find candidates. Pierre is always available to provide guidance and support to start-up firms who may not have in-house human resources expertise. He is fluent in English and French, and avid hockey-player and a graduate in Economics from Concordia University.
Anne Williams
Co-founder, Communications Consultant
Anne is a consultant in strategic communications, media relations and issues management for large organizations in health care, professional services, government and the non-profit sector. Anne’s experience spans more than two decades, including years of direct hiring and management experience and a lived appreciation of the client-side of recruitment. She is a proud dog person, and has earned an accreditation from the International Association of Business Communicators and a BA in Political Science from the University of British Columbia.
Anastasia Ledwon, P.Geo
Consultant, Northern British Columbia
Anastasia is a Professional Geoscientist with Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia and has been involved in the mineral exploration and mining industries for the past ten years. She earned her business stripes as CEO for an exploration services company in northern BC, working with local communities, First Nations, employees, multinational and local clients, government Ministries, suppliers, and other stakeholders. She has been active in geological fieldwork since 1994, working both within Canada and abroad, and is also a freelance writer. Anastasia has a B.Sc. in Earth and Ocean Sciences from the University of Victoria in British Columbia and volunteers heavily with Engineers and Geoscientists BC, the Smithers Exploration Group, the Northern Society for Domestic Peace, Minerals North 2016, and her children’s school.
René Abgrall
Consultant, Central Canada
René is a respected and accomplished recruiting professional based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Before he entered the recruiting industry, René worked in federal government, public utility, aerospace, heavy industrial, pharmaceutical and packaging manufacturing environments. René takes pride in cultivating and maintaining long-term relationships with clients and candidates, and delivering personalized service based on the highest level of discretion, honesty and integrity. He specializes in recruiting for purchasing, supply chain, logistics, distribution, operations management, manufacturing and plant management, engineering, technical trades and business development positions.