Candidate Testimonials

At NLC Recruiting, we understand it requires a compelling reason to make a career change. We get that. Our clients want that. If we have contacted you, it’s because we believe there is an opportunity that is mutually beneficial to explore. Our unsolicited candidate comments reflect and attest to this approach.

“I am incredibly thankful for Nancy's assistance in helping me secure my recent job opportunity. Nancy initially reached out to me about a position that she thought would be a good fit, and I was immediately impressed by her professionalism and evident passion for her work. Despite my not actively seeking new employment, Nancy struck a perfect balance between advocating for her client to find the right candidate and ensuring I felt comfortable throughout the process without being overly assertive. Nancy went above and beyond in facilitating clear and effective communication between the prospective company and myself. Thanks to Nancy's guidance and encouragement, I made the decision to embrace this new career opportunity eagerly. I wholeheartedly recommend Nancy's services to anyone navigating the job market. If you receive a call or message from Nancy regarding a job opening, I encourage you not to dismiss it outright, even if you're not actively looking. Give her the chance to share her insights—you might be pleasantly surprised.”

Ivy Liu, Human Health, Risk Assessment

Terrapex, Ottawa

 

“Nancy, thank you again for all your help.  You brought a much better overall experience compared to other search companies which inspire confidence with my final decision.  Thank you!”

Scott Webber, Director, Operations

Equans, Ottawa

 

"Nancy’s persistent but personable nature pulled me from a role that I enjoyed and placed me into a role with new and exciting challenges. Her understanding of the industry and the players within it made this possible. "

Ryan Robert, Director, Construction

Slate Asset Management

 

"I had a wonderful experience working with Nancy to land the perfect position. Nancy is personable, responsive, professional, and she has a system which ensures that all parties are informed and respected. I was able to focus on the interviews and not worry about the communication behind the scenes. Thank you for your exceptional care throughout this process!”

Ben Jackson, Assistant Design Manager

KWA Site Developments

 

“Nancy and the NLC Team were excellent to work with, sharing a strong combination of skills and abilities to properly place me where I needed to be. Her professional attitude, polite manner and genuine interest in wanting to find the right role for the right candidate really instigates confidence and trust in her ability to find you the right position. A matchmaker for jobs and candidates!
I found her interview technique very helpful, especially the honest feedback and enthusiastic guidance at every step of the recruitment process. She went above and beyond, catering to my requests and advising me on multiple opportunities. Above all else she made the entire process exciting and fun.

Nancy is by far the best recruiter I have known, and I will certainly recommend her services to everyone in my network. It is always rare to find out such persons like Nancy & I am super glad to have worked with her!!”

David Hoover, Head of Water Resources

KWA Site Developments

 

“Jackie has been courteous, friendly, detail-oriented & proactive from our first LinkedIn conversation all the way through the offer stage of the application process. She was committed to maintaining timely, clear communication between myself & the employer, & answered all my questions along the way. Jackie has been a pleasure to work & I felt it was easy to build trust with her as she helped me navigate through the process of landing an amazing opportunity in the area of digital marketing. It's a great feeling to have a recruiter recognize your talents & match you with the right role.”

Andrew Stupart, Senior Digital Campaign Manager

Walkthruit

 

"Nancy was very thorough and professional in her recruitment. I was not actively looking for new opportunities at the time, but after speaking with Nancy at NLC Recruiting, I decided to meet with a potential new employer and am glad I did, as I am now in a new position. It was a career advancement situation that I would not have benefited from if it wasn’t for Nancy’s hard work and dedication."

Cary Wrzosek, Senior Project Manager

R.J. Burnside - Calgary

 

"Over my career, I’ve rarely seen someone like Nancy who is highly productive, fast and efficient. I got an excellent job offer from a great company shortly after interview. The process was efficient, and I am so happy with the outcome. I would definitely recommend Nancy for your career change.”

Derek Wang, Senior Project Manager

Terrapex Environmental Limited

 

"Nancy, you are a thoroughly professional and dedicated individual – your expertise and negotiating skills have helped me tremendously in seeking employment and you are one of the best consultants in your field that I have had the pleasure of dealing with. I just wanted to say a BIG thank you for the hard work & effort that you put in to help me find the absolute perfect opportunity and I have no concerns in promoting your services to my colleagues and other professional people in need of work but also to employers as your level of service and consideration is second to none."

Leila Zavareh, Project Engineer

Cole Engineering

 

"After receiving a lot of calls and emails from different recruiters with different available positions, Nancy’s approach immediately grabbed my attention and I was not disappointed. She is very knowledgeable about the engineering industry and connected me with a career opportunity which was mutually suitable for both me and the company. Nancy’s professional behaviour and dedication to her work has gained her the reputation and trust of many companies and therefore she is able to commence and keep the recruitment process going at a fast rate. She’s very understanding throughout the whole process and keeps all parties informed of any updates by the hour if needed to ensure that one does not get frustrated by lack of contact after an initial interview, up until a job offer. It has been a great pleasure for me to meet Nancy and I would highly recommend her to experienced professional looking to explore other opportunities."

Pouya Haghshenas, Design Engineer

Cole Engineering

 

"I was recruited by Nancy from a job that I loved at a company I’d been with for 19 years. I received calls from recruiters fairly regularly at my job, but something about Nancy made me return her call. I’m so glad that I did! My entire experience was incredibly positive. Nancy presented an opportunity to me that I couldn’t resist exploring. She was consummately professional throughout the process, but more importantly to me, she was respectful of the process I needed to go through in considering a career move that I had not gone looking for. I felt she considered my interests along with my prospective new employer’s, so that in the end, it felt like the move was the right fit for both. Nancy was an absolute pleasure to work with and I’d recommend anyone who gets a call from Nancy to answer it! I’m excited to start a new chapter in my career with SNC – Thanks Nancy!"

Helen Reeve, Director

SNC Lavalin

 

"When focused on a career change, my initial thinking was that a big organization would be the right move in order to reach my technical dreams. NLC Recruiting introduced me to Counterpoint Engineering and it is clearly the best company for me! Before meeting with NLC Recruiting I was unaware of the opportunity or company, so thank you Nancy for introducing me to Counterpoint’s super engineering team! To describe Nancy: she is very smart, honest, super professional, and someone you can call a friend. Her positive energy helps inspire people to follow their dreams."

Reza Kazemi, Stormwater Engineer

Counterpoint Engineering

 

"Nancy was fantastic to work with. She listened to my career goals and provided the appropriate opportunities. Communication and responses were always prompt. I highly recommend Nancy’s services."

Derrick Canete, Land Development Engineer

Geranium Corporation

 

"Working with Nancy has been an amazing and life changing experience. When Nancy called me, I was not looking for a new opportunity and approached the call with a dismissive attitude. However, Nancy’s knowledge, experience, and the passion with which she discussed the new opportunity with Cole Engineering changed my thinking completely. I was very impressed by the way she presented the opportunity as not only an upgrade career-wise, but also as an upgrade in work-life balance due to the culture at Cole. During the interview process, she was in contact every step of the way, making herself available at any time that suited my schedule. When I was extended and accepted the offer with Cole, Nancy was sure to assist me in my resignation with sound guidance and advice on what is always a difficult day. I am extremely pleased that we were able to work together, and grateful to Nancy for helping me find my new career home at a great company!"

Jamshaid Muzaffar, Project Manager

Cole Engineering

 

"Nancy was a pleasure to deal with throughout my recent career move. She is efficient, communicative and engaging. From the beginning, she listened to what I had to say and what I was looking for, read and understood my resume, and made an intelligent recommendation for what she thought would make a good pairing. As it turns out, she was spot on and I landed an excellent position with an outstanding employer! I can’t thank you enough Nancy!"

Sergio Longo, Electrical Engineer

R.J. Burnside

"Jackie has been instrumental in securing a wonderful career opportunity for me at Spin Master. She's highly knowledgeable and efficient. I had a clear idea of the recruitment process from the get-go and Jackie handled the entire matter with a high degree of professionalism. It has been a very pleasant and rewarding experience!”

Ushan Ranaweera, Integration Specialist

Spin Master Ltd.

 

"I have nothing but good things to say about Nancy. She is professional, determined, personable, and motivating. She listened to all my requirements for a new job, encouraged me to apply, and found a perfect-fitting position for me. It was all very fast and efficient. She is truly a pleasure to work with. I would recommend Nancy for any civil engineers that are looking to make a change in their career."

David Lozenko, Senior Civil Designer

CF Crozier Consulting Engineers

 

”It was a pleasure working with Nancy at NLC Recruiting. She was very courteous and professional from start to finish during the recruitment process. She opened my eyes to new possibilities in the development industry and I'm grateful for it. I would recommend Nancy and NLC Recruiting to anyone that is searching for the next step in their career!"

Richard Tyler, Director, Land Development

Sundial Homes

 

“ I had the pleasure to connect with Nancy during my job search and was ultimately successful in finding a placement that was an excellent fit.  She took the time to thoroughly understand my career goals, skills, and preferences and ensured that opportunities presented to me were aligned with my aspirations. Throughout my experience working with Nancy, she was incredibly diligent and proactive with her communication and responsiveness. She was also very knowledgeable about my industry and prospective clients, and I appreciated her expertise.”

Laura Brogan, Intermediate Design, Water Resources

Schaeffers Consulting Engineers

 

"In the GTA, it is not too hard to find a head-hunter. But if you want to find one with a good knowledge in engineering consulting business, or with a strong initiative in finding opportunities, or with a great attitude in helping people – Nancy Chapman is the one! "

Chaodong Shen, Stormwater Engineer

Cole Engineering

 

“My experience with Nancy/NLC Recruiting was exactly.  Nancy was highly professional, efficient and effective and she was a pleasure to deal with.  During the interview process, I felt my job search process was in capable hands, and I am very pleased with the outcome.  Looking forward to working with NLC again.” 

Wayne Wang, Staff Accountant

Turack Raguseo Lesti Gilliatt LLP

 

"Nancy is someone you want in your corner. I wasn’t ready for a job change when she initially contacted me in 2021, however two years later when I became ready and reached out to her, she had interviews lined up for me within days. She was diligent with providing updates throughout the entire process, and she facilitated my job offer within a week and a half. She also took the time to explain anything I was unsure about. I value that she is supportive, caring, and a direct communicator. Thank you, Nancy, it was a pleasure!”

Jennifer Nhu, Senior Water Resources Engineer

Schaeffers Consulting Engineers

 

"Jackie’s prompt communication and valuable insights made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. I am deeply grateful for your commitment to finding the perfect fit.  Thank you for your outstanding support. Working with you has been an absolutely pleasure.

Bryce Dimitroff, Senior Sales Associate

Walkthruit

 

"I have known Nancy Chapman for many years. She successfully placed me at my current engineering job, where I happily accepted an offer and am currently employed. Based on my experience, I would highly recommend utilizing her expertise and services in matching prospective candidates to suitable roles. I found Nancy to possess exemplary communication and organization skills throughout the interview and offer process. Due to her dedication, diligence and positive attitude, I would not hesitate to recommend Nancy and NLC Recruiting."

Ary Rezvanifar, Project Manager

Cole Engineering

 

"My recent experience of working with NLC was exceptional. When Nancy first approached me about an opportunity with Cole Engineering, I was not looking to switch from my position with the current employer. However, after she presented the opportunity which was a great match with my skill-sets and career goals, I couldn’t keep myself from exploring it. Nancy was very knowledgeable about her client as well as very enthusiastic. As things progressed she worked very hard to keep up communications between myself and my prospective employer and always made herself available whenever I needed to speak to her. No questions went unanswered during the entire process from the initial contact through to successfully placing me. Nancy’s contribution, support and patience through all stages of the recruiting process was invaluable. I am very excited to join my new company and the opportunity that is in front of me. It is without hesitation that I’d recommend NLC.”

Mani Seradj, Project Manager

Cole Engineering

 

" I had the pleasure of interacting with Nancy after I viewed one of her opportunities she was championing on LinkedIn. Nancy quickly summarized my situation & relayed my interest to the hiring firm. A discussion was had & within a week of initial contact I was in front of my now current employer discussing where we both saw a mutual benefit. She kept me informed on the status all during the process as I did the same with her with the other opportunities I was pursuing. She was open & honest with me all along which made it easy and trusting to do the same with her. Finally, after a decision was made to proceed with my candidacy she advised me appropriately & wisely which resulted in my commencing a new role within 6 weeks of leaving my former employer. I would most certainly recommend her to anyone who wishes to find a new career.""

Ron Fulmer, National Business Development Manager

Timberland Group

 

"Working with NLC Recruiting was a very positive experience. I was approached by Nancy at a time when I was not looking to switch from my position with my current employer; however, I am glad I considered the opportunity Nancy presented since the end result was an offer which I believe to be great for my career path. Nancy’s professionalism and passion for finding great talent for her clients is what make this complex process so easy and what ultimately led to my final decision. I would strongly recommend NLC Recruiting to any candidates or potential employers."

Horia Ispas, Senior Project Manager

R.J. Burnside

 

"Nancy really understood my needs and was able to match them with her clients needs. My experience with Nancy was very positive and I am happy that I used NLC Recruiting to help me get my career started."

Robert Agueci, Project Engineer in Training

SCS Consulting Group Inc.

 

"Working with Nancy was truly a pleasure. Like many others, I was not looking for a new opportunity when she called but I was open to possibilities. Making a decision to pursue a new career opportunity can be challenging when you don’t want your departure to leave your current clients and team members in an awkward situation. That being said, great career opportunities don’t come along every day so when such an opportunity comes up it needs to be looked at seriously. Nancy was more than patient and understanding with the time I needed to take to ensure that I left my position in the most effective way for both the organization I was leaving and the clients. I felt no pressure to move faster than I could and, Nancy was there to be the sounding board I needed to help me make the decision I knew I had to make to take my career to the next level. I’m now in a great role at a great organization."

Jamshaid Muzaffar, Project Manager

Cole Engineering

 

"Nancy’s professionalism, process engagement and responsiveness allowed me to make the right choice for my career. She recognized that I was at a critical inflection point in my career and her expertise aided in alleviating any apprehensiveness that one might feel throughout the recruitment process. Her attention to detail addressed my needs and the needs of the organization to ensure that I was an ideal fit. I highly recommend Nancy for future recruitment needs."

Richard Moura, Business Development Manager

SNC Lavalin O&M

 

"From the first phone call from Nancy Chapman at NLC Recruiting and Consulting Inc., I’ve been treated with nothing but a professional and positive attitude. It’s been more than a pleasure to work with Nancy as she is approachable, and positive. I’ve dealt with other recruiters in this economical low, and I couldn’t see myself landing a better position that I have with Nancy’s communication and great relationships with her clients. I would choose NLC Recruiting over any other agency any day!”

Michael Thivierge, Project Engineer

David McManus/Trow

 

"Working with Nancy through the job placement process was such a breeze and it was all because of her. She was very professional, informative and helpful. I would recommend her to anyone! Thanks for everything Nancy."

Kelly Fillion, Senior Mortgage Administrator

MillarForan

 

“Working with NLC Recruiting and Nancy was a very positive and fruitful experience. Nancy listened to my needs and addressed my concerns very easily and answered all my questions. Based on this, Nancy was able to connect me with my current employer as a better match for me. She was always responsive to my emails and gave me regular follow-up messages. I would recommend NLC Recruiting to any candidate or potential employers."

Navraj Grewal, Project Engineer

SCS Consulting Group

 

“I had the best experience of working with Nancy Chapman as my headhunter. I was new to Canada and had limited or almost no network in my profession. Nancy, understood my skills, experience, goals and career objective and helped me in getting placed with a great team at Crozier! She worked with me throughout the interview process and her great insights helped me get placed . I would highly recommend working with Nancy and I am happy with the place i am in my career. Nancy is amazing and she made the experience so easy. Thank you Nancy, you are rockstar!

Phani Pradeep Eranki, Transportation Designer

CF Crozier