Your Leading Edmonton Consultant in Connecting Talent
The Workforce Solution for Edmonton, AB
Specialized Recruiting Group is a leading workforce solution and recruitment provider, and is a division of Express Employment Professionals based in Edmonton, servicing Canada. We help professionals seeking the next step in their career find their fit in a variety of businesses. In addition to our recruiting services, our team is actively involved with various causes and organizations that help strengthen the beautiful city of Edmonton. We are proud to serve and partner with so many local businesses and organizations.
As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or disability status. Contact us today to get started on finding the right fit for you.
International Resources
We have access to international resources through our affiliation with Express Employment Professionals. Founded in 1983, Express today employs more than 500,000 people across more than 850 franchise locations in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Locally Owned and Operated
We live in and work in this community and have a vested interest in its success. We have partnered with local businesses for over 17 years, and are the trusted recruitment partner for many of Alberta's top employers.
OUR VALUES
As a company, we stand for values based upon our shared beliefs and goals as an organization. We strive to live out and work by our values every day, so that they are not just empty words on a page. Our values shape our vision and our company culture, informing how we interact with others and how we conduct business
People
We care about people, which means that we take a relationship-building approach to work, play, and life.
We value diversity, and do not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or disability status.
We believe that valuing people creates an environment where we can achieve more, grow faster, and succeed together.
Passion
We believe that passion and a thirst for excellence inspire others.
We care intensely about our team and the success of our business.
We are determined and optimistic.
Performance
We strive for excellence in everything we do, whether it be great or small.
We are focused and aligned as a team and believe that better results can be achieved together.
We hold ourselves and one another accountable for our actions
Community Involvement
Business In Edmonton: Leaders Award 2022
Each year, Business In Edmonton selects among nominees for Leaders that espouse a focus on their team and community, optimistic opportunity seekers that are future focused, curious minds, a can-do attitude, reslient and adaptive in the face of adversity and change, and those that bring empathy and understanding to every interaction. We are honoured that our President, Jessica Culo, was selected as one of the recipients of the 2022 Business Leaders Award.
An entrepreneur since her early 20s, Culo’s foresight and willingness to seize opportunities, even in the face of adversity, has earned her respect among business peers. She has pivoted and grown the company as needed, adapting to conditions every step of the way to build the brand to the success it is today.
Beyond the Office
Specialized Recruiting Group team in Edmonton supports several organizations, and one that is quite prominent for the group is Junior Achievement Northern Alberta (JANA).
Jessica Culo, President, is the Volunteer Chair of JANA's Fund Development Committee and sits on their Board of Directors. In addition, The SRG team supports JA by volunteering to teach financial literacy and entrepreneurship programs to youth, by volunteering to mentor youth, by donating funds directly to the organization, as well as providing fundraising opportunities for JA when hosting various events in the city.
Junior Achievement is the largest non‐profit organization in the world dedicated to inspiring and preparing youth to succeed in a global economy. For over 50 years, Junior Achievement of Northern Alberta & NWT has engaged and inspired students from grades 3 to 12 through free programs about entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial literacy. Junior Achievement maximizes student potential by exposing them to real-life business leaders that teach tangible and relatable lessons in order to prepare them for success.
JA is the link between education and the world of work, by giving youth the confidence and knowledge they need to define personal success, enhance their work readiness and pursue their dreams. Acquiring and practicing business skills gives students the confidence needed to define personal success, gain financial responsibility and become contributing members of the workforce. Learn more and get involved here: https://janorthalberta.org/
Our Vision
To Make Monday The Best Day Of The Week
Sounds impossible? We don't think so. We believe that the right workplace fit and culture brings out the best in all of us. By taking the time to get to know our associates and clients well, we can make great connections and find perfect culture and qualification fits. We always want our clients and our associates to love the workforce solutions that we create for them.
Meet the Team
We would like to introduce you to our all-star team at Specialized Recruiting Group in Edmonton, Alberta. This group of dedicated group professionals regularly provides specialized search and contract services, and they have fun while doing it. Our consultative approach means a hands-on approach where we know your industry, your business, and the employees required to ensure your company’s success. That approach is about relationship building with a focus on your business and staffing needs. Just as we know you, we want you to know about us. From backgrounds to skill sets and attributes, interests, and fun facts, this is who we are.
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Jessica Culo
Co-Owner & President
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Branko Culo
Co-Owner, VP Specialized Recruiting Group
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Sabby Sekhon
Senior Professional Search Specialist
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Elma Kevac
Division Manager Accounting & Administrative Staffing
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Bre Renauld
Division Manager Skilled Trades & Commercial Staffing SE/SW Edmonton
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Melissa VanWart
Client Development Manager SE/SW Edmonton
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Stephanie Mandrusiak
Commercial Employment Specialist
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Chava Parmar
Search & Contract Specialist, Account/Finance and IT
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Emma Sedgwick
Commercial Employment Specialist
In addition to JA, Express has and does support our local community through the following initiatives:
Specialized Recruiting Group also has established excellent partnerships with local educational institutions like NAIT and MacEwan, to help graduates earn scholarships, as well as gain employment after graduation.