Colleen O'HaraManaging Director, Senior Recruiter

Colleen O'Hara is the Founder and Managing Director of O'Hara Search Group Inc., launched in April 2021. Her expertise lies in talent acquisition within the built & natural environment, across the infrastructure, nuclear, energy, power, & mining sectors. 25+ years in recruitment, Colleen is celebrated for her adeptness in crafting and executing highly successful recruitment strategies and programs. She fine-tuned her skills through pivotal roles with industry-leading EPC/EPCM, A/E/C global organizations as well as with one of Canada's largest food and food service companies.

Colleen's proficiency extends to recruiting diverse, multi-disciplinary talent, showcasing a talent for merging market insights with a collaborative, consultative approach. This unique skill set enables her to provide custom-tailored solutions for a seamless candidate and client experience.

 

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Keira O'HaraRecruiter

Keira O'Hara is an accomplished Recruiter specializing in the Engineering Procurement Construction Management (EPCM) and Architectural Engineering Construction (A/E/C) industries. Her approach is marked by a positive, client-centric attitude, dedicating time to thoroughly understand client role requirements, organizational culture, and business vision. Keira leverages her adept research skills to delve into the market, ensuring she identifies the best possible fit for each role.

Passionate about connecting clients with top talent and helping individuals discover their next career opportunity. Keira excels in researching, sourcing, and engaging candidates within the heavy civil markets.Keira is also well-versed in end-to-end recruiting for large-scale project recruitment programs focusing on professional roles.


 

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Liam WilliamsonRecruiter

Liam joined O'Hara Search Group Inc. in April 2021, bringing a curious and adventurous spirit to our team. Making a strategic shift in his career in 2021, he transitioned from a skilled trades background into recruitment. Liam integrates his firsthand construction field expertise into his daily recruitment approach. He places a strong emphasis on cultivating relationships with clients and candidates, a practice that allows him to form meaningful connections. With a wealth of experience, he excels in recruiting diverse talent across Engineering, Construction, Natural Sciences, and Project Services.

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Christie HardinExecutive Recruiter

Christie Hardin is a seasoned Senior Executive Recruiter with an impressive track record spanning over 25 years in technical recruitment. Her expertise lies in identifying and engaging specialized talent within the Manufacturing, Engineering Procurement Construction Management (EPCM), and Architectural Engineering Construction (A/E/C) sectors.

Christie excels in crafting and executing recruitment strategies tailored to unearth and engage passive candidates across a wide spectrum, including engineering consulting, environmental, oil & gas, life sciences, EPCM, transportation, mining, construction & remediation, and manufacturing. She is adept at leading compliance efforts in the US for EEOC, OFCCP, and AA regulations, ensuring seamless adherence to recruitment activities. Additionally, she possesses extensive experience in supporting federal contracts both in the United States and Canada. Christie's leadership prowess extends to building and nurturing high-performing recruitment teams across the United States, Canada, and LATAM.

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Job hunting is an exhausting activity irrespective of your experience in any industry, alleviated only by the network you build around yourself. In my career so far, building a connection with Colleen and her team has been life-changing. From our first conversation, it was transparent, and receptive, and facilitated my connection with my current employer with an unmatched grace, going above and beyond my expectations. By far, the best job-hunting experience I've had.

Reporting AnalystInfrastructure

I am grateful to O'Hara Search Group for helping me join one of the biggest engineering consulting firms in the world. The recruitment process was informative, pleasant and professional. I was fortunate to experience their wonderful assistance. I am so appreciative with everything they have done for me. 

Senior Project Engineer, Transportation

O'Hara Search Group introduced me to an exciting position in an unfamiliar market. With their help I have found a great fit with my new employer.  They took a pleasant and professional approach, which was a welcoming change to a typical recruitment/hiring process. I am appreciative of the work O'Hara Search Group put into arranging the opportunity and I'm looking forward to my new role.

Laurence P., Project ManagerLand Development

I just wanted to express my gratitude again to O'Hara Search Group for taking the time to get to know me. I've spoken to several recruiters in the past and it is evident that most are looking to get things done quickly, however it is clear to me that  the process at O'Hara Search Group puts extra time and care into making sure that you serve my best interests and for that I am really grateful.

Lu. P., Project EngineerLand Development

We engaged O'Hara Search Group for a very difficult role, they was persistent & consistent with bringing forward quality candidates. Not only did they provide top notch customer service, they was successful filling the vacancy. We will work with them in the future and highly recommend them for any recruiting needs.

 

Jake R.Talent Acquisition Leader - Americas

O'Hara Search Group was a pleasure to work with, they took the time to uncover what it is that I wanted out of my career and found a great fit for me in a new organization. They helped walk both myself and my new employer through the process and acted as a great medium through the recruitment process. Their guidance was instrumental to bring us together.

Land DevelopmentProject Manager

From my very first conversation, I was put at ease with a friendly open demeanour.  When the right opportunity and time came up, I was matched to a position and team that perfectly suited my interests and aligned with my future goals. It was a fantastic career transition experience.

Sophie P.Civil Engineer, MunicipalCivil Engineer

A diligent confident professional approach, that ensured I had all the information I needed to make an informed decision.

John M. P.ENGStrategy & Development Lead, Infrastructure

It's rare to meet someone who's as dedicated and passionate about their job as Colleen is. I've found her to be an effective problem solver, always having a positive disposition.

Miguel N.Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Trustworthy, professional recruitment experience that aligned the candidate process with the roles and responsibilities of the position for a successful outcome.

David I.Director of Operations, Mining & EnvironmentMining & Environment

Colleen is amazing to work with, and her research skills are unbelievably useful with excellent results. I would strongly recommend Colleen to anyone looking for a career change.

Cristian H.Discipline Lead, Engineering SolutionsInfrastructure Engineering Solutions

I was impressed by Colleen’s approachable nature and communication style while recruiting me for my current position. After joining the team, I also had the pleasure of working with her as my recruitment business partner. She is great at building relationships, has great insight and is a pleasure to work with.

Koula K.Human Resources Business Partner

Colleen is an amazing recruiter that I had the pleasure of working with. She understands what the candidate's strengths and weaknesses are, and matches them to the right career opportunity. She genuinely cares about your career development and has a great understanding of the industry to provide the right guidance.

Shawn B.Transportation Designer

A well versed professional recruitment process that was tailored very well for my team. Time was taken to get to know my department and identify excellent candidates. Overall a very good experience.

Barbara S.Archaeology Discipline Lead

No matter the task, it was always approached with a positive and constructive mindset.

Mike C.Substation Engineering Manager

Overall a great experience. Time was taken to get to know my skills, interests and career goals which helped match me to the right role and team.

Mauricio O.Senior Engineering ManagerMining

One thing I admire most about Colleen is her ability to manage both business needs and candidates’ expectations throughout the recruitment process to ensure the best match is made. Though she takes the time to build trusting rapport with candidates; Colleen is diligent in meeting deadlines on time.

Allan M.Human Resources Business Partner