Jennifer Rovet
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Strategic recruitment leader with over 15 years of experience designing and implementing scalable, data-driven talent acquisition strategies across diverse sectors and geographies. Recognized for building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and partnering with senior executives to deliver impactful, inclusive, and results-oriented hiring solutions. Known for balancing innovation with process discipline, and for championing diversity, collaboration, and exceptional candidate experience at every stage of the recruitment lifecycle.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Retirement Coach
Retire Ready Canada
01.2019 - Current
- Founded and operate a coaching practice supporting clients transitioning into retirement, helping them design meaningful post-career lifestyles through goal-setting, self-discovery, and values-based planning.
- Coach and mentor clients to navigate emotional, social, and psychological aspects of retirement.
- Develop customized tools and resources to guide clients through personal transformation and life design.
- Deliver group workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions in alignment with Certified Professional Retirement Coach (CPRC) methodologies.
Recruitment Manager
Catalyste+
Toronto, Canada
10.2012 - Current
- Company Overview: Formerly CESO – Canadian Executive Service Organization. Website: [Catalyste+](https://www.catalystplus.com)
- Lead the design and execution of recruitment and engagement strategies aligned with Catalyste+’s mission to strengthen economic and social growth in Canada and internationally.
- Provide strategic leadership to the recruitment team, overseeing the full cycle of volunteer and staff hiring, developing performance metrics, and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
- Spearhead all recruitment initiatives to build a robust and diverse talent pipeline, enabling Catalyste+ to meet strategic priorities and program growth targets.
- Partner with senior leadership to design and refine recruitment policies, processes, and systems that enhance candidate experience and operational efficiency.
- Lead recruitment coaching and consulting for hiring managers and leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational values and equity-based hiring practices.
- Develop and monitor KPIs to measure recruitment efficiency, producing data-driven insights for executive reporting and continuous improvement.
- Strengthen Catalyste+’s roster of volunteers through proactive engagement, outreach, and cross-sector partnerships to meet evolving program needs.
- Manage, coach, and mentor the recruitment team, fostering professional growth and alignment with organizational goals.
- Formerly CESO – Canadian Executive Service Organization. Website: [Catalyste+](https://www.catalystplus.com)
- Increased Catalyste+’s volunteer roster from 600 to over 1,900— a 217% growth that directly expanded organizational capacity and federal funding opportunities.
- Successfully recruited 50 Lead Volunteer Advisors within three months for Catalyste+’s flagship international program across 16 countries.
- Consistently surpassed recruitment targets in the final year of Catalyste+’s five-year international program, contributing to successful Global Affairs Canada (GAC) outcomes and renewals.
Recruitment Specialist
The Heart and Stroke Foundation
01.2011 - 08.2012
- Company Overview: Contract position.
- Supported national and regional recruitment initiatives during a period of major organizational unification.
- Partnered with HR and hiring managers to manage high-volume, full-cycle recruitment campaigns.
- Developed behavioural interview guides, conducted reference checks, and supported offer negotiations.
- Provided recruitment metrics and insights to inform talent planning and improve time-to-fill.
- Contract position.
- Rapidly built trust with business partners during structural change, ensuring continuity and quality in talent acquisition.
Human Resources Coordinator
Brookfield Properties Ltd.
11.2005 - 09.2010
- Provided HR generalist support for 250 employees across Toronto and Ottawa (union and non-union).
- Managed recruitment and onboarding processes; developed and facilitated new hire orientation.
- Guided managers on employee relations, performance improvement, and policy interpretation.
- Served on the national job evaluation committee to ensure equitable role classification.
Human Resources Administrator / Payroll Assistant
Toronto Metropolitan University
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Company Overview: Formerly Ryerson University.
- Delivered recruitment, HR administrative, and payroll support to the university’s HR consultants and client groups.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment processes including job postings, pre-screening, and onboarding.
- Supported HRIS data management, payroll accuracy, and employee communications.
- Formerly Ryerson University.
Education
Post-Graduate Diploma - Human Resources Management
Humber College
01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
McGill University
01.1997
Skills
- Global talent acquisition
- Executive recruitment
- Stakeholder engagement and partnership
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Data analytics and reporting
- Process optimization
- Leadership development
- Employer branding
- Recruitment strategy design
- Corporate and volunteer hiring
- Talent pipeline management
- Team leadership and engagement
- Innovative entrepreneurship
Speaking Engagements And Community Involvement
- Guest speaker on a number of podcasts focused on retirement planning
- Facilitated Retirement Planning Workshop – Doane Grant Thornton
- Guest Speaker – Toronto Metropolitan University Retirement Speaker Series
- Panelist – Volunteer Canada Annual Conference & Catalyste+ One Connect Conference
- Guest Speaker – Rotary Clubs of Leaside, Mississauga & Hamilton
- Youth Sports Coach & Manager – East Toronto Baseball & Hockey Teams
Professional Development
- KAIROS Blanket Exercise (2023)
- Reconciliation Action Plan Focus Group (2023)
- Project Management Workshop (2021)
- Conflict Resolution & Communication Training (2015–2016)
- Behavioural Interviewing
- Leadership Development
- Customer Service Excellence
Timeline
Founder & Retirement Coach
Retire Ready Canada
01.2019 - Current
Recruitment Manager
Catalyste+
10.2012 - Current
Recruitment Specialist
The Heart and Stroke Foundation
01.2011 - 08.2012
Human Resources Coordinator
Brookfield Properties Ltd.
11.2005 - 09.2010
Human Resources Administrator / Payroll Assistant
Toronto Metropolitan University
01.2002 - 01.2005
Post-Graduate Diploma - Human Resources Management
Humber College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
McGill University
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