Marie-Andree Levesque

Keynote Speaker | Montreal, Quebec

Talent Acquisition Expert
Business Leader | Mindful Leader | Innovation Catalyst

Marie-Andree Levesque Expertise Business & Corporate, Innovation & Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, Employee Engagement, Brand Strategy & Storytelling, Leadership and Change and Women In Business.

Marie-Andree Levesque

About Marie-Andree Levesque

Marie-Andree Levesque founded one of Canada's premiere recruitment agency with a clear purpose in mind: Leveraging talent acquisition practices into actionable strategies to empower business owners and their managers to unlock their full potential. Marie-Andree Levesque has over 18 years of experience in talent acquisition, successfully managing and building teams both locally and internationally. Her passion for people is unmistakable and shines through in everything she does – from helping you recruit your next rock star to training your managers to attract better and retain talents! Her presentations are always vibrant, engaging, and entertaining, filled with a truckload of energy and passion. Your team will leave with plenty of practical strategies and ideas to implement, all thanks to her unique approach—she simply doesn’t believe in one-size-fits-all!

Marie-Andree Levesque Videos

VISION Podcast - The reality of the job market for graduate students

Vision Podcast: How to Position Yourself to Better Target

Marie-Andree Levesque Interviews & Podcasts

La Réalité Du Marché De L’emploi Pour Les étudiantes Et étudian

The Reality of the Job Market for Graduate Students. May-2024. Balado

Recruter à L’international, Avec Sébastien Mercier (groupe Nutri)

MARIE-ANDREE LEVESQUE BIOGRAPHY

Marie-Andree Levesque’s professional journey in talent acquisition began over 18 years ago, fueled by a deep-seated passion for uncovering the rich and diverse stories of individuals. This enabled her, and still enables her today, to help them find the ideal opportunity that matches their values and colours. Since then, Marie-Andree Levesque has built up a wealth of experience in talent acquisition and team management, both locally and internationally. With a master’s degree in organizational development from Laval University, her expertise is backed by academic grounding and an unwavering commitment to excellence in recruitment practices.

In 2020, Marie-Andree Levesque established a recruitment agency, a consulting firm that has quickly become synonymous with innovative recruitment solutions. Her founding vision was clear: transforming traditional talent acquisition practices into dynamic, strategic processes that empower companies and their leadership to thrive in an ever-changing business landscape.

Marie-Andree Levesque’s approach to recruitment is both holistic and highly personalized. She excels at understanding the nuanced needs of companies and aligning them with the aspirations and values of candidates. This deep level of engagement ensures that every placement is a fit for the role and a perfect match for the company culture, making every hire a story worth telling.

Her leadership style is marked by a blend of bold ambition and sensitive empathy. Marie-Andree Levesque is a staunch believer in the power of collaboration and the importance of creating enjoyable work environments. Her philosophy is rooted in the idea that happiness at work leads to greater productivity and innovation. Marie-Andree Levesque actively fosters a workplace culture that values open communication, mutual respect, and continuous learning.

Under her guidance, a recruitment agency has helped numerous businesses optimize their recruitment processes, providing clarity, velocity, and peace of mind. Marie-Andree Levesque’s strategies are particularly effective because they are tailored to meet the specific challenges and opportunities faced by each client. Marie-Andree Levesque is also a strong advocate for integrating new employees in a manner that promotes long-term success, both for the individuals and the organizations they join.

An inspiring speaker, Marie-Andree Levesque frequently shares her insights at industry conferences, webinars, and virtual summits. Her presentations are rich with real-life examples and practical advice, designed to motivate her audience to rethink their approach to talent management. Attendees at her sessions leave equipped with concrete tools and strategies to enhance their recruitment and retention practices.

Marie-Andree Levesque’s contributions extend beyond her business endeavors. She is actively involved in several nonprofit boards, where she leverages her expertise to help these organizations thrive. Her community engagement reflects her belief in the power of skilled and motivated individuals to effect positive change.

Her accolades and testimonials from peers and clients alike speak volumes about her impact in the field. Marie-Andree Levesque is not only recognized as a top expert in talent acquisition both locally and internationally but also as a mentor and role model for the next generation of HR professionals.

In a career marked by continuous innovation and dedicated service, Marie-Andree Levesque remains at the forefront of the recruitment industry, consistently pushing the boundaries of what is possible in talent acquisition and management. Through her leadership in the recruitment industry, Marie-Andree Levesque continues to inspire and transform the way companies attract, retain, and integrate talent, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet the challenges of the modern economy.

Marie-Andree Levesque Topic Presentations

Marie-Andree Levesque Montreal, Quebec, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

Become the Boss Your Team Wants You to Be: How to Grow Your Team into Their Full Potential.

Give Your Recruitment Process a Much Needed “oomph”: Recruitment and Candidate Experience Best Practices.

The Onboarding Process: How to Leverage This Overlooked Process as Your Go-to Employee Retention Strategy.

Marie-Andree Levesque Books & Articles

Optimizing Recruitment by Aligning with Talent Expectations
Optimizing Recruitment by Aligning with Talent

The job market in 2024 continues to evolve, with changing expectations from talent. What's more, the shortage of skilled talent seems to be...

Enhancing Recruitment Through a Compelling Talent Value Proposition
Enhancing Recruitment Through a Compelling Talent

Putting forward what we have to offer to talent as an employer is a must in recruitment. Are there competitive salaries, flexible...

How to Welcome a New Employee: a Guide
How to Welcome a New Employee: a

Successful integration lays the foundation for long-term success for both the employee and their employer. It aims not only to familiarize...

Marie-Andree Levesque Speaking Testimonials

"What really sets Marie-Andree Levesque apart is her bold, innovative approach. She encouraged us to think outside the box and create more appealing job postings, which attracted great talents. Thanks to her professionalism and proactivity, we made a great hire, all while saving precious time! In short, choosing her was a winning decision – I recommend her!  "

FRANCOIS BOLDUC-TEASDALE

PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER
OPTIS

"We were growing rapidly when we began our partnership with Marie-Andree Levesque. We needed help building banks of potential candidates, finding candidates for fairly specialized IT positions, and increasing our capacity to recruit. We chose to work with Marie-Andree Levesque because of her remarkable yet flexible approach: she adapted to our needs and are very proactive and responsive. With Marie-Andree Levesque, you quickly feel she sincerely want us to succeed.  The team listens, does not push candidates, respects our budgets and they always go the extra mile to support us!"

Mélanie Chouinard

VP Human Capital and Consulting Services
Nmédia

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