Our Team
Trust the award–winning team that puts your success first!
Disclaimer: Our official recruiters and consultants are listed on our website. If you receive any suspicious messages from individuals claiming to be from our company, please verify their identity on our website or contact us below at options@optionscs.com. Your safety and security are our priority.
Antoinette King
John Ing
Rujeeka Manoharan
Ashley Richardson
Rhiannon Bodman
Audrey Figueroa Pierre
Maryia Leuchanka
Alexandra Stout
Maxine Crocker
Chelsey Reimer
Daryl Morrell
Sarah Smith
Kessandra Costales
Chloe Gray
Laura Jackson
Gregory Lienhart
Karyn Saunders
Shannan Willoughby
RECRUITER, TEMPORARY DIVISION
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Nicole Bourne
MANAGING DIRECTOR
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Ariella Josephratnam
SENIOR SEARCH CONSULTANT
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Renee Parker
EXECUTIVE ASSISANT
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Executives & Consultants
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Founder & Managing Partner
As the Founder and Managing Partner at OCS, Antoinette successfully oversees all aspects of business operations, alongside specializing in Senior Management and Executive level staffing. Antoinette’s distinguishing attribute is her genuine desire and commitment to support each individual that she partners with, taking time to truly understand their values, goals and needs in order to provide the best possible service and guidance to them.
Having over 30 years of experience within the recruitment industry, Antoinette has gained numerous accolades, including being named a “Canadian Staffing Expert” by ere.net, receiving the Top Recruiters Award at toprecruiter.co, and voted as one of “Canada’s Best Bosses” on Monster.ca. Being guided by her plethora of industry knowledge, unwavering dedication and strong core principles, Antoinette has continued to be an influential figure within the recruitment industry and consistently facilitates exclusive relationships between clients and candidates. Antoinette’s distinct, hands-on approach to staffing, together with her belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to excel, is the reason that clients and candidates return to OCS time and again in search of guidance or assistance with staffing.
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Managing Director
Nicole is the Managing Director of OCS and Head of it’s Temporary Division leading and enhancing OCS’ temporary staffing services, while establishing long standing business relationships. Nicole’s role also encompasses developing OCS’ internal team and supervising OCS’ payroll services.
Nicole holds over 25 years of professional experience in senior management positions while refining her coaching, training, leadership skills in the recruitment industry. Furthermore, previous successes while working in Finance and Media have provided Nicole with an expanse understanding and specialization in sales, brand management, negotiations, and most importantly, customer relationship management. Utilizing all that she has experienced and learned, Nicole becomes a trusted partner to organizations and individuals that she aligns with.
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Executive Search Consultant
John is an Executive Search Consultant at OCS, helping clients compliment their leadership team with exceptional executives that elevate their organization. His meticulous consultative approach allows him to become an immersed asset within his clients’ environment, giving him a thorough understanding of the technical requirements for a given position, as well as the intangible cultural and character “fit”, that can really inspire a company to succeed.
John brings over 20 years of leadership experience in many diversified environments, from engineering to visual communications, both in the private and public sectors. A consummate entrepreneur, John’s previous career as a Senior Partner at a Strategy and Management Consultancy firm has provided him with valuable insight as to what truly constitutes exceptional organizational leadership amongst world leaders, senior executives and industry trendsetters. His extensive experience ensures that John is able to provide real tangible executive advice in many business verticals.
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Senior Search Consultant
Laura is a Senior Search Consultant at OCS, specializing in the sectors of Legal, Financial, Accounting, Management Consulting, Engineering, IT and Manufacturing. Her enthusiasm towards every client and candidate that she works with leaves a long lasting impression, and her resourcefulness ensures that she exceeds expectations when it comes to navigating the recruitment process at a fast pace, without compromising on quality.
Laura has accrued more than 20 years of experience within the Recruitment and Staffing industry and has demonstrated an unparalleled ability to place top prospects in to leading organizations. She is known for discovering untapped talent within niche markets, closely guiding candidates and clients through the recruitment process, and immersing herself in organizations to fully understand their culture. This thorough, partner-based approach is the reason behind Laura’s most loyal, established clients being world-renowned leaders of their industries.
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Senior Search Consultant
Gregg is a Senior Search Consultant at OCS who utilizes his breadth of knowledge to source for a multitude of positions, throughout a variety of sectors. When working on any position within any industry, Gregg is unreservedly meticulous in his approach to build teams by recruiting individuals who will implement change and drive business.
Being in the Recruitment Industry for 13 years, paired with his past Managerial experience, has led Gregg to establish a highly efficient recruiting process, where he takes a proactive approach by networking and headhunting for those who will make positive change. When connecting with clients, he delves deep to learn what they are searching for and prides himself on his transparency with regards to the current market climate, salaries and competitor insight.
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Search Consultant
Karyn is a Search Consultant with OCS and her passion today is the same as it was 20 years ago when she began her career within the industry. Her success is attributed to process, communication and building strong relationships with both her candidates and clients.
Throughout her career, Karyn has worked with small to large multi-national companies, providing top talent within all areas of corporate organizations. Her enthusiasm and her ability to give 110% into each hire has been instrumental in her success with obtaining clients for life and winning many industry awards for excellence in business development. Karyn focuses on collaboration, communication and continuous personal and professional improvement. Her primary goal is to offer each candidate and client an exceptional recruitment experience, which has made her the successful recruitment consultant she is today.
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Search Consultant
As a trusted partner to clients and candidates alike, Ashley's background in communications, public relations, and marketing has equipped her with a keen understanding of industry needs and the ability to identify exceptional talent. Leveraging her extensive industry knowledge, Ashley excels in matching top talent with the right organizations. She takes pride in helping candidates make a significant impact on clients' businesses and is committed to building lasting relationships that benefit all parties involved.
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Recruitment Consultant
Rhiannon is a Recruitment Consultant at OCS with a deep passion for connecting talented professionals with top businesses, and matching candidate goals and client needs. Since entering the recruitment industry in the UK in 2018, her consultative approach to recruitment has provided her the opportunity to build lasting relationships with clients and candidates across the globe.
Rhiannon has recruited across a multitude of sectors and has partnered with businesses in the UK, Europe, USA, and Canada. By taking the time to be a true partner with those she works with, she has built top performing teams by approaching every individual’s needs with respect and dedication. With her tenacious spirit and commitment to delivering an exceptional experience for all, Rhiannon has excelled in recruitment with a skill for headhunting top performers within SaaS, Financial Services, Legal, Beauty, and the Luxury Retail space.
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Senior Search Consultant
”I have a simple philosophy: to find great people and find them great careers working for the best firms. It all starts with a conversation. Along the way, we work together to uncover their values, personal aspirations, and next career moves. And if we don’t, well then we keep the conversation going, because I want to get them there.I’m an insightful recruiter and coach with a passion for people and growing teams and dreams. Over the last 16 years, I have placed hundreds of exceptional candidates at all levels, up to and including the Executive level, and in companies ranging from private start-ups to multinationals. With my expertise in the legal industry, I have a deep understanding of legal roles and the uniqueness of each firm. This enables me to match the perfect candidate with the role of their dreams and help my clients achieve or even exceed their goals.
When I am not working, I am spending time with family, off on an adventure seeing a different part of the world, exploring a new trail in nature aka my second home, or working on my latest art project.
If I reach out, make sure you say hello. Our conversation could be the first step in leading you right to where you need to be next.”
Recruiters
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Recruiter, Temporary Division
As a Recruiter for OCS’ Temporary Division, Rujeeka has amassed a specialized experience in placing candidates in the Warehouse, Professional Services, Administrative & Clerical, Reception, HR & Payroll, General Labour and Customer Service realm, as well as positions that require bilingualism. Rujeeka regularly fills urgent temporary positions and is highly motivated by the satisfaction of helping her clients in their time of need and making their day brighter.
Rujeeka has over 5 years of recruitment experience and couples her consultative style with knowledge gained from her Degree in Business. Owing to her kind and genuine nature, Rujeeka is able to quickly build rapport with her candidates and thrives from assisting them to achieve their career goals. She always takes time to guide individuals through each stage of the recruitment process and this personalized touch has led to numerous recommendations, positive feedback and repeat custom.
LinkedIn Email (416) 926 - 8820 x 223
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Recruiter, Temporary Division
Shannan is a Recruiter for OCS’ Temporary Division. Having been referred to as a true recruitment professional, Shannan’s committed approach has enabled her to work with large, mid-sized and small companies. Shannan’s contributions have positively impacted a multitude of industries including Professional Services, Skilled Trades, Pharmaceuticals, E-Commerce, Sales & Distribution and Not-for-profit organizations.
With over 15 years in recruitment, Shannan has gathered an abundance of Talent Management experience which comprises workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, employee development and employee engagement. Combining this comprehensive industry knowledge with her devotion to helping others achieve their goals has enabled Shannan to establish a strong network of lasting relationships with clients and candidates.
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Senior Recruiter
Audrey is a seasoned Senior Recruiter with over a decade of experience in talent acquisition, specializing in the financial services sector. Currently leading recruitment initiatives at Options Consulting Solutions, Audrey leverages remote capabilities to deliver top-tier talent solutions.
Her career highlights include spearheading recruitment efforts at Scotiabank and CIBC, where she played pivotal roles in shaping talent landscapes and driving organizational growth. With a track record of success in executing strategic recruitment campaigns and fostering collaborative relationships, Audrey brings a blend of strategic insight and operational acumen to every role. Committed to promoting inclusivity and driving organizational success,Audrey thrives in dynamic environments and is poised to contribute effectively to any team's success.
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Recruiter
Maryia is a Recruitment Consultant at OCS. Since joining the recruitment industry in 2015, Maryia Leuchanka has immersed herself in an industry that changes lives. As a change champion, she has quickly built a name for herself in full-cycle recruitment. In her profession, she has assisted many candidates to find their perfect career fit and takes great pride in providing an unmatched standard of service to candidates and clients alike.
Maryia’s background in client relations and project management greatly contributed to her success in the recruitment industry, while her engaging and professional demeanour make her a reliable and trustworthy business partner.
Since joining OCS in 2017, Maryia has focused on recruiting for all levels of roles in professional services including, but not limited to: management consulting, HR, legal, accounting and finance and marketing. She has an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and has aligned herself with industry experts who share her passion. Maryia approaches every phone call, interview and meeting as an opportunity to develop a thorough understanding of candidates’ career needs and her clients’ business requirements. This has enabled Maryia to become a highly adaptable Recruitment Professional servicing roles of all levels across various industries. Her consultative approach brands her as a trusted partner and cultivates lasting professional relationships.
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Recruiter
Maxine Crocker is a resourceful and decisive full cycle Recruitment Manager with 10+ years of experience managing full life cycle recruiting within various industries such as Logistics, FinTech, Engineering, IT, Pharmaceutical, and Construction. She delivers key recruiting strategies and has an enthusiastic approach to managing employment processes. She has the keen ability to anticipate management and staffing needs and consistently identify optimal talent to achieve or exceed goals.
Maxine’s experience in the recruitment industry includes placing top talents at all levels. She was involved in the successful staffing of various large-scale hiring projects, which included marketing and advertising for the recruitment drive as well as fulfilling the recruitment needs end-to-end. She possesses the unique ability to connect with people of various backgrounds and is a top headhunter, known for her ability to deliver the best talent the world has to offer.
Maxine is also a qualified Scrum Master and was involved in the successful development of various key digital products with one of South Africa’s top banks. She pulled a team of specialists onboard to develop these products and is passionate about people. She has the unique ability to hone in on strengths and weakness of a team and create a high performing and motivated team.
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Recruiter
Alexandra is a recruitment specialist with Options Solutions. She started her career in 2021 after finishing her undergrad in Communication Studies and a post-grad in Human Resources. While working as a Human Resources Coordinator she found her passion in recruitment and knew she wanted to pursue this as a career. She is an experienced and effective recruitment professional adept in all aspects of recruitment support and solutions. Bringing forth 2+ years of industry experience and expertise in talent sourcing, screening, interviewing, and placing, she is equipped with a diverse and promising skill set. Since joining OCS, Alexandra has focused on recruiting for all levels of roles in professional services, including legal, HR and finance. Alexandra provides optimal support to all candidates, HR business partners, organizations and hiring managers.When she is not working, she enjoys relaxing at the cottage, travelling the world, and spending time with her family. She loves building relationships in her personal and professional life so please feel free to reach out!
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Recruiter
Linkedin Email 416 - 926 - 8820 × 238
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Recruitment Consultant
With a strong background in Human Resources and staffing across both the private and public sectors, Chelsey brings a deep understanding of organizational needs and career alignment.
Passionate about guiding professionals toward paths that advance their careers, Chelsey excels at connecting top talent with the right opportunities. Dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships, she takes pride in facilitating placements that drive growth for both candidates and organizations alike.
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Legal Recruiter
Daryl is a proud graduate of the Mohawk Paralegal Program with three years of hands-on experience in law firms. His early career immersed him in the legal landscape, where he developed a deep understanding of legal operations, compliance, and the dynamic nature of legal work.
Leveraging this foundation, he has transitioned into legal recruitment, where he blends his legal expertise with a passion for talent acquisition. Daryl excels at identifying and connecting top legal professionals with firms that value innovation, expertise, and cultural fit. His goal is to streamline the hiring process while ensuring that every placement is a win-win for both candidates and organizations.