Testimonials

Lindsey / Edge Recruitment has a fantastic approach to recruiting. She is highly responsive, provides exceptional advice, considers and balances the needs of both the company she is recruiting for and the candidates she is recruiting, and applies a transparent and effective methodology that allows for positive progress through the process. Lindsey has helped us identify multiple candidates for our firm. Highly recommend, and am grateful to have in my network

Carmen Holschuh
Vice President, One-Eighty Consulting, Vancouver

John is fantastic at what he does. I would not hesitate to recommend him to any law firm looking to add talent to their team. Not only does he take the time to truly understand what it is you are looking for, but he takes the time to ensure each candidate he sends meets those criteria. If you are looking to add to your team with associates, counsel, or even partners, let John and his team work their magic and take the initial step of recruitment off your plate.

Rosalyn Hogg
Partner at MEP Business Counsel (Michael, Evrensel, Pawar LLP)

I highly recommend Lindsey for anyone considering a change of firm or career. Her high level of professionalism, candour and honesty helped guide me through a challenging and fast paced change of firms. Her knowledge of the legal industry and market trends and personal and genuine approach to the recruitment and hiring process was critical in helping me land. Should you find yourself in need of assistance making a move, I would highly recommend Lindsey

Joshua Mamdani
Associate – Corporate, Securities and M&A at Osler LLP, Calgary

John was an invaluable resource during the lateralling process. He was very knowledge about the Calgary market and well connected within the industry. Would definitely recommend if you are considering a move.

Bryce Safton
Associate at McCarthy Tétrault

I highly recommend Lindsey for her exceptional professionalism, expertise, and dedication in helping me secure my current position. Her deep understanding of the legal industry, extensive network of contacts, and personalized approach made her an invaluable resource throughout the hiring process.

Mike Proudfoot
Partner at Osler LLP, Calgary

John was a pleasure to work with and understood my needs and goals well.

Stephanie Clark
Litigation Associate at Osler LLP, Calgary

Lindsey is fantastic to work with, diligent and very efficient. I’ve never had things move so quickly and so expeditiously. She’s always contactable, responsive and a great intermediary should you need it. Will definitely recommend!

Sutheeksan (Dixon) Sunthoram
Legal Counsel, North America at Sedgman Pty Ltd, Vancouver

I cannot recommend John enough if you are looking to transition to a new position – especially if you are looking to enter into a new market you are not familiar with. John took the time to ensure he had an understanding of what I was looking for and that I had a good understanding of the market I was looking to enter. He helped me secure a great position and was supportive and easy to reach throughout my transition period providing guidance whenever needed.

Meghan Murphy
Associate at Osler LLP, Calgary

We were struggling to find a suitable Legal Counsel for our Vancouver office, after months of trying to source the person ourselves Lindsey was recommended to us. She has done a fantastic job transparent and open through the process, gave great guidance about the market. The end result is we have a legal counsel starting with us who fits all of the requirements of the job.

I don’t recommend many recruiters, Lindsey is one of the best I have dealt with, particularly with her depth of knowledge of the Vancouver market.

A great outcome.

Jim Cooper
Talent Acquisition, Recruiter and Mentor, Sedgman Pty Ltd, Australia

John did an amazing job of guiding me through the recruitment process. He acted with a great deal of sensitivity and understanding of my needs and concerns, and made sure I was absolutely happy with the result. He was eager to at least facilitate conversations with other employers during a time when I wasn’t looking to make a transition, and tactfully managed expectations on all sides which set my mind at ease. John is an absolute pleasure to work with!

Taylor Page
Tax Associate at McCarthy Tétrault LLP, Calgary

HHBG has been using Edge Recruitment for several years now and will continue to do so. Lindsey has demonstrated an uncanny ability to understand our firm’s unique personality and values in looking for an appropriately experienced lawyer. Her ability to find recruits that share our approach has been evident in the lawyers we have hired as a result of Lindsey’s efforts. We have also appreciated Lindsey’s frank discussions where a qualified candidate may not be the ideal match for our firm.

Nicole Howell
Partner at HHBG Employment Lawyers, Vancouver

John is a great leader with a keen understanding of what it takes to motivate a team. He is an excellent speaker and communicator with an engaging presence and personality. John is always willing to be of help, share his wealth of industry knowledge and knows how to coach his employees to success.

Ashley Burnstad, SPHR
VP, People @ Ambient

Lindsey is a pleasure to work with: she gets results, she is no-nonsense, she is creative, she is responsive and she finds you the people you need. If you hesitate to write a recommendation because you don’t want everyone else to know your secret (as I just have) that’s a sure sign the recommendation is well deserved!

Tracey Scher
Law Firm Manager, Gowling WLG, Vancouver

I can truly say that John has proved to be one of the most inspirational individuals I have had the pleasure of working directly with. A true phenomenon, a networker whose experience has clearly stood him in good stead for what has proved to be a long and successful career in recruitment & for one that has put him on the map. Having worked in a number of different roles with John his professionalism and sheer determination to provide an exceptional service to all who have had the pleasure of working with him have given him the opportunities to succeed in his long and fruitful career within the recruitment sector. A true friend through and through. Be sure to discuss all your recruitment needs with John and rest assured you’ll walk away feeling you’ve been left in safe hands.

Andrew Kennedy
Co Founder at KennedyPearce Consulting Group

Lindsey helped me to understand the Vancouver job market when I moved from Calgary. She is professional, personable and smart. She listened carefully and asked great questions. Then was able to quickly connect me to opportunities that fit well.

Craig Hoskins
Partner at Clark Wilson LLP, Vancouver

John is an outstanding professional that has been able to succeed in a very competitive landscape whilst never losing focus on the more important people issues. His reputation for outstanding service and a genuine “go the extra mile” approach are cornerstones of his success in both the UK and North America.

Steve Carter, FRSA
Co-Founder of The Sartori Partnership

Edge Recruitment has a professional, people-first approach which clearly resonates with the market. Founder Lindsey Petherick is extremely knowledgeable about the legal industry and she has her fingers on the pulse of the market. Candidates are always excellent and the experience is invariably positive for all parties

Jordan Dixon, CPA, CMA
Chief Operating Officer at Linmac LLP, Calgary and Vancouver

I am writing to recommend Lindsey for her exceptional services in legal recruitment. Throughout my experience working with Lindsey, I have been impressed by her professionalism. She identifies talent that aligns with my needs. Her ability to understand our requirements has ensured success in placing candidates with us. She takes the time to understand our goals and communicates transparently with the candidates . Lindsey is a professional who I do not hesitate in recommending.

Dawn Filippi
Director of Professional Resources, Field Law LLP

John was an absolute pleasure to work with. His communication skills are top notch and his framing of information was spot on. John was highly adaptive to the fast pace and ever changing needs of my team and he provided much appreciated and highly innovative processes to help us continue to succeed.

Scott Harrington
Principal at SGH Consulting, Vancouver

Lindsey was a delight to work with – she took to the time to get to know my strengths and quirks and provided honest, thoughtful advice and coordinated my options accordingly.

Rose Shawlee Counsel at Boughton Law Corporation, Vancouver

Working with Lindsey was an absolute pleasure. She’s very knowledgeable about the market and took the time to truly understand what I was looking for so she could match me with an appropriate opportunity. She also provided excellent feedback as I went through different interview processes. I would highly recommend working with Lindsey. One of the best recruiters I’ve worked with.

Abhishaek Rawal
Head of Legal & Compliance, Spring Financial, Vancouver

I had the pleasure of working with John during my time at ICBC. He is one of the rare leaders that really works to get to know his team, values transparency and constantly provides guidance in times of uncertainty. He genuinely supported our growth whether that was developing in role or taking on others opportunities. John is well connected, on top of industry trends and has a great presence! From day one he was able to provide solid recommendations on best recruitment/HR practices. He is definitely someone I look up to and till this day, will turn to for advice.

Jolanda Obotor
Lead, Global Talent Acquisition at Electronic Arts

It was such a pleasure to work with John. With his experience and interpersonal gifts, he achieves impressive business outcomes while infusing everything he does with humanity, connection, and humour. John leads his team through daunting recruitment challenges with grace and confidence – motivating them, making them feel valued, and always keeping things in perspective. John is a beacon for the idea that we can achieve big things, do great work, and have fun all along the way.

Kate Woodbury
HR Consultant

From the moment that John hired me into the Robert Half Vancouver branch, I found him to be a consistent and empowering people manager. John was very well liked and respected by the staff due to his communication style and genuine willingness to assist others in growing their careers. On a personal level, I will be ever grateful to John for the flexibility and transparency that he used in managing me. Much of my success in my own role was due to the support I had from John, both in his acting as a mentor and championing my profile among internal stakeholders.

I would have no hesitation in recommending John for future opportunities, and wish him all the best in his career.

Kathleen Louie
Change & Transformation – Human Resources – Organisational Design

Robert Half was awarded preferred supplier status at COLT because of a history of excellent recruitment outcomes and effective working relationships. John took time to find out about the sector and the culture of the company which placed him in the best position to fullfil our recruitment requirements. Due to the specialised nature of telecoms AP, John also cultivated a network of potential candidates so when the requirement arose, he was in a position to supply a raft of suitable sector experienced candidates. In addition to his professionalism, John is also an affable and genuine person and his ease at creating effective relationships is what sets him apart. I’ve comented recently that the dynamic duo of John and Stephen Pearce (now of Kennedy Pearce) is a combination that has yet to be beaten and it is no surprise that they have both continued to flourish in their chosen fields

Jane L.
Management Consultant

John is the kind of diligent professional that makes it difficult to choose only 3 from the list of attributes. Personable is one of his top qualities, and will stand him in good stead throughout his career, however it is understanding of his subject matter and an ability to reliably create results that sets him apart from the others.

John Maxfield
Smoke control management systems

I experienced the pleasure of joining John Petherick’s team at the Robert Half location in Burnaby in May 2007. I reported directly to John while working on the permanent placement division of Accounting Operations. I had the honour of learning directly from John for 2 years while constantly cultivating my skills in recruitment and business development.

John’s innate ability to motivate a group of professionals was evident on a daily basis, but one example includes his still present team celebration for individual accomplishments. This action allows everyone to praise a fellow team member for reaching a goal while simultaneously motivating the rest of the group to strive for personal production standards.

Another one of John’s best qualities is his desire to help others. Not only did he do this in a work environment, but also on charitable level of helping foundations by raising money to assist specific causes.

I highly recommend John as part of any group that requires a person that brings a drive for excellence, an exceptional team player attitude and an amazing ability to help others in many different ways.

I encourage anyone to contact me for more details if interested.

Brett Kuseler
Vice President of Business Development

I had the pleasure of working with John for several years in the London office of Robert Half International. I was lucky enough to share several client with John. He has a very approachable manner and is definately a “can do” person who has a high level of integrity, which both I, and his clients appreciated greatly. He managed to transition this easy going manner into a high level of performance and was consistently at the Top of the RHI performance ratings.

I would recommend John as a focused and enthusiastic individual who has a skills set that would be in demand by a wide variety of organisations.

Steven Lewis
Senior Partner, Robert Half International

I had the privilege of being part of John Petherick’s team for approximately 2 years. In that time he has been an outstanding mentor and colleague. John has an outstanding ability to work with people. He is very good at identifying their individual needs, adapting his style to suit differing personalities, allowing him to develop great relationships. John is a great motivator and communicator as well. He earned the respect of everyone that we worked with and was able get buy in to accomplish all task as necessary, even if it wasn’t the most popular or attractive. John is very compassionate and has a passion to make a difference. He has lead many charitable initiatives with great success. I would highly recommend John for any organization. His outstanding work ethic, skills and abilities will make an immediate, long lasting impact. I believe strongly that with his passion for helping others and what he brings professionally, he will be an excellent addition in any capacity to any organization, initiative or service. Please feel free to contact me for further details.

Lawrence Nadan
Senior Executive | Expert in Business Growth & Transformation

John is one of the best people I have ever worked with. Through working with John I have certainly been able to become better at my job! Building long lasting relationships with clients/candidates, based on always delivering above expectations means that John easily sets himself apart from most people. This has enabled him to achieve the fantastic results that he has in his career and will also help in his future career. John has my highest recommendation as he is the best.

Stephen Pearce
Co Founder at KennedyPearce Consulting Group & Recruitment at Intercontinental Exchange

John and I worked together for a few years at Robert Half International and during that time he played a central role in the dynamic of the team. Not only was his output of a consistently impressive quality, but he achieved this with a relaxed, good-humoured and approachable attitude – no small thing in a sales environment. He was generous with his time and knowledge and was always a pleasure to work with.

Mike H.
Talent Acquisition Partner at Marex

John is an extremely personable, bright and intelligent individual. He is very successful at whatever task he takes on and always very professional to work with.

It was a pleasure working with him in his role as Director for the Burnaby Robert Half location and I would be pleased to refer business to him again in the future!

Nupur Talwar, SPHR SHRM-SCP
Senior HR Leader