Why do IT Professionals choose West Works?

We think we should let the clients and the consultants who work with West Works answer that question for you. After all, wouldn't the people who work with us every day be able to best state why we are their choice?

Below are some testimonials from our clients and consultants about West Works. These are all unsolicited recommendations that have been forwarded to West Works. After all, if we have to ask for them, are they really heartfelt?

If the recommendations don't provide some insight, perhaps our back-to-back nominations for the Alberta Business of the Year Award (less than 100 employees) will help convince you to contact us.

There is nothing more important than your career, so don't you owe it to yourself to contact West Works and see how we can help you?

Read what people say about us ...

The greatest reward for a business is what their clients and those who work with them say.

We have had the pleasure of working with some of the World's top companies, as well as many of the best I.T. Professionals.

Here is what they say about West Works:

Our Clients and Business Partners:

“I have worked with Dave and his partner (Leone) on several occasions both on a personal basis and business. I have found Dave to be very reliable, honest and knowledgeable about the recruitment business.

I have referred several of my own clients to Dave in the past and he has always dealt with them with a high degree of integrity and professionalism.

I would recommend anyone interested in using the recruitment services of West Works, and Dave in particular, to speak to Dave about what he has to offer.”
January 2012

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“Dave employs his technical training and experience to great advantage of West Works clients. He is goal orientated and will deliver on time what was promised, with the ability to adjust and adapt to changing circumstances.”
October 2009

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“Leone is a dedicated, client focused person, providing personal professional attention to each and every position she looks to fulfill. Her knowledge of the Canadian, South African and International employment market adds more value to her excellent service.”
October 2009

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“I have had the pleasure of working with Leone several times when she provided IT staffing solutions for the IS department at EnCana Corporation. I would rate both the solutions that she provided and her customer service as superb. She is willing to learn the customers' business in order to provide excellent staffing that meets both short and long term requirements. Leone and West Works provided IT experts and other professionals in a personable and timely fashion. I recommend Leone in the highest possible terms and look forward to working with her again.”
September 2008

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“Dave has been an absolute pleasure to work with. He and Leone are professional, warm and know their business inside and out. I consider them friends as well as partners.”
September 2008

Our Consultants:

We received this wonderful e-mail from a consultant who recently joined the West Works team, as he e-mailed our management, our Recruiting Specialist who matched him to his opportunity, the Account Manager and our Consultant Care Specialist.
"Hello Everyone,

I have been trying to write an email for a week now and can not find the words. It would be too long.

Everyone at West Works, throughout the process, has been Great!

One of the best companies that I have ever dealt with, or worked for so far. Communication, respect, and much, much more.

Again,
Thank You."
November 2011

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Best wishes to this consultant, who returned to Brazil where his family is.
"Hi Leone,

Today is my last day, I will be sending the final timesheet for you guys tomorrow. Working with you guys was fantastic, thank you so much again.

I would be glad to work with you guys in Brazil, please feel free to contact me when the time comes. I always check my gmail account.

Best wishes to you, Dave and WW."
June 2011

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We received this unsolicited e-mail from a former consultant who our client offered a permanent role
"Hi Leone,
I was thinking over the last 5 years of my career and came to the conclusion that I should send you a note of thanks. In my years, I've seen many talented people that certainly had the ability to deliver good work but somehow were never given the opportunity to do so. It's not necessarily anyone's fault, it just takes a good run of luck to find that person that is willing to take a chance on you as an unknown commodity. 5 years ago when I first sent you my resume, I was just such an unknown commodity. I remember very well that first contract that you helped me get with Silvia's team and as it turns out, that was a crucial turning point in my career. Since then I've leveraged that chance you gave me to show each manager in turn that I can deliver when it counts. Thank you for investing in me then and for helping me launch this career. I know that life would be very different for me today if it had not been for you and Dave. If you ever need a reference for your company or team, don't hesitate to call on me.
Kind Regards,
Kevin"
June 2011

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"I look forward to working with the West Works team once again. I have been contracted through several other staffing agencies and have never been appreciated or respected by any other company the way I have been by West Works."
May 2011

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"When I lived in Calgary I had the good fortune of being contracted through West Works and I cannot say enough good things about them. West Works is a really great company. If anyone has the opportunity to work with them, I say - go for it, you won't be disappointed!"
October 2010

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"Most agencies will tell you they care for your career, they want you to succeed, meanwhile they are just wanting to get more $$$$ in their pocket. West Works is not like that, they are truly a wonderful company to work for. High respect for you, and will always be honest with you. Having previously worked for several of the big name agencies, I've had no pleasure with them trying to give you a rate a lot less than you are worth. At West Works, Dave and Leone always make sure you are getting your worth, and will always do that extra to help you out. Thanks for everything West Works :)"
April 2010

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"Honestly, I've worked with several big contracting companies and smaller, and if I had to choose, I would go to you guys (West Works) every time. The mutual respect given to me was more than enough, the lies and greed consume most agencies, so it was great to not have that with you guys."
February 2010

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“Since 2006, I have engaged West Works for job contracts at two companies. A very friendly, personable staffing solution firm to work for! Top qualities: Personable, Good Value, High Integrity ”
October, 2009

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Our latest News!!

2011 Christmas Baskets a Success

After a year's hiatus from our Christmas Basket program, West Works once again provided beautiful baskets in appreciation to our consultants and the people we do business with every single day.

As we have done in the past, our wonderful staff shopped for the basket goodies, and packaged and delivered more than 100 Christmas baskets this year. We have pasted a picture of our 2011 Basket on our Facebook page if you would like to have a look!

Our sincerest thanks to each of our consultants, hiring managers, team leads and other client members who help our business continue to be so enjoyable day in and day out.

West Works Nominated for 2011 Award

July 11, 2011
West Works has been nominated for the Small Business of the Year Award for the second year running.

It is an honour to be considered again this year for this award, which was set up to celebrate up-and-coming small businesses.

West Works was nominated in the Small Business category, which is defined as businesses employing less than 100 people.

The Small Business of the Year Award is co-sponsored by RBC and The Chamber of Commerce.

In 2010 West Works was nominated by RBC for this Award, finishing among the finalists.

West Works Mentioned in Calgary Herald Story

Alberta jobs luring more Canadians to province

Thursday, June 23, 2011

The promise of jobs is again luring people to Alberta, with the most Canadians heading here in the first three months of this year since the start of the boom.

Between January and the end of March, an estimated 5,300 more people moved to the province than left, according to Statistics Canada, the best first quarter since 2006.

Last year, net migration in those three months was 300.

"Especially in the past three or four months, the market has definitely picked up, especially in the energy professions," said Dale Pauls, recruiting manager for GFR Recruiting, which focuses on engineers. "The oilsands are definitely the buzzword out there."

Most of the new Albertans were coming from B.C., Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador, Statistics Canada demographer Jonathan Chagnon said.

Alberta saw a 0.4 per cent increase in population between January and April, while the Canadian increase was 0.2 per cent.

"We had expected this after falling during the recession that migration would pick back up," said Dan Sumner, economist with ATB Financial. "The job market is probably the most important thing.

"Overall, Canada's in great shape compared to the other developed nations, so that's going to attract people. And when you look within Canada, all the action's happening in Western Canada, and Newfoundland and Labrador."

A better chance of employment in Atlantic Canada could hurt Alberta, Sumner added, with many East Coast workers traditionally making the trek west for work.

Leone Joubert, CEO of West Works, which specializes in IT recruiting, said the company has noticed an increase in applications from other provinces, notably Ontario.

While most jobs are still filled from within Alberta, Joubert pointed out that "local talent is still available, but running out," adding the first three months of this year was the busiest first quarter she's had in nine years.

After the economy began slowing down, Alberta actually saw negative net migration in late 2009, with more people leaving the province than moving in. At the height of the boom, Calgary alone was adding between 17,000 and 25,000 people a year to its population through interprovincial and international immigration.

With the province easing out of the economic slow down, Alberta could face a shortage of 77,000 workers over the next 10 years, the provincial government has predicted.

"Within Canada, Alberta is a beacon of economic recovery," Thomas Lukaszuk, minister of employment and immigration said. "Canadians are picking up and moving to where the jobs are."

While he believes the public sector and private businesses are better prepared for an influx of people than during the boom, Lukaszuk said given the swath of baby boomers that will begin to retire this year, "we're walking into the perfect demographic storm where there will be severe and prolonged shortages."

The StatsCan numbers showed that while the numbers moving to Alberta from other provinces were solid, the number of those moving from other countries was the lowest first quarter since 2004.

"I think that number is a report card of the fact that Canada's national immigration policies are simply lacking and are not reflective of what the western provinces and the industries in the western provinces require," Lukaszuk said, adding that other countries do a better job of attracting workers.

kguttormson@calgaryherald.com


http://www2.canada.com/calgaryherald/iphone/news/latest/story.html?id=4991713

West Works welcomes new Office Coordinator

May 13, 2011
West Works is pleased to welcome Marion Lauzon to our team as Office Coordinator.

Ms. Lauzon has excelled in providing customer service in the past, and will continue our excellent history of customer support with the responsibility of Consultant Care Specialist.

While Ms. Lauzon fills a unique and diverse role with West Works, it is the opportunity to help support our IT Professionals that excites her most.

Marion looks forward to working with all of our GreatPeople!

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February 25, 2011
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2010 Small Business Nominee Results

October 22, 2010
While West Works was not the winner of the 2010 Alberta Small Business of the Year Award, we were selected as a finalist. We are very proud to have been considered for such a prestigious award.

We would like to thank RBC for their nomination for this award. It was both surprising and humbling to us to have been that highly regarded. We would also like to thank the Alberta Chamber of Commerce for their great work, and for our consideration.

Congratulations to the winner and finalists from West Works!

Senior IT Recruitment Specialist joins West Works team

September 20, 2010
West Works is pleased to announce the addition of Vaughan Freeman to the team.

Mr. Freeman is a Senior Recruitment Specialist with in excess of 5 years experience in IT sales and recruitment.

Vaughan specializes in the placement IT professionals in contract and permanent opportunities across all industries. He takes a dedicated and engaging approach to understanding candidate and client requirements and subsequently delivering accurate results.

Vaughan works passionately with his contacts to provide successful engagements in addition to establishing long lasting business relationships and rapport. His prior career in IT provides him with a strong foundation and basis for understanding IT projects.

Please feel free to connect Vaughan through LinkedIn or by contacting him at our ofice.

West Works welcomes our new Operations Manager

September 8, 2010
West Works is pleased to welcome Michelle Wakefield to fill our Operations Manager role.

Ms. Wakefield has over 12 years experience coordinating, facilitating and overseeing office set-up, management, administration and IT consultant management. Her vast experience includes the oil and gas, marketing and legal sectors.

Michelle’s diverse and unique set of skills, solid understanding of the oil and gas industry, and delightful personality, is a perfect fit with the West Works' team.

Michelle looks forward to working with all of our GreatPeople!

West Works welcomes IT Account Executive

August 16, 2010
West Works is pleased to welcome April Toyota in the role of IT Account Executive. Ms. Toyota is well known in the Calgary marketplace, with over 20 years of IT experience in the oil and gas business sector.

Ms. Toyota began her IT career after graduating from the University of Calgary. Over the years, her diverse skills and experience range from technical support and management to marketing and sales. Having worked at the oil and gas management level, as well as providing IT consulting, she has experienced the IT world both on the client side and as a consultant.

The depth and breadth of her knowledge provides West Works and our clients with valuable IT support.

She looks forward to the opportunity to assist our clients with their IT requirements.

West Works nominated for Award!

July 2, 2010
West Works has been nominated for the 2010 Alberta Small Business of the Year Award.

We are honoured and humbled to be nominated by RBC for this award through the Chamber of Commerce.

The Small Business category covers all Alberta businesses employing 100 people or less.