Office address: 1055 W Georgia Street, Suite 2400, Vancouver, BC V6E 3P3
Website: www.tpd.com
Year established: 1980
Company type: human resources services
Employees: 160+
Expertise: executive search, logistics, temporary staffing, construction, permanent recruiting, employee payrolling, project staffing, engineering, screening, skills assessment, outsourcing, healthcare, HR consulting, technology, professional services, mining, light industrial, HR technology, energy sectors, transportation, manufacturing
Parent company: N/A
Key people: Paul Tournier (president), Nikita Weisgerber (VP), Stuart Heaven (VP), Rasheena Atkins (VP), Elena Romero (VP), Sepand Zarrabi (director), Bernadette Pughe (senior manager), Mike Luke (manager)
Financing status: N/A
TPD Workforce Solutions, based in Vancouver, has over 160 employees and specializes in comprehensive HR services, including recruitment, payroll processing, and workforce planning. Established for over 40 years, they provide staffing and HR solutions for organizations in British Columbia, Alberta, and across North America. TPD boasts a 98% retention rate and a 95% placement success rate, serving both job seekers and employers in various sectors.
TPD Workforce Solutions was founded in July 1980 by Leslie Meingast as The Personnel Department, with a mission to "put people first”. It began as the first temporary staffing agency offering competitive pay and employer-paid benefits to its workers. Over three decades, its services expanded to include recruiting, payroll processing, and executive search, driven by the needs of its clients.
In 2013, the company rebranded to TPD, consolidating its offerings under the Total Workforce Solution approach. This rebranding strengthened its staffing services, particularly in light industrial and mining sectors across North America. Now, the firm provides a comprehensive range of HR solutions, remaining committed to being a trusted workforce partner.
TPD Workforce Solutions offers a broad range of HR services to assist clients. Below are their key offerings:
For over 40 years, TPD Workforce Solutions has connected organizations with top talent through a proven approach focused on quality and retention. These solutions aim to help navigate workforce challenges, ensuring access to the right talent when needed.
The organization operates in a fast-paced environment where employees communicate effectively and prioritize working efficiently. The team is made up of innovative experts dedicated to helping people and businesses succeed. TPD values its employees by providing:
TPD Workforce Solutions values diversity and fosters an inclusive workplace where all individuals are encouraged to apply, regardless of their background or personal characteristics. The company recognizes the strength diversity brings and acknowledges its Vancouver headquarters is located on the traditional lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. Their commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in their employee composition:
They value a balance between work and life, creating flexible work agreements that suit both employees and the company. The team collaborates closely to achieve shared goals and solve challenges together. Leadership maintains an open-door policy, encouraging ideas, feedback, and open communication from all staff members.
Paul Tournier is the president of the organization, who led efforts to create a better company culture with increased employee freedom. His background includes serving as chair of WorkWithUs Foundation, CEO at Circular Rubber Technologies, and 17 years as an executive partner at Accenture. Key company achievements include rebranding 30 brands into TPD and implementing the Vision/Traction Organizer to enhance communication and management.
The leadership team at TPD Workforce Solutions is composed of experienced professionals who oversee various critical functions of the company:
TPD Workforce Solutions recently participated in MINExpo 2024, where they discussed mining talent solutions and helped clients source top talent, even those not actively job-seeking. This engagement demonstrates their commitment to addressing industry-specific recruitment challenges. By connecting with industry experts at the event, they showcased how they help companies overcome the mining talent shortage.
Despite the talent shortage, TPD Workforce Solutions' mining division has demonstrated growth, providing staffing services for roles like CDL drivers, geotechnicians, and maintenance technicians. Their success stems from understanding the unique challenges of the mining and aggregate sectors, offering tailored solutions like payrolling and contract-to-hire options.
TPD continues to build long-term client relationships, helping companies boost productivity and reduce turnover by connecting them with the right talent.
